Dr. Robert J Dreher MD
Ophthalmologist
34 Old County Rd Rockport ME, 04856About
Dr. Robert Dreher is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockport, ME. Dr. Dreher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dreher 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. Dreher 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1965
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease), Cataract Surgery With Lens Replacement
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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