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Dr. Robert S. Proffitt M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert S. Proffitt M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(9)
711 N Custer Ave Grand Island NE, 68803
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Robert Proffitt is an ophthalmologist practicing in Grand Island, NE. Dr. Proffitt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Proffitt 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. Proffitt 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1974

University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1974

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Farsightedness
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Robert S. Proffitt M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Robert Proffitt, MD

711 N Custer Ave -
Grand Island, NE 68803
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New patients: 308-382-1781
Fax: 308-382-1474

Dr. Robert S. Proffitt M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Proffitt


5.0

Based on 9 reviews

Dr. Robert S. Proffitt M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 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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CHI HEALTH ST FRANCISl

2620 WEST FAIDLEY AVE GRAND ISLAND NE 68803

Head south on North Custer Avenue 1337 ft
Turn right onto West 8th Street 432 ft
Turn left 171 ft
Turn right 160 ft
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MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1423 SEVENTH ST AURORA NE 68818

Head south on North Custer Avenue 1.0 mi
Continue straight onto North Blaine Street 2.2 mi
Turn left onto West Husker Highway (US 34) 18.9 mi
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HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERl

P O BOX 406, 1113 SHERMAN ST ST PAUL NE 68873

Head north on North Custer Avenue 1.1 mi
Turn right onto West Capital Avenue 2636 ft
Turn left onto North Broadwell Avenue 1.0 mi
Continue straight onto US 281 10.2 mi
Continue onto US 281 9.1 mi
Turn left onto Kendall Street 3043 ft
Turn right onto Sherman Street 304 ft
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