Dr. John R Favetta MD
Ophthalmologist
70 Ridge Rd North Arlington NJ, 07031About
Dr. John Favetta is an ophthalmologist practicing in North Arlington, NJ. Dr. Favetta specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Favetta 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. Favetta 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1975
Rutgers 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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