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
1.5K Ratings
463 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 careful about a new diagnosis he found and wanted to follow up on it with another doctor. I appreciated his concern.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
He made me feel very comfortable with my decission, assuring me that he would take good care of me and not to worry.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Wertheimer is always very thorough & professional, at the same time being very friendly.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
So thoughtful and thorough
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Always professional and to the point with his evaluations!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
He’s the best!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
I saw Dr Michale very nice and professional. Feel better Dr wertheimer
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Patient and knowledgeable
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Wertheimer is a great eye doctor. Just had cataract surgery and was so pleased and impressed on how it all went. He and his staff are always capable, kind and professional. I highly recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Fabulous Doctor!! Can't go wrong with him!!
(1 month ago)
Apr-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.
Very careful about a new diagnosis he found and wanted to follow up on it with another doctor. I appreciated his concern.
He made me feel very comfortable with my decission, assuring me that he would take good care of me and not to worry.
Dr Wertheimer is always very thorough & professional, at the same time being very friendly.
So thoughtful and thorough
Always professional and to the point with his evaluations!
He’s the best!
I saw Dr Michale very nice and professional. Feel better Dr wertheimer
Patient and knowledgeable
Dr. Wertheimer is a great eye doctor. Just had cataract surgery and was so pleased and impressed on how it all went. He and his staff are always capable, kind and professional. I highly recommend him.
Fabulous Doctor!! Can't go wrong with him!!