Robert G. Elgin, MD

Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 547 ratings
Robert G. Elgin, MD

About Robert G. Elgin, MD

Dr. Robert G. Elgin is a Board Certified, fellowship trained Cornea and Anterior Segment specialist who offers the latest techniques for cornea transplants, cataract surgery, dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic exams, and general medical and surgical eye care. He completed his medical and residency training at the University of North Carolina, and his Cornea fellowship at one of the top ranked Ophthalmology programs, the University of Iowa.

Dr. Elgin received his undergraduate and medical school education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a medical student, he published multiple papers on his research, for which he was awarded the Holderness Fellowship grant and indoctrinated into the John B. Graham Research Society.

Dr. Elgin trained in Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving as Chief Resident he completed a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at the University of Iowa, where he published work and presented lectures on techniques in treating corneal disease.

Dr. Elgin, Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1995, is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology, the Newport News Medical Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Elgin practices at Hampton Roads Eye Associates' Oyster Point location.

Education

Medical: University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Residency: University of North Carolina Hospital
Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Locations

Hampton Roads Eye Associates Oyster Point

11800 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

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Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 547 ratings
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January 28, 2025
Very satisfied, not just this visit but always.
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January 28, 2025
Dr Elgin very very efficient and accurate.
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January 25, 2025
Dr. Elgin was very professional and helpful. He listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. Dr. Elgin explained my medical diagnosis to me so well that I left the office feeling well equipped and informed about my condition.
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January 21, 2025
Dr. Elgin is the BEST!
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January 20, 2025
Dr. Elgin has been my Opthamologist for 30 years and has helped to manage my Gloucoma .
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January 20, 2025
They have been my doctor for a long time. Never had any problems with them. They are very efficient and give me good care.
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January 18, 2025
Very good
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January 14, 2025
Annual checkup. No treatment needed. Dr. Elgin is super.
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January 10, 2025
Excellent experience
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December 17, 2024
DR.AND ASSISTANCE WERE VERY GOOD. [...]
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December 14, 2024
Very pleased
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December 14, 2024
Mistake on the progress notes. I contacted Dr. Elgin via portal and he responded himself same day! Explained what happened and corrected the medical chart.
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December 12, 2024
I did not have any problems- Dr. Elgin is very thorough.
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December 10, 2024
Excellent experience
December 07, 2024
Very good
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November 24, 2024
Dr was excellent [...]
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November 19, 2024
Both Dr. Elgin and his Assistant addressed all my questions as they always do. I moved to [...] and was thinking about leaving because of the distance especially when my eyes are dilated but I like Dr. Elgin and his Assistant too much to leave.
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November 14, 2024
Very direct but with limited compassion
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November 13, 2024
Dr. Elgin provides excellent care. I am fortunate to be his client.
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November 10, 2024
The assistant and the doctor were very friendly
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