Ophthalmology: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
West Caldwell, NJ
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
1.6K Ratings
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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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Consistently knowledgable, caring, thorough and advisory… very impressive.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
He’s so on point and goes the extra to explain everything
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Wertheimer is the absolute best eye doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
The best!
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very thorough excellent, Dr
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I really appreciated his sensitivity to my particular concerns and his eagerness to find ways to improve my vision.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Excellent work
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Wertheimer is caring and thorough. He successfully diagnosed and treated an eye problem ignored by another ophthalmologist.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Office staff friendly, Dr. Answered all questions. Very Knowledgeable & thorough.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Doctor Werthheimer is so kind, so gentle and so patient . He makes sure I understand each step of the exam. I never feel under pressure. I never feel rushed. I am not the bravest patient.
(1 month ago)
Jul-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.
Consistently knowledgable, caring, thorough and advisory… very impressive.
He’s so on point and goes the extra to explain everything
Dr Wertheimer is the absolute best eye doctor.
The best!
Very thorough excellent, Dr
I really appreciated his sensitivity to my particular concerns and his eagerness to find ways to improve my vision.
Excellent work
Dr Wertheimer is caring and thorough. He successfully diagnosed and treated an eye problem ignored by another ophthalmologist.
Office staff friendly, Dr. Answered all questions. Very Knowledgeable & thorough.
Doctor Werthheimer is so kind, so gentle and so patient . He makes sure I understand each step of the exam. I never feel under pressure. I never feel rushed. I am not the bravest patient.