What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.74
Average wait time
3.95
Bedside manner
4.70
“Dr. Dessouki is very good and caring doctor. He cares for my dad, and my mom's retina as well. The doctor did a retina detachment procedure for my dad 25 years ago and no issue until now.”
Hung N.January 17, 2024
“The doctor is amazing. He was very knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. The office staff is very disorganized. They wanted me to complete the same paperwork that was already completed before the appointment.In the appointment, I had to answer the same questions as the form which makes completing the forms useless.”
Je'ta'ime A.May 20, 2022
About Dr. Amr Dessouki
Dr. Amr Dessouki is a Board Certified ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of the retina, macula and vitreous. Dr. Dessouki was born in Cairo, Egypt, and received his medical education at Cairo University, one of the oldest and largest universities in the world.
Dr. Dessouki did an internal medicine residency at Brown University in Rhode Island from 1992 to 1995. Driven by his passion for ophthalmology, he then did a research fellowship at the retina division of the Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Schoolof Medicine in 1995-1996. Dr. Dessouki then moved to the Bay Area to do his residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine from 1996 through 1999, where he also served as Chief Resident. He went on to do a Vitreo-Retinal surgery fellowship at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, Florida.
Dr. Dessouki is the Director of Research at the Retinal Diagnostic Center. He is the principal investigator for several multicenter clinical trials on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, as well as other retinal conditions.
His groundbreaking research was featured on ABC News in 2008. He published many papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals, and he lectures periodically locally and overseas.
Dr. Dessouki is an Assistant Clinical Professor (aff.) at Stanford University where he teaches the residents and medical students. He is the former president of the Peninsula Eye Society, the former Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the El Camino Hospital of Los Gatos, and he founded the Bay Area Retina Society. Dr. Dessouki speaks fluent French and Arabic as well as some Spanish and Vietnamese. He is married and has a girl and
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Retinal detachment
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Hypertensive retinopathy
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Retinal detachment
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Office locations
1 of 5
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Cairo University Faculty of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Brown University, Residency in Internal Medicine
- Stanford University, Residency in Ophthalmology
- University of California, Los Angeles, Fellowship in Retina Surgery
- University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- California Medical Association
- Santa Clara County Medical Association
- Santa Cruz County Medical Association
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Vietnamese
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1013905389
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.74
Wait time
3.95
Bedside manner
4.70
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305 reviews
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He has excellent technique, minimizing as much as is possible the discomfort associated with bright lights in dilated eyes.
More than 1 year agoSusan B.Verified patient
He is very friendly and makes you feel at ease. He tells you everything is going to do and why. I really like gun alit.
October 7, 2020Patricia L.Verified patient
Dr.Dessouki is always up-to-date on my record. He is clear about what could be done which may or may not help my vision.
October 9, 2020Judith S.Verified patient
Trusted professional for exacting medical care. Extensive background and training in the most specialized eye issues.
March 12, 2021Robert B.Verified patient
Very good and informative about my health status, good guidance about my treatment and therapy going forward.
June 17, 2020Johnson A.Verified patient
Doctor is pretty professional and nice. All staff are nice. The office environment is clean and comfortable.
January 22, 2020Shengying Y.Verified patient
He's great. Courtious and engaging and addressed all of my cocerns in a way where it was easy tt understand.
January 14, 2019Kirk K.Verified patient
For God's sake, if I'm going to have to wait that long, please provide and post WIFI address and password!
March 28, 2021Initials hidden
Everyone in the office is very professional and friendly. I would recommend the Retinal Diagnostic Center.
September 10, 2018Amanda L.Verified patient
After the last set of pictures there was a longer than usual wait to
see doctor.
Otherwise...Perfect!
More than 1 year agoAlma G.Verified patient
It actually went well thanks to my nurse!but doctor was also very nice and knew exactly what to look for!
November 15, 2018Jesus M.Verified patient
I just love Dr. Dessouki! His staff are lovely and the process/wait time has truly improved recently.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Accurate treatment. Clear communicating with the patient. Very professional.
Will highly recommend
More than 1 year agoGidon M.Verified patient
I am very thankful to Dr. Dessouki. Thank u so much ! Happy holidays to everyone in his nice office.
December 12, 2017Olga D.Verified patient
An amazing person and a doctor who I hold in high esteem. He saved me from losing my eyesight.
September 11, 2020Hans S.Verified patient
Super staff. Great doctor. I will see him in the future for sure! Highly recommend!
