Dr. Robert A Scher M.D.
Ophthalmologist
158 Main St Huntington NY, 11743About
Dr. Robert Scher is an ophthalmologist practicing in Huntington, NY. Dr. Scher specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scher 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. Scher 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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