Dr. Robert E. Brass M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Robert E. Brass M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(342)
713 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 135 Latham New York, 12110
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5/5

About

Complete Ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive ophthalmology care, surgery, optometry and optical services. Special interest in Cataract and Refractive surgery. Laser cataract and Refractive IOL's are a great addition for patients requiring cataract surgery.

Education and Training

University of Wisconsin Medical School

Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1990

Board Certification

Ophthalmology

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Clinical Professor Albany Medical College 2001 - 2017

Awards

  • Best Scientific Paper- The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2011   
  • Best Doctors in America, 2008 - present   
  • Golden Apple- Albany Medical College Department of Ophthalmology   
  • Outstanding teaching Family Practice   
  • Chief Resident; Department of Ophthalmology   
  • Patient Choice Award 2007-present   

Treatments

  • Comprehensive; Cataract; Refractive: Cornea

Internships

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

Fellowships

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals - Cornea, External Disease and Keratorefractive Surgery

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Articles and Publications

  • Brass RE: OCT; Refractive Surgery Today, New Modalities in evaluation of the Keratoplasty Patient, Co-authored several publications with Brightbill

What do you attribute your success to?

  • I love what I do, and believe you should never stop learning. Staying up to date with the advances in reserach, and science, in addition to the advancing surgical knowledge and skill. I am an attending physician working with ophthalmology residents; it's a win win. At the end of the day, customer service is extremely important as well. I treat people the way, I want to be treated.

Areas of research

  • Ongoing research using OCT to measure the human corneal thickness and refractive power. Comparision of Central Corneal Power Measurement using OCT.

Teaching and speaking

  • Assistant Clinical Professor with Albany Medical College; teaching ophthalmology residents at the VA Stratton Albany.Family Practice residents rotate through my private practice monthly.Local, regional and national speaking engagements, presenting treatment options and study results.

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Hilton Head

Hobbies / Sports

  • Working Out, Family Time

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Areas of research

Ongoing research using OCT to measure the human corneal thickness and refractive power. Comparision of Central Corneal Power Measurement using OCT.

Dr. Robert E. Brass M.D.'s Practice location

713 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 135 -
Latham, New York 12110
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Fax: 518-782-7820
www.brasseyecenter.com

Brass Eye Center

1783 US Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 106 -
Clifton Park, NY 12065
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Patient Experience with Dr. Brass


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Dr. Robert E. Brass M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 342 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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