Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Fareed A. Rifai

Ophthalmology
UK Healthcare
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
110 Conn Ter, Suite 550, 
Lexington, KY 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
UK Healthcare
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
110 Conn Ter, Suite 550, 
Lexington, KY 
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Overview

Fareed Rifai is an Ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rifai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Endophthalmitis, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Rifai is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in KY
Hospital Affiliations
Sacred Heart Hospital
University Of Kentucky Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
CareSource
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

KENTUCKY MEDICAL SERVICES FOUNDATION, INC
110 Conn Ter, Suite 550, Lexington, KY 40508
Call: 859-323-5867
Other Locations
RETINA CENTER OF PENSACOLA PA
5976 Berryhill Rd, Milton, FL 32570
Call: 855-973-8462

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

Vitrectomy With tPA for Submacular Hemorrhage Following Domestic Abuse.
Vitrectomy With tPA for Submacular Hemorrhage Following Domestic Abuse.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: July 22, 2024
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