Ophthalmology: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
West Caldwell, NJ
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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4.9
1.4K Ratings
441 Comments
Dr. Robert Wertheimer has extensive training and a special interest in cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He also spent several years at a regional trauma center and has extensive experience in treating traumatic eye injuries.
Dr. Robert Wertheimer has extensive training and a special interest in cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He also spent several years at a regional trauma center and has extensive experience in treating traumatic eye injuries.
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He should be more timely. We had to wait 45 min just to get To an office.
(2 days ago)
Mar-2026
Professional, never in a hurry. I am blessed to have him as my eye MD.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
HE’S AMAZING AND PERFECT
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Highly recommend Dr.Wertheimer. He is very thorough, an attentive listener to patient concerns, has a calm demeanor, easy to talk to. Added bonus, staff is professional and friendly.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Wertheimer is at the very top as one of the best doctors I have seen . I consider myself fortunate to be in his care.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional and personable.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very thorough
Like his approach
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Wertheimer is very Knowledgeable and thorough. He doesn’t rush. He tells the truth about everything eyes. He doesn’t panic but lets you know when there is a problem. His staff is excellent and I highly recommend Dr. Wertheimer and his team.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
A very professional staff and a knowledgeable, kind doctor.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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Essex Eye Physicians - West Caldwell
195 Fairfield Avenue Suite 4-B West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Dr. Robert Wertheimer received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. After medical school, Dr. Wertheimer completed a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He became board-certified in Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned the distinction of scoring in the top decile of physicians nationwide.
Dr. Wertheimer completed three additional years of advanced training specializing in medicine and surgery of the eyes at Nassau County Medical Center in New York where he also served as chief resident. Upon completion, he earned the distinction of becoming double board-certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Wertheimer has been in private practice since that time specializing in medicine and surgery of the eyes. He has performed thousands of surgical and laser procedures including no-stitch cataract surgery and LASIK. He has extensive training and a special interest in cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. He also spent several years at a regional trauma center and has extensive experience in treating traumatic eye injuries.
Dr. Wertheimer is a diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has been listed as a top doctor in regional publications and has received a patient’s choice award for outstanding patient feedback.
He should be more timely. We had to wait 45 min just to get To an office.
Professional, never in a hurry. I am blessed to have him as my eye MD.
HE’S AMAZING AND PERFECT
Highly recommend Dr.Wertheimer. He is very thorough, an attentive listener to patient concerns, has a calm demeanor, easy to talk to. Added bonus, staff is professional and friendly.
Dr. Wertheimer is at the very top as one of the best doctors I have seen . I consider myself fortunate to be in his care.
Excellent doctor.
Very professional and personable.
Very thorough Like his approach
Dr Wertheimer is very Knowledgeable and thorough. He doesn’t rush. He tells the truth about everything eyes. He doesn’t panic but lets you know when there is a problem. His staff is excellent and I highly recommend Dr. Wertheimer and his team.
A very professional staff and a knowledgeable, kind doctor.