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Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD
4.1 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Encino, CA.
Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD
4.1 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 62
Encino, CA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Encino, CA.

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Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Encino, CA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine. They currently practice at The Retina Partners. Dr. Engstrom has experience treating conditions like Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Engstrom received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Engstrom also speaks Spanish. Dr. Engstrom is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Eye Disease
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Macular Pucker Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 The Retina Partners
    16500 Ventura Blvd Ste 250, Encino, CA 91436

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4.1
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Oct 19, 2022
He is thorough, personable, and an excellent surgeon. He saved my vision!!!
Linda Kidd — Oct 19, 2022
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • I try to communicate with my patients. I strive to explain their medical condition and discuss their treatment options in plain language. Questions are answered. I want no patient to leave the office thinking they were rushed through their visit.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Encino, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1988. He specializes in Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery and Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center|Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    1989
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Jules Stein Eye Institute
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Engstrom, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Engstrom's profile.

Dr. Engstrom frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia. See more on Sharecare.

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