Dr. Robert Dennis Sax M.D.,PH. D.
Ophthalmologist
3 Atrium Drive Suite 100 Albany NY, 12201About
Dr. Robert Sax is an ophthalmologist practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Sax specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Sax 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. Sax 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 Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny Medical Degree 1984
Union College in Schenectady, NY Bachelors Degree 1975
University of Virginia Pharmacology 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1989
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Incorporation of 5-lododeoxyuridine into the DNA of mouse embryos: its relation to embryotoxicity.
- Glucagon stimulation of mitochondrial ATPase and potassium ion transport.
- Glucagon stimulation of mitochondrial ATPase and potassium ion transport.
- Alterations in prejunctional adrenoceptor function in guinea pig and rat vas deferens after chronic ganglionic blockade.
Awards
- Brown-Hazen Research Fellowships New York State Department of Health
Fellowships
- Mount Sinai Medical Center Vitreo-Retinal Diseases
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