What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.90
Average wait time
4.10
Bedside manner
5.00
“Great place, convenient parking, beautiful office, pleasant and well educated staff, concerned doctor, comfortable evaluation and no push to move forward beyond what I preferred. Definitely recommending my family members to have their eyes checked by Dr. Skaf in El Cajon ”
Pamela P.Less than 1 year ago
“My experience was great. I felt well cared for, the staff and doctors were very kind, knowledgeable, and informed of my concerns. They set up a follow up appointment and I was back on my way to my busy day in a reasonable timeframe.
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Rebecca W.April 20, 2025
About Dr. Ayham Skaf
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. Ayham Skaf as he continues to offer quality care.
Ayham Skaf, M.D., a senior associate at American Eye Associates, is a fellowship trained retina specialist that treats a wide variety of ocular disorders and aberrant retinal disorders and specializes in conditions such as: diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, uveitis, macular hole and macular pucker. He also performs premium lens and refractive and complex cataract surgery. He is very experienced in MIGS - Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, and enjoys complex surgery such as iris repair, secondary lens fixation and complex retinal detachments. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Genetics. He continued at OSU’s College of Medicine, where he received his medical degree with honors. Dr. Skaf’s ophthalmology training included a residency at the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, where he garnered a Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship.
In addition to serving as Chief Resident at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL, Dr. Skaf’s exemplary academic career has afforded him various honors, awards, and teaching opportunities.
Dr. Skaf believes that vision is one of the greatest gifts of life, and has made preserving the vision for others his life’s work. He volunteers his medical and surgical skills to improve the welfare of patients worldwide. His leadership skills have proven extremely helpful in organizing events to benefit others. He volunteered to travel to Guatemala and perform cataract eye surgeries on Guatemalan patients in need of his surgical skills. He takes time to travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate for patients in the politics of medicine. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
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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.
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Hypertensive retinopathy
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma surgery
Hypertensive retinopathy
Office locations
EL CENTRO - Cataract, Glaucoma and Refractive Center (5 of 5)
1498 S La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92243
1 of 5
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
- Sharp Memorial Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - Ohio State University, Doctor of Medicine
- Ohio State University (Bachelor's)
- Wayne State University, Kresge Eye Institute (Residency)
- Wayne State University, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
- San Diego County Medical Society Top Doctor for 2023 every year since 2016
- Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022
- Recognized in 2022 for being a valued volunteer of EyeCare America® helping assist 2.1 million patients with access to eye care and resources
Languages spoken
- English
- Arabic
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1285888628
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.10
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great doctor explained diagnosis and answered all my questions and concerns I had. Definitely recommend this office.
February 10, 2025Sanchez B.Verified patient
The staff and the doctor where extremely friendly and efficient i would always go back
September 23, 2025Rajai K.Verified patient
Great place, convenient parking, beautiful office, pleasant and well educated staff, concerned doctor, comfortable evaluation and no push to move forward beyond what I preferred. Definitely recommending my family members to have their eyes checked by Dr. Skaf in El Cajon
Less than 1 year agoPamela P.Verified patient
My experience was great. I felt well cared for, the staff and doctors were very kind, knowledgeable, and informed of my concerns. They set up a follow up appointment and I was back on my way to my busy day in a reasonable timeframe.
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Which hospital is Dr. Ayham Skaf affiliated with?
Dr. Ayham Skaf is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Sharp Memorial Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Ayham Skaf work with?
Dr. Ayham Skaf works with American Eye Associates.
Where is Dr. Ayham Skaf's office located?
Dr. Ayham Skaf has 5 office locations, including in National City, El Cajon, El Centro, and Chula Vista, view full addresses on Dr. Skaf's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ayham Skaf have?
Dr. Ayham Skaf is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ayham Skaf?
Dr. Ayham Skaf frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ayham Skaf on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ayham Skaf speak?
Dr. Ayham Skaf speaks English and Arabic.
How do patients rate Dr. Ayham Skaf in reviews?
40 patients have reviewed Dr. Ayham Skaf. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.1/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.