Robert G. Barone MD
Ophthalmologist
183 High St Newton NJ, 07860About
Dr. Robert Barone is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newton, NJ. Dr. Barone specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Barone 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. Barone 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 University B.S. in Chemistry
Georgetown University Medical School M.D. 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- Patients' Choice Award 2015-16 Patients' Choice
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2015 Compassionate Doctor
Treatments
- Retina Care
- Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration
- Laser Retina Surgery
- Retinal Tears
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Injections
- Diabetic Retinopathy
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Society of Vitreoretinal Specialists
- Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Professional Member American College of Surgeons
- Professional Member New Jersey Retina Society
Fellowships
- New York University Medical Retinal and Electrophysiology
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