Ophthalmology: Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
West Caldwell, NJ
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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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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Patient and thorough.
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent Opthomologist
(4 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr W takes his time to answer all questions and provide answers easily understandable
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent Dr and staff
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Wertheimer is not only a talented professional but I also appreciated his empathy during my recent surgery. I highly recommend Dr Wertheimer.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent physician.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Great exam, I'll see him in September.
No problems today
J.Shaw
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He should be more timely. We had to wait 45 min just to get To an office.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Professional, never in a hurry. I am blessed to have him as my eye MD.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
HE’S AMAZING AND PERFECT
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-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.
Patient and thorough.
Excellent Opthomologist
Dr W takes his time to answer all questions and provide answers easily understandable
Excellent Dr and staff
Dr Wertheimer is not only a talented professional but I also appreciated his empathy during my recent surgery. I highly recommend Dr Wertheimer.
Excellent physician.
Great exam, I'll see him in September. No problems today J.Shaw
He should be more timely. We had to wait 45 min just to get To an office.
Professional, never in a hurry. I am blessed to have him as my eye MD.
HE’S AMAZING AND PERFECT