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Dr. James T Patten MD,FACS

Ophthalmologist

825 Washington St Guild Medical Bldg, Norwood MA, 02062

About

Dr. James Patten is an ophthalmologist practicing in Norwood, MA. Dr. Patten specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patten 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. Patten 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

Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1974

Medical College of Wisconsin 1970

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Shingles
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. James T Patten MD,FACS's Practice location

Practice At 825 Washington St Guild Medical Bldg, Suite 230

825 Washington St Guild Medical Bldg, -
Norwood, MA 02062
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New patients: 781-769-8880

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800 WASHINGTON STREET NORWOOD MA 2062

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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - NEEDHAMl

148 CHESTNUT STREET NEEDHAM MA 2494

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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL-MILTON INCl

199 REEDSDALE ROAD MILTON MA 2186

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