Dr. Joseph R Polito MD
Ophthalmologist
120 Main St Johnstown PA, 15901About
Dr. Joseph Polito is an ophthalmologist practicing in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Polito specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Polito 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. Polito 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
Drexel University College of Medicine
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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