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Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD
4.9 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Skaf graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at Wayne State University.Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is an Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Skaf currently practices at Sharp Memorial Hospital and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Pagosa Springs Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Skaf has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Skaf received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Skaf's office accepts new patients. Dr. Skaf also speaks Arabic. Dr. Skaf is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Corneal Diseases
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Infections
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Ischemia
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
  2. 2 Office
    8851 Center Dr Ste 406, La Mesa, CA 91942
  3. 3 Surgery Center of California
    835 Third Ave Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 17:00
  4. 4 Office
    1452 S La Brucherie Rd # A, El Centro, CA 92243
  5. 5 California Retina Associates
    1520 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Sharp Memorial Hospital
    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123

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Based on 8 Reviews
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Jan 18, 2022
Went perfect. Had surgery and am happy with early results.
Melody Moreno — Jan 18, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Resurrection Medical Center
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne State University
    2012
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Skaf's profile.

Dr. Skaf frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Pagosa Springs Medical Center and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ayham Skaf, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Pagosa Springs Medical Center

    95 S Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA