Dr. Robert Edward Edelman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1427 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL, 34239About
Dr. Robert Edelman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Edelman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Edelman 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. Edelman 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 1987
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A three-item scale for the early prediction of stroke recovery.
- Posttraumatic stress disorder and extent of trauma exposure as correlates of medical problems and perceived health among women with childhood abuse.
- Adherence during sessions and homework in cognitive-behavioral group treatment of social phobia.
- Compliance during sessions and homework in exposure-based treatment of agoraphobia.
- The imposter of Seidel.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
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