Dr. Robert Lee Thompson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1927 Walnut Bottom Rd Carlisle PA, 17015About
Dr. Robert Thompson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Carlisle, PA. Dr. Thompson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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