Dr. Robert L Bahr MD
Ophthalmologist
150 E Manning St Providence RI, 02906About
Dr. Robert Bahr is an ophthalmologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Bahr specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Bahr 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. Bahr 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1971
Harvard Medical School 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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