
Dr. Robert Allen Lowenthal M.D.
Ophthalmologist
301 N 8th St Suite 6b201 Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Robert Lowenthal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Lowenthal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lowenthal 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. Lowenthal 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- David G. Dodwell1230 Centre West Drive Springfield Illinois 62704
- Dr. David B. Krah M.D.1025 S 6th St Springfield IL 62703
- Dr. James A Knupp MD5220 S 6th Street Rd Springfield IL 62703
- Dr. Ramanath Bhandari MD1025 S 6TH ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62703
- Dr. Amish R Purohit M.D.1025 S 6th St Springfield IL 62703
- Dr. Patrick J. Butler M.D.1301 S KOKE MILL RD SPRINGFIELD IL 62711
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568