Dr. Robert S Smyth-medina M.D.
Ophthalmologist
11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 341 Mission Hills CA, 91345Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Robert Smyth-medina is an ophthalmologist practicing in Mission Hills, CA. Dr. Smyth-medina specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Smyth-medina 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. Smyth-medina 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 Autonoma Mexico MD
University of California 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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Practice At 11550 Indian Hills Rd Suite 341
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