Dr. Robert H Chu M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5515 Randolph Rd Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. Robert Chu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Chu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1988
New York University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Dr. Robert H Chu M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What is wrong with my eye?
You most likely have an infectious corneal ulcer and you need to see an ophthalmologist immediately. READ MORE
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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