Dr. Joseph Carmine Carpentieri M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2 Owens Pl 1 Simsbury CT, 06070About
Dr. Joseph Carpentieri is an ophthalmologist practicing in Simsbury, CT. Dr. Carpentieri specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Carpentieri 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. Carpentieri 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 De Lausanne- Fac De Med- Lausanne- Switzerland 1958
Faculty of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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