Overview
Michael Ammar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Poway, California.
Dr. Ammar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12630 Monte Vista Rd, Poway, CA 92064
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Ammar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Ammar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Ammar by calling their office at 858-451-1911. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Ammar a top-rated expert for Retinal Detachment?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Ammar is classified as an Elite expert for Retinal Detachment, 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. Michael J. Ammar specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Ammar is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, 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. Michael J. Ammar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Ammar has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Detachment. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Ammar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Ammar accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Ammar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-451-1911 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.
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- Elite
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Ammar isElite. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Distinguished
- VitrectomyDr. Ammar isDistinguished. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- EndophthalmitisDr. Ammar isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Ammar isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
- NearsightednessDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- UveitisDr. Ammar isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.