Ophthalmology: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
West Caldwell, NJ
Most recent review: Oct 03, 2025
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4.9
1.3K Ratings
408 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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Very competent
Pleasant manner
Helpful staff
(4 days ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent Doctor. I feel very confident in his many years of experience and knowledge.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Wertheimer has been my ophthalmologist for many years, and I trust him implicitly with anything concerning my eyes.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Wonderful caring Dr
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
This doctor is very thorough and caring.
He took the time to analyze my condition
with questions and testing.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Wertheimer is a professional and an excellent eye physician. I am fortunate to have met him for my treatments. He is knowledgeable and explains medical procedures and the status of your condition with comprehensible language. I highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
excellent doctor and eye surgeon, answers questions clearly, does not make me feel rushed during the visits. I now have excellent vision after cataract surgery, thanks to Dr. Wertheimer.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent Doctor
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Excellent doctor, friendly, thorough, answers all questions
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very thorough examination!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
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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.
Very competent Pleasant manner Helpful staff
Excellent Doctor. I feel very confident in his many years of experience and knowledge.
Dr. Wertheimer has been my ophthalmologist for many years, and I trust him implicitly with anything concerning my eyes.
Wonderful caring Dr
This doctor is very thorough and caring. He took the time to analyze my condition with questions and testing.
Dr. Wertheimer is a professional and an excellent eye physician. I am fortunate to have met him for my treatments. He is knowledgeable and explains medical procedures and the status of your condition with comprehensible language. I highly recommend him.
excellent doctor and eye surgeon, answers questions clearly, does not make me feel rushed during the visits. I now have excellent vision after cataract surgery, thanks to Dr. Wertheimer.
Excellent Doctor
Excellent doctor, friendly, thorough, answers all questions
Very thorough examination!