Dr. Joseph Anthony Nista M.D.
Ophthalmologist
405 Lynn Ann Dr New Kensington PA, 15068About
Dr. Joseph Nista is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Kensington, PA. Dr. Nista specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nista 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. Nista 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.
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Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1957
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