Dr. Robert E Schnitzer MD
Ophthalmologist
20 Sunrise Court Toms River NJ, 08753About
Dr. Robert Schnitzer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Toms River, NJ. Dr. Schnitzer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schnitzer 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. Schnitzer 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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