Dr. Robert Elgin, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert Elgin

Ophthalmologist

5/5(12)
11800 Rock Landing Dr Newport News VA, 23606
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Robert Elgin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Newport News, VA. Dr. Elgin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elgin 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. Elgin 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

Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1989

Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 1989

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis

Dr. Robert Elgin's Practice location

11800 Rock Landing Dr -
Newport News, VA 23606
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New patients: 757-643-8800, 757-643-8800
Fax: 757-643-8919

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Patient Experience with Dr. Elgin


5.0

Based on 12 reviews

Dr. Robert Elgin has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601

Head southeast on Rock Landing Drive 2510 ft
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3000 COLISEUM DRIVE HAMPTON VA 23666

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