Summary

Dr. James Kempton is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 29 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency training at Medical College of Virginia Hospital. His extensive experience in ophthalmology allows him to provide comprehensive eye care for a wide range of conditions. Dr. Kempton is fluent in English and serves patients throughout the New Haven area.

Dr. Kempton practices at West Haven VA Medical Center and Yale Medicine locations in New Haven, Connecticut. He specializes in treating serious eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinal detachment. His expertise includes performing detailed retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye diseases. Kempton also provides thorough eye exams to help patients maintain their vision health and detect problems early.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Medical College Of Virginia Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Eric Kempton has 3 locations

Yale Medicine Ophthalmology

40 Temple St Ste 3ANew Haven, CT 06510
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

West Haven Va Medical Center

950 Campbell AveWest Haven, CT 06516

Yale Medicine Care Center

40 TEMPLE ST STE 3BNEW HAVEN, CT 06510
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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29 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French
New Haven , CTMadison , CTRocky Hill , CTDanbury , CT
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Eric Kempton

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Eric Kempton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Eric Kempton has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. James Eric Kempton holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College Of Virginia Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Kempton's NPI number is 1346375722.

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Dr. James Eric Kempton's office is located at 40 Temple St Ste 3A, New Haven, CT, 06510.
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Dr. James Eric Kempton is affiliated with West Haven Va Medical Center.
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