Dr. Joseph James Fammartino M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4676 Douglas Cir Nw Canton OH, 44718About
Dr. Joseph Fammartino is an ophthalmologist practicing in Canton, OH. Dr. Fammartino specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fammartino 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. Fammartino 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 of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1976
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sanjeev Dewan M.D.985 South Sawburg Avenue Alliance Ohio 44601
- Dr. Richard W. Hertle MD1 Perkins Square Akron Ohio 44302
- Dr. Mark Andrew Gersman M.D.4676 Douglas Cir Nw Canton OH 44718
- Dr. William R Yeakley MD1 Park West Blvd Akron OH 44320
- Dr. Todd D Fladen M.D.1330 Mercy Dr Nw Canton OH 44708
- Dr. Thomas Patrick Hull MD75 Arch St Akron OH 44304