Dr. Robert Arnold Nelson MD
Ophthalmologist
30150 So Hwy One Gualala CA, 95445About
Dr. Robert Nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gualala, CA. Dr. Nelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1963
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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