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Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD
4.6 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sun City Center, FL.
Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD
4.6 (45 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Sun City Center, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sun City Center, FL.

About

Dr. Applebaum graduated from University of Florida and completed a residency at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sun City Center, FL. Dr. Applebaum currently practices at Florida Eye Specialist & Cataract Institute and are affiliated with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, St. Joseph's Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and AdventHealth Tampa. At present, Dr. Applebaum received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Applebaum's office accepts new patients. Dr. Applebaum is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Ectropion of Eyelid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Conjunctivoplasty
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Blepharorrhaphy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nodular Episcleritis
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Periorbital Cellulitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Botox® for Chronic Migraine
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivocystorhinostomy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
Dermal Filler
Enucleation of Eye
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Surgery
Facial Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Kybella Treatment for Submental Fat
Ocular Prosthetics
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Lid Retraction
Strabismus Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Seamless HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
  • BlueOptions
    BlueCare HMO
    BlueSelect
    SimplyBlue
    myBlue
    Choice
  • BlueCard PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • FL Medical Providers
    APCN Choice POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute (Brandon)
    4040 Upper Creek Dr Ste 105, Sun City Center, FL 33573
    Monday
    09:00 - 14:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute (South Tampa)
    3115 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute (Riverview)
    13106 Vail Ridge Dr, Riverview, FL 33579
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Applebaum
4.6
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (41)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Jan 22, 2025
Dr Applebaum is an excellent doctor who explains the procedures thoroughly. This is my 3rd visit with him and I will definitely return.
— Jan 22, 2025
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Florida
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • J. Justin Older Eyelid Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Applebaum's profile.

Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, St. Joseph's Hospital, HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital and AdventHealth Tampa.

Yes, Dr. Robert Applebaum, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

    2600 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL

  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

    1501 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena, FL

  • AdventHealth Tampa

    3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL