Dr. Robert Lanier Groat M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1317 N Elm St Suite 4 Greensboro NC, 27401About
Dr. Robert Groat is an ophthalmologist practicing in Greensboro, NC. Dr. Groat specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Groat 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. Groat 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1970
Harvard Medical School 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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