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Dr. Robert Wertheimer, MD

Dr. Robert Wertheimer, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Wertheimer, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Caldwell, NJ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 100 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (100 reviews)

Practice

195 Fairfield Ave Ste 4B West Caldwell, NJ 07006

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Dr. Wertheimer's Reviews

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4.9
100 ratings, 74 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2025
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Professionalism, kindness, understanding, knowledge, and patience.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 22, 2025
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Annual Eye Exam
Dr . Wertheimer and staff are very professional. The office atmosphere is also very relaxed. Most importantly the Doctor knows his stuff and will take the time to answer your questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2025
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An outstanding physician.
Dr. Wertheimer is a very thorough diagnostician. He is also incredibly nice, patient, and communicates quite well. I’ve never met a more capable ophthalmologist. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2025
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Excellent eye doctor. Very caring & patient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2025
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Warm, personal and listens
Dr Wertheimer is warm and personal. He offers alternatives and is accepting of hesitation from the patient. I feel heard and respected
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 11, 2025
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Extremely busy day for Dr. Wertheimer but he managed to be friendly and caring through it all. Very professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 04, 2025
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Dr. Wertheimer is pleasant, thorough and explains
The staff was also very personable and helpful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2025
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I am having cataract surgery and feel very comfortable after Dr Wertheimer explained everything in detail, in his ever calming manner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 17, 2024
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The best
Dr. Westheimer is always thorough and willing to explain or answer questions. I recently had surgery and he knew I was very nervous but reassured me up to the minute of.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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Absolutely wonderful.
Dr. Wertheimer is a thorough, competent, caring doctor. He listens when you speak and takes his time with you. Unfortunately, I needed cataract surgery and I was in my early 50’s. Everything went smoothly, but had a complication that had absolutely nothing to do with him. But he found the problem and sent me to a retina specialist. Still 2 years later I see Dr Wertheimer and will continue to do so. His staff in both of his offices are amazing. Very friendly and quite efficient. Even though he takes his time with you, the wait time in the office is not long. Highly recommend him and his staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Diana C. – Oct 10, 2024
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Excellent, thorough, reliable, personable.
I felt well taken care of at my yearly ophthalmologic visit. Every potential aspect of my visit was addressed both verbally and clinically. I left the visit with confidence that I currently have no issues affecting my vision, and that if I should develop some problems in the future, I can trust that Dr. Wertheimer and his staff will provide the proper and necessary medical care and treatment supported with good science and state of the art knowledge.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2024
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Patient
Telehealth
My visits to Dr. Wertheimer are always peasant he is very thorough and helpful with my condition. I am so pleased and happy to go for my visit. He is also a gentleman. I’m happy to go to him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Taylor – Sep 24, 2024
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Dr. Wertheimer is the best Opthalmologist.
Dr. Wertheimer is very thorough in his examination, explains in detail during the examination and the findings. He is expert Opthalmologist and we would strongly recommend. The office staff is also very professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Hitesh and Sonal Chokshi – Sep 12, 2024
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Exceptional
The doctor shows incredible attention to detail. I felt confident that my eyes were being well looked after. A terrific doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Stuart Aion – Aug 29, 2024
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Very thorough and also very efficient
I went in for a routine eye check as it had been quite a few years since my last one. Dr Wertheimer was quite thorough and explained the tests and was also in my own health history for anything that could impact my eyesite.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2024
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Love this doctor!
Doctor is great, very knowledgeable but also very kind. His assistants are also fabtastic!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 24, 2024
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I have recommended the doctor to many friends.
I was getting 2 more tests and I had a young man who was very nice. But I started choking and couldn’t stop, I said I could use a little water he didn’t even ask me if I was alright or offer to get me a little water. I continued to choke and cough and finally I found a cough drop. I feel he should have offered water to me. No commend courtesy.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Cecelia – Jun 19, 2024
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Great doctor that is super thorough and has a wonderful “bedside manner.” He is kind, takes his time with patients to explain everything, and doesn’t hesitate to answer any questions you may have.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2024
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Dr Wertheimer is very professional and caring.
Dr Wertheimer took time to explain to me what my different options would be for my cataract surgery and what I should expect to experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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At Essex Eye Physicians, we are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art eye care in a caring, compassionate manner.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Montefiore Hospital And Medical Center (new York)

    Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Hospital And Medical Center (new York)

    Internship Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Practice

Essex Eye Physicians LLC195 Fairfield Ave Ste 4B West Caldwell, NJ 07006
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Practice

Office213 Park St Montclair, NJ 07042
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