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Ammar Safar
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Dr. Ammar Safar FACS , M.D.

Ophthalmologist (Eye Doctor) Retina Specialist
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Hospital: American Hospital Dubai
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About the Doctor

Dr. Ammar Safar is an American Board Certified Ophthalmologist with extensive experience in Retina disorders and Vitreo-Retinal surgery. For over 10 years, he served as the Director of Retina surgery at Jones Eye Institute at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the U.S.A. Dr. Safar undertook his medical training at Aleppo University School of Medicine in Syria, before moving to the United States for post-graduate training. He specialized in Ophthalmology at the Center for Sight, Georgetown University Medical Center, where he also served as a chief resident. He then acquired additional 2-year fellowship training in Retinal Diseases & Surgery at the University Of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.In addition to his medical role, he has also taught, researched and published extensively and also led clinical trials as well as participated in NIH funded multi-center clinical trials. He holds a number of academic affiliations and his numerous awards including a one million dollar endowed Chairmanship received in April 2009. His clinical interests include Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachments, Retinal Vascular occlusions and anterior segment surgery.

Education

  • MD, University of Aleppo, Syria
  • Residency at Georgetown University , Washington DC , United States
  • Fellowship in Retina Surgery , University of Texas , United States

Specializing In

Black or Dark Shadow Blurred Vision Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) Contact Lenses Diabetic Eye Screening
Eye Dryness Eye Emergency Visit Eyeglasses Eye Infection Flashes of Light General Eye Consultation General Eye Follow Up Glaucoma Consultation Glaucoma Follow Up Lid Lacrimal and Orbital Red Eyes Retina Consultation (non-surgical) Retina Surgery Consultation Seeing Black Spots on Eye
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K.M: Very nice office in the American Hospital Dubai. Friendly staff. Good chaired manner and a quick diagnosis and fix. I hope I don't have to go back, but if I do, it will be with Dr. Safar! May 3, 2015
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G.B: I attended the clinic. The staff was cooperative. Dr. investigated thoroughly and answered all my questions with patience and to my satisfaction. I wish I had known him earlier. Sep 16, 2014
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W.J: زيارة ممتازة جدا و الطبيب متخصص جدا و يهتم بالمرضى الزائرين وعيادتة جيدة جداً و أهم شيء وقت الأنتظار ليس كبير. شكرا جزيلا لموقع دكتورنا أنة حقاُ موقع ممتاز و ساعدنا كثيراً في إيجاد الطبيب المناسب بكل سهولة Sep 8, 2014
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Y.S: I was quite impressed by the professionalism displayed by Dr Safar and his team. They should keep up the good work and I will not hesitate to recommend him to others as I am very optimistic that even the Surgery that will be carried out on me will be successful. In shaa Allah. Jul 25, 2014
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V.R: We live in Abu Dhabi, and last minute we decided to book an appointment for my husband and I on the next day as it was a weekend, thus we both have time and needed a check-up. We booked with Doctoruna at 10pm on Friday night, and it is for 10am the next day in Dubai, just before we headed out, Dr. Safar confirmed our appointments at around 8am and we were so impressed with the efficiency. As soon as, we walked into Dr. Safar's clinic, we knew we made right choice, he was very professional, and explained our status so well, turned out my husband needed cataract surgery, so we book it with him for the following week, we will make a effort to return to this site, and write a review after the surgery. I will recommend Dr Safar to all my friends! Jan 26, 2014
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S.G: My visit was ok with Dr Ammar's staff and great with himself particularly. The appointment was for my son and the way he works with Children from his tonality to choice of words was great. His explanation to me and my son were great. The only negative feedback was the wait time was 45 mins after the scheduled time to actually start seeing a nurse for the preliminary tests and at least another 30 mins before we saw the Dr for our actual consultation. He is obviously very busy which is understandable but nobody explains anything to you along the way to manage your expectations. Nov 17, 2013
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J.W: My visit was handled in a warm, yet very professional manner, by all of the staff members that I came into contact with. Dr. Safar won me over with his thorough examination and his easy, confident manner. I will certainly recommend his services, in the future. Jul 25, 2013
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American Hospital Dubai

The doctor accepts 'Pay & Claim' at this location

Licenses / Permits

  • Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

Hospital Affiliations

Board Certifications

  • Certified American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

  • The American Academy Of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Retina Specialists
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • The Association for Research In Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
  • American College of Surgeons ((FACS)

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English

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