Dr. Robert Francis Balen MD
Ophthalmologist
10502 Ne Wasco St Portland OR, 97220About
Dr. Robert Balen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Balen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Balen 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. Balen 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert J Chestler M.D.10502 Ne Wasco St Portland OR 97220
- Dr. Jennifer L Lyons MD1320 NE 106TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97220