Dr. Robert C. Erickson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
800 S Adams Rd Suite 201 Birmingham MI, 48009About
Dr. Robert Erickson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Birmingham, MI. Dr. Erickson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Erickson 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. Erickson 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1991
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Astigmatism
- Nearsightedness
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