Dr. James A. Cannatti, Jr., M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 Park West Blvd Suite 150 Akron OH, 44320Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Cannatti, Jr. is an ophthalmologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Cannatti, Jr. specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cannatti, Jr. 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. Cannatti, Jr. 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1981
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
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