Dr. Robert Fischer M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7901 Broadway Room A1-9 Elmhurst NY, 11373About
Dr. Robert Fischer is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elmhurst, NY. Dr. Fischer specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fischer 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. Fischer 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1978
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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