Robert I. Schnipper, MD
Ophthalmologist in Jacksonville, FL
Pioneer, teacher, advisor, eye physician, and Board-Certified LASIK Specialist, Dr. Schnipper has been a leader in ophthalmology in Northeast Florida for more than 30 years. He founded the Jacksonville Eye Center in 1972 with a commitment to continually improve his patients’ lives with the safest, most accurate procedures. His goal is to provide his patients with the best possible (optimal) vision at every age. He continues to bring leading-edge technology to this region, specializing in LASIK, cataract surgery, and IOL premium lenses for vision correction.
Dr. Schnipper’s reputation has spread far beyond Jacksonville, and patients often come from great distances for his consultation and care. Eye surgeons from around the world travel to Jacksonville to learn Dr. Schnipper’s advanced techniques. He is a member of the Refractive Surgery Alliance (RSA) and Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Robert I. Schnipper, MD was voted the Best LASIK Eye Doctor and Jacksonville Eye Center was voted the Best LASIK Eye Center by Folio Weekly Magazine (Best of Jax). Read on for Dr. Schnipper’s full CV.
What Dr. Schnipper’s Patients Say…
“This office is amazing! Dr. Schnipper and his staff are wonderful. They made feel at ease when I was getting the LASIK procedure done. I would recommend Dr. Schnipper to anyone wanting any eye corrective surgery!” – Amy B.
“I visited Dr. Schnipper in early May, 2015 made arrangements for correctional eye surgery in June and September. I no longer need glasses, not even for reading! Have continued yearly appointments and vision is better than ever. Staff is vey congenial and accommodating. Was the best decision I’ve made! Thank you Dr. Schnipper!” – Ali R.
“Dr. Schnipper and his staff did an absolutely top notch job with my LASIK surgery. The staff was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. The entire experience far exceeded my expectations.” – Michael H.
Curriculum Vitae – Robert I. Schnipper, M.D.
Education
- Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts – Graduated June 5, 1962 – B.S. Degree
- Northwestern University Medical SchoolChicago, Illinois – Graduated June 11, 1966 – M.D. Degree
- Kings County Hospital Center – Internship – Brooklyn, New York July 1, 1966 – June 30, 1967
- Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital – ResidencyNew York, New York – Ophthalmology July 1, 1969 – June 30, 1972
Service
- U.S. Public Health Service and Coast Guard, Boston, Massachusetts, July 1, 1967 – June 30, 1969
Certification
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 1974
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1974
- American Board of Eye Surgeons, 1995 – Certified in both cataract and vision correction surgery.
Employment History
- Sole Proprietorship – Robert I. Schnipper, M.D., P.A. – Surgical and Medical Director DBA Jacksonville Eye Center – Jacksonville, FloridaJuly 1972 – Present
- Riverside Park Surgicenter – Surgical and Medical Director – Jacksonville, Florida – June 1992 – Present