Dr. Robert S Gold MD
Ophthalmologist
225 W State Road 434 Suite 111 Longwood FL, 32750About
Dr. Robert Gold is an ophthalmologist practicing in Longwood, FL. Dr. Gold specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gold 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. Gold 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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