Barzilai Medical Center
Ashkelon
Joined the ophthalmology department as a resident, completed a fellowship in oculoplastic surgery, and continued as a senior ophthalmologist.
MEET YOUR DOCTOR
Dr. Richard Jaar
Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Richard Jaar earned his medical degree in Italy before completing his ophthalmology residency and oculoplastics fellowship at Barzilai Medical Center. His professional background brings together comprehensive eye care and specialist training in surgery of the eyelids and surrounding eye structures.
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Medical degree, 2013
Palestinian board
Ophthalmology, 2021
Fellowship training
Oculoplastics, 2019–2021
Clinical experience
A career in ophthalmology, from residency and fellowship to senior clinical practice.
Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation (BASR)
Beit Jala, Palestine
Ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon.
Education & training
Medical education in Italy, followed by specialist residency and fellowship training.
- 2021
Palestinian Ophthalmology Board
November 2021, Palestine.
- 2019–2021
Oculoplastics fellowship
Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon.
- 2015–2019
Ophthalmology residency
Department of Ophthalmology, Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon.
- 2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”, Novara, Italy.
Additional practical training
Oculoplastic Surgery A to Z masterclass, including hands-on cadaver dissection — Tsfat, June 2017.
Care that starts with listening
Empathetic listening, attention to detail and analytical thinking are qualities Dr. Jaar values in his work. Your visit is an opportunity to share your concerns, understand the examination findings and discuss your care options.
Let’s find a time for you.
Available Friday and Saturday, 16:00–19:00, Palestine local time. Your selected time is confirmed immediately.