Dr. Robert Pinkert received his Doctor of Optometry degree at New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed a fellowship in ophthalmic practice at Omni Eye Service of Atlanta. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a founding member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. Dr. Pinkert is an active member and a past president of the Central Arizona Optometric Society, and was recognized by the Arizona Optometric Association as Arizona Optometrist of the Year in 1994.
He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor and Residency Director for Southern California College of Optometry. He also serves as clinical faculty for New England College of Optometry, University of California Berkeley College of Optometry, and Pacific College of Optometry. Dr. Pinkert is the Medical Director of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, as well as a member of the Arizona State Board of Examiners in Optometry. In addition, he has lectured and written extensively throughout the United States on topics related to the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease.