Dr. Robert G. Alexander M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3 Woodland Rd Suite 112 Stoneham MA, 02180About
Dr. Robert Alexander is an ophthalmologist practicing in Stoneham, MA. Dr. Alexander specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1974
Boston University School of Medicine 1974
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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