Dr. Robert Edward Edelman M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert Edward Edelman M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(67)
217 Manatee Ave E Bradenton FL, 34208
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Robert Edelman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Edelman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Edelman 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. Edelman 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1987

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1987

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Fellowship-trained Glaucoma Specialist & Cataract Surgeon

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Shingles
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology  

Dr. Robert Edward Edelman M.D.'s Practice location

Coastal Eye Institute

1427 S. Tamiami Trail -
Sarasota, FL 34239
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New patients: 941-748-1818

Coastal Eye Institute

1515 Sun City Center Plaza -
Sun City Center, FL 33573
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New patients: 813-633-3065

Coastal Eye Institute

217 Manatee Ave E -
Bradenton, FL 34208
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New patients: 941-748-1818
Fax: 941-746-1055

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Patient Experience with Dr. Edelman


5.0

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Dr. Robert Edward Edelman M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 67 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1700 S TAMIAMI TRL SARASOTA FL 34239

Arlington Park, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Head west toward S Tamiami Trail
131 ft
Turn left onto S Tamiami Trail
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Waldemere St
453 ft
Turn left onto Hawthorne St
161 ft
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
98 ft
1975 Hawthorne St, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA

DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF SARASOTAl

5731 BEE RIDGE RD SARASOTA FL 34233

Arlington Park, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Head west toward S Tamiami Trail
131 ft
Turn left onto S Tamiami Trail
0.9 mi
Turn left onto Webber St
4.0 mi
At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Webber St
0.8 mi
Turn right onto Cattlemen Rd
0.5 mi
Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto Maxfield Dr
361 ft
Turn right
102 ft
Turn left
171 ft
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
43 ft
5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA

LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTERl

8330 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD BRADENTON FL 34202

Arlington Park, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Head west toward S Tamiami Trail
131 ft
Turn right onto S Tamiami Trail
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Bahia Vista St
1.0 mi
Turn left onto S Tuttle Ave
1.0 mi
Turn right onto FL-780 E/Fruitville Rd
4.2 mi
Merge onto I-75 N via the ramp to Tampa
3.5 mi
Take exit 213 for University Pkwy toward Sarasota
0.3 mi
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Lakewood Ranch
394 ft
Continue onto University Pkwy
0.6 mi
Turn left onto Town Center Pkwy
0.2 mi
Turn right
364 ft
Turn left at the 1st cross street
79 ft
Turn right
171 ft
Slight rightDestination will be on the left
49 ft
8340 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202, USA

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITALl

1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR TAMPA FL 33606

Sun City Center, FL 33573, USA
Head south
187 ft
Turn right toward Ray Watson Dr
46 ft
Turn left toward Ray Watson Dr
161 ft
Turn right toward Ray Watson Dr
118 ft
Turn left onto Ray Watson Dr
279 ft
Turn right onto Sun City Center BlvdPass by Taco Bell (on the right in 1.0 mi)
1.4 mi
Continue onto College Ave
0.1 mi
Merge onto I-75 N via the ramp to Tampa
14.1 mi
Take exit 256 for FL-618 toward Tampa/Port of Tampa
2.4 mi
Continue onto FL-618 Toll/Selmon ExpresswayPartial toll road
8.7 mi
Take exit 5 toward Hyde Park Ave/Davis IslandsToll road
0.2 mi
Merge onto W Brorein St
381 ft
Turn left onto S Hyde Park Ave
0.3 mi
Take the ramp to Tampa General Cir
0.2 mi
Keep left, follow signs for Tampa General Hospital
0.2 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Tampa General Cir
249 ft
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
180 ft
1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606, USA

BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITALl

119 OAKFIELD DR BRANDON FL 33511

Sun City Center, FL 33573, USA
Head south
187 ft
Turn right toward Ray Watson Dr
46 ft
Turn left toward Ray Watson Dr
161 ft
Turn right toward Ray Watson Dr
118 ft
Turn left onto Ray Watson Dr
279 ft
Turn right onto Sun City Center BlvdPass by Taco Bell (on the right in 1.0 mi)
1.4 mi
Continue onto College Ave
0.1 mi
Merge onto I-75 N via the ramp to Tampa
14.9 mi
Take exit 257 to merge onto FL-60 E/W Brandon BlvdPass by Boston Market (on the right in 3.2 mi)
4.3 mi
Turn right onto S Parsons Ave
0.3 mi
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
358 ft
119 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511, USA

SOUTH BAY HOSPITALl

4016 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD SUN CITY CENTER FL 33573

Sun City Center, FL 33573, USA
Head south
187 ft
Turn right toward Ray Watson Dr
46 ft
Turn left toward Ray Watson Dr
161 ft
Turn right toward Ray Watson Dr
118 ft
Turn left onto Ray Watson Dr
279 ft
Turn right onto Sun City Center Blvd
0.7 mi
Turn right
0.1 mi
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
154 ft
Sun City Center, FL 33573, USA

MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

206 2ND ST E BRADENTON FL 34208

Head west on Manatee Avenue East (FL 64) 3.6 mi
Turn right onto Tamiami Trail (US 41) 832 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

BLAKE MEDICAL CENTERl

2020 59TH ST W BRADENTON FL 34209

Head west on Manatee Avenue East (FL 64) 7.2 mi
Turn left onto 59th Street West 1.0 mi
Turn right onto 21st Avenue West 947 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

LAKEWOOD RANCH MEDICAL CENTERl

8330 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD BRADENTON FL 34202

Head west on Manatee Avenue East (FL 64) 1545 ft
Make a U-turn onto Manatee Avenue East (FL 64) 2.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 2895 ft
Merge left onto I 75 6.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Sarasota Bradenton Internatinal Airport 1315 ft
Keep left at the fork 738 ft
Turn left onto University Parkway 4214 ft
Turn left onto Town Center Parkway 1550 ft
Turn right onto Health Park Way 773 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right