Dr. Robert B Nixon M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2800 3rd St Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Robert Nixon is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Nixon specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nixon 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. Nixon 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 Alberta, Fac of Med, Edmonton, Alb, Canada 1977
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Astigmatism
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Graves' Disease
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