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Dr. Arnett Carraby, MD

Dr. Arnett Carraby, MD

Ophthalmologist
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA
American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Arnett Carraby as he continues to offer quality care. Dr. Arnett Carraby is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the anterior segment of the eye, with a focus on cataract surgery. A native of Los Angeles, California, Dr. Carraby pursued his undergraduate college education at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he graduated Cum Laude with honors in biochemistry. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine (now called the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA) where he received his Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) degree with honors. He is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at El Centro Regional Medical Center from 2019-2022, as well as Vice-Chief of Staff from 2020-2022. He is a past president of the Charles R. Drew Medical Society of Los Angeles in 1996 & 1997. He is a former national delegate with the National Medical Association and past Chairman of the Surgery Departments at Lea Regional Medical Center in New Mexico and at Bay Harbor Hospital in California. Dr. Carraby is a recipient of San Diego Magazine's Top Doctor Award for Physicians of Exceptional Excellence in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022. He is also the recipient of an America's Top Ophthalmologist Award from the Consumer Research Council of America from 2009-2021.
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Overall rating

4.60

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Arnett Carraby

American Eye Associates looks forward to caring for you! Please note this provider does not provide general eyeglass consultations. Please read on to learn more about Dr. Arnett Carraby as he continues to offer quality care. Dr. Arnett Carraby is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of the anterior segment of the eye, with a focus on cataract surgery. A native of Los Angeles, California, Dr. Carraby pursued his undergraduate college education at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he graduated Cum Laude with honors in biochemistry. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine (now called the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA) where he received his Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) degree with honors. He is currently the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at El Centro Regional Medical Center from 2019-2022, as well as Vice-Chief of Staff from 2020-2022. He is a past president of the Charles R. Drew Medical Society of Los Angeles in 1996 & 1997. He is a former national delegate with the National Medical Association and past Chairman of the Surgery Departments at Lea Regional Medical Center in New Mexico and at Bay Harbor Hospital in California. Dr. Carraby is a recipient of San Diego Magazine's Top Doctor Award for Physicians of Exceptional Excellence in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022. He is also the recipient of an America's Top Ophthalmologist Award from the Consumer Research Council of America from 2009-2021.

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This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
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Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
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Office locations

EL CENTRO - Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Center (1 of 5)
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
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American Eye Associates (2 of 5)
231 W Main St, Second Fl, El Cajon, CA 92020
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American Eye Associates (3 of 5)
1452 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
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American Eye Associates (4 of 5)
835 Third Ave, Ste A, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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American Eye Associates (5 of 5)
1520 E Plaza Blvd, National City, CA 91950
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of California, San Francisco, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • King Drew Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine

Awards and publications

  • San Diego Magazine's Top Doctor Award for Physicians of Exceptional Excellence in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022
  • America's Top Ophthalmologist Award from the Consumer Research Council of America from 2009-2021

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1366530792

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4.60
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Dr. Arnett Carraby's office located?

Dr. Arnett Carraby has 5 office locations, including in National City, El Cajon, El Centro, and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Dr. Carraby's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Arnett Carraby have?

Dr. Arnett Carraby is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Arnett Carraby?

Dr. Arnett Carraby frequently sees patients for Dry Eye, Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Arnett Carraby on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Arnett Carraby speak?

Dr. Arnett Carraby speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Arnett Carraby in reviews?

10 patients have reviewed Dr. Arnett Carraby. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.6/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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