Dr. Joe Franklin Arterberry M.D.
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
224 E Broadway Suite 110 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Joe Arterberry is an ophthalmologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Arterberry specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Arterberry 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. Arterberry 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
Vanderbilt Univ Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1976
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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