Dr. Robert H Baker M.D.
Ophthalmologist
175 Memorial Hwy Suite 1-9 New Rochelle NY, 10801About
Dr. Robert Baker is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Rochelle, NY. Dr. Baker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Baker 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. Baker 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1987
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Uveitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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