Dr. Robert J Vergnani M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1565 N Main St Suite 406 Fall River MA, 02720About
Dr. Robert Vergnani is an ophthalmologist practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Vergnani specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vergnani 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. Vergnani 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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