Overview
Jaafar El Annan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Jaafar El Annan specializes in Ophthalmology (Eye) and works at Annan Retina Eye Center. To make an appointment, please call (346) 222-6626. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted.
Dr. Annan is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Artery Occlusion.
Dr. Annan is currently accepting new patients.
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Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Amy Schefler’s clinical interests include retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma, benign and malignant eye tumors. In practice since 2004, she sees patients of all ages and speaks Spanish. Dr. Schefler earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. She completed both a residency and fellowship at the University of Miami (Florida)’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. She underwent additional training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The hallmark of Dr. Schefler’s practice philosophy is compassionate care grounded in scientific evidence. She offers cutting-edge knowledge and a high degree of availability for both routine appointments and emergencies. Her professional honors include the Society of Heed Fellows Fellow Award (2009), the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award (2009), the Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Award (2008), Weill Medical College Honors in Research (2003), the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology at Weill Medical College (2003), the Dean's Research Award at Weill Medical College (2003) and the ARVO/National Eye Institute Travel Fellowship Grant (2002). A resident of Houston, Dr. Schefler is married and the mother of two children. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, tennis and traveling. Dr. Schefler is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Schefler is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jaafar E. Annan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jaafar E. Annan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jaafar E. Annan by calling their office at 346-222-6626. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jaafar E. Annan a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jaafar E. Annan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jaafar E. Annan specialize in?
While Dr. Jaafar E. Annan is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Jaafar E. Annan accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaafar E. Annan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-222-6626 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Annan isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Annan isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Annan isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- EndophthalmitisDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Annan isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- HyphemaDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- NearsightednessDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- PapilledemaDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- ScleritisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- UveitisDr. Annan isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.

