Dr. Robert Lee Olsen MD
Ophthalmologist
2301 Lac De Ville Blvd Rochester NY, 14618About
Dr. Robert Olsen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Olsen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Olsen 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. Olsen 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 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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