

Ophthalmology
Michael Ammar, MD
Poway, CA
Michael Joseph Ammar, M.D., is a board certified Vitreoretinal Surgeon and was born and raised in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona. He majored in genetics, cell, and developmental biology at The Barrett Honors College at ASU where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and was honored as the top graduating student in his class. He obtained his medical degree in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California where he received the Deans Recognition Award for clinical and surgical excellence each of his medic
11+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Macular DegenerationRetinal DetachmentRetinal DiseasesGlaucoma
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Experience
11+ years in practice