Dr. Robert Orin Hoffman MD
Ophthalmologist
100 N Medical Dr 3650 Salt Lake City UT, 84113About
Dr. Robert Hoffman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Hoffman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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