Ophthalmology: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
West Caldwell, NJ
4.9
1.3K Ratings
404 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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This doctor is very thorough and caring.
He took the time to analyze my condition
with questions and testing.
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.
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.
Sep-2025
Excellent Doctor
Aug-2025
Excellent doctor, friendly, thorough, answers all questions
Aug-2025
Very thorough examination!
Aug-2025
Dr Wertheimer is a superior professional and wonderful surgeon. I’m am beyond pleased to be his patient. I would highly recommend him!
Aug-2025
Great doctor, professional, personable and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Aug-2025
Dr Wertheimer is an excellent doctor who treats his patients with respect and assures them of outstanding outcomes. I recommend him to all my friends.
Aug-2025
Dr. Wertheimer is both thorough and compassionate. I highly recommend him.
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.
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!
Dr Wertheimer is a superior professional and wonderful surgeon. I’m am beyond pleased to be his patient. I would highly recommend him!
Great doctor, professional, personable and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Dr Wertheimer is an excellent doctor who treats his patients with respect and assures them of outstanding outcomes. I recommend him to all my friends.
Dr. Wertheimer is both thorough and compassionate. I highly recommend him.