Robert G Elgin, MD

Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 657 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 - Ophthalmology

Locations

Hampton Roads Eye Associates Oyster Point

11800 Rock Landing Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 657 ratings
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September 27, 2025
Thank you all
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September 24, 2025
I was very comfortable with the treatment I received from the entire team that took very good care of me at Riverside.
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September 21, 2025
Services, Doctors was very good
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September 21, 2025
Good
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September 18, 2025
Great Doctor, very professional.
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September 18, 2025
I am so happy with this doctor. He always has a great smile. He treats me like I am his only patient.
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September 18, 2025
Excellent doctor
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September 16, 2025
Good experience, as always.
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September 14, 2025
Dr Elgin is very detailed and takes his patients concerns seriously.
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September 14, 2025
This was an urgent appointment for an eye issue.Prior to a regularly scheduled eye exam. I was so impressed by the provider.I asked that he become my regular eye physician from this point forward.
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September 10, 2025
Everything went very well.
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September 09, 2025
Excellent service
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September 07, 2025
Certainly has helped me
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September 05, 2025
He's very focused on his duty.
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August 30, 2025
Dr. Elgin was very informative.
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August 28, 2025
Good
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August 26, 2025
Thorough explanations to all questions or concerns
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August 22, 2025
This place makes me always feeling good.
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August 21, 2025
Dr. Elgin is a very good doctor. He's straight to the point and I like that about him.
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August 21, 2025
Good
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