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Dr. Robert Sherwood Nelson M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert Sherwood Nelson M.D.

Ophthalmologist

600 6th Street S. Saint Petersburg FL, 33701

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Dr. Robert Nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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.

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

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Dr. Robert Sherwood Nelson M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Robert Nelson, MD

600 6th Street S. -
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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New patients: 727-895-8279, 727-822-6763
Fax: 727-821-0649, 727-821-2760

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