Mr. Robert Cunningham M.D.
Ophthalmologist
185 Central Ave Suite 509 East Orange NJ, 07018About
Dr. Robert Cunningham is an ophthalmologist practicing in East Orange, NJ. Dr. Cunningham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Cunningham 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. Cunningham 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1980
Howard University College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hives
- Conjunctivitis
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