Dr. Robert William Poulin M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5333 Hollister Ave Suite 123 Santa Barbara CA, 93111About
Dr. Robert Poulin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Poulin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Poulin 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. Poulin 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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