Dr. Joseph Hartman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5006 Westminster Ter San Diego CA, 92116About
Dr. Joseph Hartman is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Hartman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hartman 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. Hartman 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 Basel- Med Fak- Basel- Switzerland 1962
University Sakartvelo Faculty of Medicine 1962
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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