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Dr. Aref Rifai, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1549 Airport Boulevard #410
Pensacola, FL 32504

(850) 607-6841

Dr. Aref Rifai, MD is a retina specialist in Pensacola, FL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Aref Rifai, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast and RETINA CENTER OF PENSACOLA PA.

Office Locations

Address:

1549 Airport Boulevard #410
Pensacola, FL 32504

Some issues Dr. Aref Rifai, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	2038
eye procedures	6788
injections	2011
photocoagulation	86
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

**Gender**
Male	583
Female	775

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	167
Hispanic	19
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	587
From 75 to 84	439
85 and over	202
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	61
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	30
diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	2269
eye procedures	6118
injections	1687
laser treatment	30
photocoagulation	69
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	708

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	963
Black	167
Hispanic	21
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	497
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	177
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	1867
eye procedures	6372
hospital care	10
injections	1562
inpatient care	10
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	55

**Gender**
Male	1012
Female	1388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1928
Black	330
Hispanic	54
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	988
From 75 to 84	840
85 and over	338
Less than 65	234

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	62
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	46
doctor visit	1855
eye procedures	6564
injections	1597
laser treatment	46
photocoagulation	70
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	10

**Gender**
Male	524
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	958
Black	199
Hispanic	26
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	521
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	173
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	533
Female	684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	196
Hispanic	30
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	428
85 and over	159
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	61
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	1812
eye procedures	5549
injections	1609
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	34

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	646

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	892
Black	175
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	142
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	61
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	158
Hispanic	28
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	142
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	60
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	2679
eye procedures	3981
injections	1568
laser treatment	27
photocoagulation	26

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	839
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	172
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	60
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	2876
eye procedures	9449
injections	2735
laser treatment	92
photocoagulation	45

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aref Rifai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aref Rifai, MD treated as a retina specialist in Pensacola, FL were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	39
diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	2250
eye procedures	6190
hospital care	10
injections	1788
inpatient care	10
laser treatment	39
photocoagulation	55
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aref Rifai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	617

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	153
Asian / Pacific Islander	19
Non-Hispanic White	852
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	372
85 and over	150
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	446

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aref Rifai, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aref Rifai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Aref Rifai, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aref Rifai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast

RETINA CENTER OF PENSACOLA PA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aref Rifai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$429 LUCENTIS $411	VABYSMO $17
Allergan Inc.	$248 RESTASIS $159	$89
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$236 Eylea $118	EYLEA aflibercept injection $97	EYLEA HD $21
AbbVie Inc.	$165 UBRELVY $109	DURYSTA $28	OZURDEX $27
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$117 Rhopressa $117
Other	$148 SYFOVRE $52	CLARUS $33	BromSite (bromfenac ophthalmic solution) 0.075% $20	MIEBO $18	$25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,178
Education	$163

Biography

Dr. Aref Rifai's medical specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). In addition to English, he speaks Arabic. In Dr. Rifai's practice, he is particularly interested in eye problems. He is affiliated with Ascension.

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