Dr. Robert L Rock MD
Ophthalmologist
5011 Burnet Rd Austin TX, 78756About
Dr. Robert Rock is an ophthalmologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Rock specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rock 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. Rock 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1958
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1958
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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