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Dr. Aref Rifai MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(20)
6190 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL, 32504
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Aref Rifai is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pensacola, FL. Dr. Rifai specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rifai can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Rifai can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1989

Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria Medicine

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Treatments

  • Immunology, Vitreoretinal Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • LSU Med Ctr/Ochsner - New Orleans, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    1994

Dr. Aref Rifai MD's Practice location

Practice At 6190 N Davis Hwy

6190 N Davis Hwy -
Pensacola, FL 32504
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New patients: 850-476-9236

1549 AIRPORT BLVD -
PENSACOLA, FL 32504
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New patients: 850-607-6841, 855-973-8462
Fax: 850-637-1054

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Patient Experience with Dr. Rifai


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Dr. Aref Rifai MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SACRED HEART HOSPITALl

5151 N 9TH AVE PENSACOLA FL 32504

Head south on North Davis Highway (FL 291) 2803 ft
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard (FL 750) 3514 ft
Turn right onto College Parkway 881 ft
Continue left onto Trinity Drive 757 ft
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WEST FLORIDA HOSPITALl

8383 N DAVIS HWY PENSACOLA FL 32514

Head north on North Davis Highway (FL 291) 1.6 mi
Make a slight left 246 ft
Continue slightly left onto University Parkway 1676 ft
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BAPTIST HOSPITALl

1000 W MORENO ST PENSACOLA FL 32501

Head south on North Davis Highway (FL 291) 2.6 mi
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive (FL 295) 3319 ft
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Turn right onto West Texar Drive (FL 752) 453 ft
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SACRED HEART HOSPITALl

5151 N 9TH AVE PENSACOLA FL 32504

Head south 171 ft
Turn left 157 ft
Turn right 303 ft
Turn left onto Trinity Drive 455 ft
Turn right 787 ft
Turn right 129 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

BAPTIST HOSPITALl

1000 W MORENO ST PENSACOLA FL 32501

Head south 171 ft
Turn left 157 ft
Turn right 303 ft
Turn left onto Trinity Drive 994 ft
Turn right onto North 9th Avenue (FL 289) 1.7 mi
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive (FL 295) 1.0 mi
Turn left onto North Palafox Street (US 29) 970 ft
Turn right onto West Texar Drive (FL 752) 453 ft
Turn left onto North E Street 1.1 mi
Turn right onto West Moreno Street 547 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

WEST FLORIDA HOSPITALl

8383 N DAVIS HWY PENSACOLA FL 32514

Head south 171 ft
Make a slight right 364 ft
Turn right onto College Parkway 526 ft
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard (FL 750) 3529 ft
Turn right onto North Davis Highway (FL 291) 2.1 mi
Make a slight left 246 ft
Continue slightly left onto University Parkway 1676 ft
Turn right 396 ft
Turn right 26 ft
Turn left 234 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left