Dr. Robert K Rothberg MD
Ophthalmologist
5150 Journal Center Blvd Ne Albuquerque NM, 87109About
Dr. Robert Rothberg is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Rothberg specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rothberg 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. Rothberg 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1980
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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