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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.
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 locationsYale Medicine Ophthalmology
40 Temple St Ste 3ANew Haven, CT 06510 Tel: (203) 785-2020
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
Yale Medicine Care Center
40 TEMPLE ST STE 3BNEW HAVEN, CT 06510 Tel: (877) 925-3637
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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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 29 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, French |
| New Haven , CT | Madison , CT | Rocky Hill , CT | Danbury , 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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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Eric Kempton has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Eric Kempton has the following 10 areas of expertise
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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