Dr. Joanna Lumba Sarracino MD
Ophthalmologist
1805 El Camino Real Suite 100 Palo Alto CA, 94306About
Dr. Joanna Sarracino is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Sarracino specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sarracino 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. Sarracino 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
Rutgers 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
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