Dr. Robert Allen Lowenthal M.D.
Ophthalmologist
301 N 8th St Suite 6b201 Springfield IL, 62701About
Dr. Robert Lowenthal is an ophthalmologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Lowenthal specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lowenthal 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. Lowenthal 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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