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Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD
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Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD is an Ophthalmologist in Troy, NY.
Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD
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Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Troy, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD is an Ophthalmologist in Troy, NY.

About

Dr. Sax graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1984 and completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital.Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD is an Ophthalmologist in Troy, NY and has 44 years experience. Dr. Sax currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ellis Hospital. Dr. Sax has experience treating conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Retinal Dystrophy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sax received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Sax's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sax also speaks Spanish. Dr. Sax is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Eye Cancer
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Eye Cancer
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Eye Cancer
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Staphyloma
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Exotropia
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Migraine
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Night Blindness
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Fidelis Care
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Freedom
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored

Locations

  1. 1 Albany Troy Cataract and Laser Associates PLLC
    2222 6th Ave, Troy, NY 12180
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 477-2391
  2. 2 Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
    3 Atrium Dr Ste 100, Albany, NY 12205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 438-5273
  3. 3 Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center
    5 Johnson Rd, Latham, NY 12110
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 782-1181
  4. 4 Office
    500 State St Ste 1A, Schenectady, NY 12305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 370-0066

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3.6
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Assoc Hosps Prof University Rochester
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mt Sinai/Beth Israel Med Ct
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sax's profile.

Dr. Sax frequently treats the following conditions: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and Retinal Dystrophy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD is affiliated with Ellis Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Sax, PHARMD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY