Dr. Robert I. Appel M.D.
Ophthalmologist
34 Forest Ave Glen Cove NY, 11542About
Dr. Robert Appel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glen Cove, NY. Dr. Appel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Appel 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. Appel 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 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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