Dr. Karen T Robertson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
4530 E Shea Blvd Suite 150 Phoenix AZ, 85028About
Dr. Karen Robertson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Robertson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Robertson 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. Robertson 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1975
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Cerebral Palsy
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Conjunctivitis
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