June 20, 2023Sara H.Verified patient
I guess success is a problem here because the patient load and wait times are very long.
February 3, 2021Stephen M.Verified patient
Dr. Dessouki was very acknowledge able.He spent time explaining procedures to me
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very friendly and efficient, and good communication. I enjoyed my time here.
March 20, 2021William V.Verified patient
All went very well. All were polite, well trained. Dr. Dessouki was excellent.
December 6, 2019Joyce L.Verified patient
Overall was a quick, good experience. I was in good hands the whole time!
March 19, 2021Cyrus J.Verified patient
Trust in his expertise and thankfully he is helping to bring my sight back!
August 31, 2017Anne G.Verified patient
very good experience!
nice staffs and very kind and professional doctor.
February 12, 2021Shih-pan C.Verified patient
Regular checkup on a continuing retina issue. Folloup moved to one year.
More than 1 year agoPhilip C.Verified patient
It was very good! Very professional.
The wait was a bit long though.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Amr Dessouki is a wonderful doctor. He is brilliant and caring.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent! Friendly and helpful knowledgeable staff and excellentnDr
March 31, 2021Colette D.Verified patient
Super nice people....did their job great and the doctor was great
March 11, 2021Brenda M.Verified patient
I thought it was a very thorough visit.
He was calm and nice.
More than 1 year agoKristina G.Verified patient
Straight forward visit. Everyone was very friendly and helpful
April 7, 2021Mitch B.Verified patient
Staff was very good and professional.
Dr.Dessouki was as well.
More than 1 year agoCharles R.Verified patient
This appointment was the quickest in and out. I'm impressed.
July 24, 2018David S.Verified patient
He was very professional but very friendly and informative
September 16, 2020Dana R.Verified patient
An excellent retinal specialist with a great support team!
More than 1 year agoEllen M.Verified patient
He was an Expert and Excellent Doctor. He did a great Job
September 10, 2020Nelvita T.Verified patient
Friendly helpful staff . Dr was very nice and welcoming
September 5, 2020Initials hidden
He could use some training on listening to his patients.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great doctor, compassionate, caring and professional.
More than 1 year agoDennis G.Verified patient
Very professional and friendly. Enjoyed my experience.
February 1, 2017Rebecca J.Verified patient
Quick , efficient and out of there - great work...
September 16, 2019Robert D.Verified patient
Always very positive and thankful he is my doctor
March 1, 2018Anne G.Verified patient
All I can say is they are fine and nice personnel
March 18, 2017Jose P.Verified patient
Dr. Dessouki is very good and caring doctor. He cares for my dad, and my mom's retina as well. The doctor did a retina detachment procedure for my dad 25 years ago and no issue until now.
January 17, 2024Hung N.Verified patient
great office, love this doctor
October 13, 2023Gregg S.Verified patient
The doctor is amazing. He was very knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. The office staff is very disorganized. They wanted me to complete the same paperwork that was already completed before the appointment.In the appointment, I had to answer the same questions as the form which makes completing the forms useless.
May 20, 2022Je'ta'ime A.Verified patient
Great staff and Drs
April 2, 2021Viviana G.Verified patient
They treat you with concern for your condition and answer your questions professionally. Carla is a great doctor’s assistant.
April 1, 2021Tom B.Verified patient
This office is sometimes quite busy, but they are efficient and can get you in/out fairly quickly. My experiences have been routine and good. The building is older, and has smaller waiting areas.
March 19, 2021Initials hidden
Entire office was very professional. I take my eyes very seriously, and they gave me the confidence that they had me well in hand.
March 16, 2021Druce M.Verified patient
excellent. I will certainly go back.
March 11, 2021Andrea V.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Amr Dessouki work with?
Dr. Amr Dessouki works with Retinal Diagnostic Center.
Where is Dr. Amr Dessouki's office located?
Dr. Amr Dessouki has 5 office locations, including in Campbell, San Jose, Atherton, and Santa Cruz, view full addresses on Dr. Dessouki's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amr Dessouki have?
Dr. Amr Dessouki is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Amr Dessouki?
Dr. Amr Dessouki frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amr Dessouki on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Amr Dessouki speak?
Dr. Amr Dessouki speaks English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Vietnamese.
How do patients rate Dr. Amr Dessouki in reviews?
305 patients have reviewed Dr. Amr Dessouki. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.74/5. They have a 4.7/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.