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
1.4K Ratings
426 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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Dr. Wertheimer is an outstanding physician. He shares his knowledge and explains medical issues in a detailed manner. He never rushes through appointments and is a very caring and kind doctor.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Knowledgeable friendly put me at ease and referred me to another doctor for another problem I had I've been using him for many years I don't think there's anybody better anywhere
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Highly recommend Dr Wertheimer he is very professional and a great eye doctor/surgeon. He recently performed my cataract surgery and it was perfect.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
very thorough
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
My husband, Robert, was in the office and said all was good.
Please correct his cell # to: 973-632-7929. He doesn't use texting, so send any correspondence to his email:
[email protected]
Thank you,
Carmel McHale
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Dr wertheimer was great
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Excellent
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and thorough exam and follow up.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Wonderful provider, professional and
thorough. Always will listen to patients questions
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
The best.
He really knows what he is doing.
You can be sure he has your interest in in what is is doing.
(2 months ago)
Oct-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.
Dr. Wertheimer is an outstanding physician. He shares his knowledge and explains medical issues in a detailed manner. He never rushes through appointments and is a very caring and kind doctor.
Knowledgeable friendly put me at ease and referred me to another doctor for another problem I had I've been using him for many years I don't think there's anybody better anywhere
Highly recommend Dr Wertheimer he is very professional and a great eye doctor/surgeon. He recently performed my cataract surgery and it was perfect.
very thorough
My husband, Robert, was in the office and said all was good. Please correct his cell # to: 973-632-7929. He doesn't use texting, so send any correspondence to his email: [email protected] Thank you, Carmel McHale
Dr wertheimer was great
Excellent
Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and thorough exam and follow up.
Wonderful provider, professional and thorough. Always will listen to patients questions
The best. He really knows what he is doing. You can be sure he has your interest in in what is is doing.