Dr. Robert Michael Scharfman MD
Ophthalmologist
3 Hospital Plz Suite 310 Old Bridge NJ, 08857About
Dr. Robert Scharfman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Old Bridge, NJ. Dr. Scharfman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scharfman 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. Scharfman 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 Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1989
New York Medical College 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Presbyopia
- Nearsightedness
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