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Dr. Aref Rifai, MD

Dr. Aref Rifai, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Aref Rifai, MD is an ophthalmologist in Pensacola, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

1549 Airport Blvd Ste 410 Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 607-6841

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rifai specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rifai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rifai

4.3

26 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
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1 Star
15%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Isabelle – Feb 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jesse Willcox – Dec 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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E. Kelley – Jun 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Margaret Neal – Nov 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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R. Brandon in Pensacola, FL – Mar 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
New Orleans, LA – Oct 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Kenneth Harris in Pensacola, fl – Oct 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
marci waring in Gulf Breeze, FL – Dec 13, 2016
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Treating patients with eye alignments as a calling. It is an honor to direct the care and treatment of his patients' eye conditions. He strives to restore sight to his patients, preserve and maintain their vision and ultimately enhance the quality of life.

biography

Dr. Aref Rifai comes from a Medical family, multi-generational Ophthalmologists. He follows the footsteps of his great grandfather and his uncle. He shares with his uncle the privilege of being graduates of George Washington University in Washington...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lsumc-new Orleans & Charity Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • La State University Eye Center Medical Center La

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996

  • George Washington University Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • University Tenn

    Internship Hospital, 1991

  • University Of Aleppo, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • Arabic

  • Arabic

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Locations

Practice

Retina Center of Pensacola PA1549 Airport Blvd Ste 410 Pensacola, FL 32504
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University of South Alabama2451 University Hospital Dr Mobile, AL 36617
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Practice

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola5151 N 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32504
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

    5151 N 9th Ave
    Pensacola, FL 32504
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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