Dr. Franklin E Cignetti MD
Ophthalmologist
2571 Mosside Blvd Monroeville PA, 15146About
Dr. Franklin Cignetti is an ophthalmologist practicing in Monroeville, PA. Dr. Cignetti specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cignetti can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Cignetti can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1964
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1964
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Penetrating keratoplasty in herpes simplex keratitis. Recurrence in grafts.
- Penetrating keratoplasty in herpes simplex keratitis. Recurrence in grafts.
- Corneal perforation in Wegener's granulomatosis treated with corneal transplantation: case report.
- Corneal perforation in Wegener's granulomatosis treated with corneal transplantation: case report.
- Disease of the external eye.
- Corneal endothelial effects of current ultrasonic cataract extractors.
- Sjögren's syndrome in progressive systemic sclerosis.
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