Dr. Joseph Francis Bentivegna M.D.
Ophthalmologist
541 Cromwell Ave Rocky Hill CT, 06067About
Dr. Joseph Bentivegna is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rocky Hill, CT. Dr. Bentivegna specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bentivegna 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. Bentivegna 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1982
Penn State
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
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- The need for single-payer catastrophic health insurance.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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