Mr. Stephen Bruce Castracane MD
Ophthalmologist
655 Saw Mill Road West Haven CT, 06516About
Dr. Stephen Castracane is an ophthalmologist practicing in West Haven, CT. Dr. Castracane specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Castracane 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. Castracane 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
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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