Dr. Robert Schaeffer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
664 Stoneleigh Ave Suite 200 Carmel NY, 10512About
Dr. Robert Schaeffer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Carmel, NY. Dr. Schaeffer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schaeffer 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. Schaeffer 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1959
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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