Dr. Robert R Francis M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1750 112th Ave Ne Suite D050 Bellevue WA, 98004About
Dr. Robert Francis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Francis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1984
University of Washington School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
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