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Dr. Robert William Herbst MD
Ophthalmologist
15725 Pomerado Road Suite 102 Poway CA, 92064About
Dr. Robert Herbst is an ophthalmologist practicing in Poway, CA. Dr. Herbst specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Herbst 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. Herbst 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 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Paul Edward Tornambe M.D.12630 Monte Vista Rd Poway CA 92064
- Dr. Lillian Catherine Lee MD15706 Pomerado Rd Poway CA 92064
- Dr. Jeffrey Raymond Lozier MD15611 Pomerado Rd Poway CA 92064
- Dr. Lon Scott Poliner M.D.12630 Monte Vista Rd Poway CA 92064
- Tara L Brown MD15706 Pomerado Road Poway CA 92064
- Dr. Paras R Shah M.D.15708 Pomerado Rd Poway CA 92064
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9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037