Dr. Robert A. Oppenheim M.D.
Ophthalmologist
24600 W 127th St Bldg. B, Suite 120 Plainfield IL, 60585About
Dr. Robert Oppenheim is an ophthalmologist practicing in Plainfield, IL. Dr. Oppenheim specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oppenheim 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. Oppenheim 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1993
Tufts University School of Medicine 1993
New York University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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