Dr. Jason A. Chiappetta, MD, FACS
Ophthalmologist
11500 Bell Tower Ct. Richmond VA, 23233About
Dr. Jason Chiappetta is an ophthalmologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Chiappetta specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chiappetta 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. Chiappetta 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 of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1996
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Chalazion
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