Dr. Robert Anthony Equi M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3939 J St Suite 106 Sacramento CA, 95819About
Dr. Robert Equi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Equi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Equi 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. Equi 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1998
University of California 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Fellowships
- Doheny Retina Institute and Wilmer Eye Institute
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