Dr. Robert I. Schnipper, MD | Jacksonville, FL | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Robert Schnipper is an ophthalmologist with six decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-restoring procedures. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kings County Hospital Center. His extensive career has made him fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Schnipper practices at Riverside Park Surgicenter in Jacksonville, Florida, where he focuses on helping patients with cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior capsule opacity. He performs cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants to restore clear vision for his patients. When complications arise after cataract surgery, he uses YAG laser capsulotomy to address clouding that can develop. Patients rate Dr. Schnipper 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

26 Ratings
60 years of experience
22 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, French
Kings County Hospital Center
15 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 office locations
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Currently sitting here with my mom waiting to be taken back for surgery. 1 hour past her appointment.

October 22nd, 2019

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It's been 10 years since Dr. Schnipper did LASIK on my eyes. I did monovision and see 20/20 distance from 20/90 and perfect trading vision.

March 8th, 2017

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I COULD NOT EVEN GET AN APPOINTMENT. THE GIRL WHO ANSWERED THE PHONE SOUNDED BOTHERED AND UNINTERESTED SO MUCH THAT SHE MADE IT SOUND LIKE THEY COULD NOT BE BOTHERED WITH MY CASE.

August 22nd, 2016

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I am just amazed that I can sign in for an appointment and have 2 other patients with the same Dr and at the same time!

September 19th, 2015

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I live in N GA now and wish we had an Opthamologist of his caliber. He saved my eye and I truly blessed. A local Opthamologist (here in N GA) supposedly performed the same operation and I've had endless vision problems with it.

March 6th, 2015

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Dr.Schnipper and his staff make me look forward to going to the eye doctor! I love them! I also just had PRK corrective surgery and it was a great success.

February 23rd, 2015

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Seasoned MD. I trust him and his staff. He is the best!

October 15th, 2014

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I had been wearing glasses and contacts since age 12, made an appointment with Dr. Schnipper at the Jacksonville Eye Center. Loved him and his staff from the get go, very caring and put my fears to rest. Had my LASIK, went home to sleep, saw Dr. Schnipper the next morning and had 20/20 vision!!! It was the best thing I ever did for myself. Highly recommend LASIK with Dr. Schnipper, 16 years later and I still see 20/20!

July 2nd, 2013

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I wasted a lot of money on lasik and I still need glasses. I am not happy. I would not get lasik if I had the choice again. Do your research before getting the procedure. Your vision will not be perfect. Is is unnatural and not a miracle like I had hoped.

May 17th, 2013

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My grandfather had cataract surgery with Dr Schnipper and had a great experience. I also recommended my friend to have Lasik surgery with Dr Schnipper and he was very pleased. His vision is 20/15 in both eyes!! Dr Schnipper is very experienced and reassured us every step of the way. The staff is so friendly and has a lot of experience. I would recommend Dr Schnipper for all of my friends and family.

May 15th, 2013

Riverside Park Surgicenter

2001 College StJacksonville, FL 32204

Tel: (904) 355-9800

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Robert Irwin Schnipper

2001 College St # 2FLJacksonville, FL 32204


Dr. Robert Irwin Schnipper, MD	Dr. Gayla Denae Rowland, MD	Dr. Michelle Simone Attzs	Dr. Ralph Nicholas Salatino, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
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60 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience		67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French	Speaks English
Jacksonville , FL	CRESTVIEW , FL	Baltimore , MD	Ponte Vedra Beach , FL
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine		Med School: Cornell University
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Kings County Hospital Center

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Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineGraduated in 1966

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Where is Dr. Robert Schnipper's office located?: Dr. Robert Schnipper's office is located at 2001 College St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204.
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