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Dr. Robert Elgin
Ophthalmologist
11800 Rock Landing Dr Newport News VA, 23606About
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
Expert Publications
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Seth H Oppenheim MD850 Enterprise Parkway Hampton VA 23666
- Dr. Steven G Spellman MD12420 Warwick Blvd Newport News VA 23606
- Dr. Donald Edward Lamarche M.D.801 Boush St Norfolk VA 23510
- Dr. Vincent James Verdi M.D.3921 Granby St Norfolk VA 23504
- Dr. Robert Marc Jaffee MD11800 ROCK LANDING DR NEWPORT NEWS VA 23606
- Dr. Barry F Atlas MD3235 ACADEMY AVE PORTSMOUTH VA 23703
Nearest Hospitals
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
500 J CLYDE MORRIS BLVD NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITALl
2 BERNARDINE DRIVE NEWPORT NEWS VA 23602SENTARA CAREPLEX HOSPITALl
3000 COLISEUM DRIVE HAMPTON VA 23666