
Dr. Aref Rifai MD
Ophthalmologist
6190 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL, 32504About
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
Treatments
- Immunology, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- LSU Med Ctr/Ochsner - New Orleans, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1994
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Practice At 6190 N Davis Hwy
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Winfried H Hansen MD2020 Langley Ave Pensacola FL 32504
- Dr. Donna M Corder MD3421 N 12th Ave Pensacola FL 32503
- Dr. Frances Elaine Brennan M.D.1717 N E St Pensacola FL 32501
- Dr. Andrew E Kortz MD4570 ISABELLA INGRAM DR PENSACOLA FL 32504
- Dr. Timothy B Mclaughlin MD8333 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL 32514
- Dr. Richard G. Livernois M.D.5101 N Davis Hwy Pensacola FL 32503
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1000 W MORENO ST PENSACOLA FL 32501WEST FLORIDA HOSPITALl
8383 N DAVIS HWY PENSACOLA FL 32514