SLUCare Physician Group
Rafif Ghadban, MD
Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology

Dr. Rafif Ghadban treats pediatric patients with eye diseases that include cataracts, strabismus (abnormal alignment of the two eyes), refractive errors, and amblyopia (lazy eye). She also cares for adults with strabismus and diplopia (double vision). Research interests include pediatric cataracts and intraocular lens implants. Dr. Ghadban is involved in pediatric eye disease research funded by the National Institutes of Health.
She is an instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus.
Dr. Ghadban is fluent in English, French and Arabic.
She is an instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus.
Dr. Ghadban is fluent in English, French and Arabic.
About Me
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Gender
Female
Education
St. Louis University - Eye Institute
Residency, 2012
Faculty of Medicine@ Damascus University
Medical School, 2000
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Fellowship, 2013
Damascus University School of Medicine
Residency, 2003
St. Louis University Health Sciences Center
Internship, 2009
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Adult Strabismus
Amblyopia
Botulinum toxin injections
Exercise and physical fitness
Eye and vision care
Eye injuries and trauma
Graves disease
Lacrimal surgery
Ophthalmology pediatric
Pediatric eye surgery
Strabismus
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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4.6Overall Experience4.8Listened Carefully4.8Explained Things Clearly4.7Knew Medical History4.8Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.7 out of 5
66 ratings,
29 reviews
8/5/2026
She is wonderful‼️ expert in her field‼️ her kindness is great‼️
7/29/2026
Listened to my concerns carefully. Took her time and explained things well.
7/28/2026
Very through and friendly.
7/28/2026
Very pleasant experience
7/26/2026
She is very caring and an excellent surgeon. I have sent my Sister-in-law there for her Macular Degeneration and she also is pleased with her care.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed



