ALI GHAFOURI, MD, FACS

Education and Training

Dr. Ghafouri earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Michigan State University, graduating with high honors. He was recognized with prestigious academic honors including Phi Kappa Beta, the Golden Key National Honor Society, and National Science Foundation research fellow award.

He completed his ophthalmology residency at New York University School of Medicine, where he was selected as Chief Resident. He then pursued elite subspecialty fellowship training in oculo-facial and orbital surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas medical center -one of the nation’s most respected programs.

Experience

With more than 25 years of experience and over 20,000 successful major surgeries performed, Dr. Ghafouri brings an exceptional level of mastery to his field. His dual expertise in ocular and facial plastic surgery allows for a uniquely sophisticated approach where aesthetic refinement is seamlessly integrated with functional precision.

Dr. Ghafouri serves as a consultant surgeon at Mayo Clinic. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Ghafouri has been named a “Top Doc” in PHOENIX Magazine more than 10 times, including multiple years as the top vote-getter among his peers. He is the only oculoplastic surgeon to have such a distinction. He is also recognized as a Castle Connolly Physician, an honor reserved for a select group of physicians nationwide. He has been an invited lecturer to a number of medical symposiums.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a past president of the Phoenix Ophthalmological Society. He served as Chief of Ophthalmology at HonorHealth for 15 years.

Philosophy

Dr. Ghafouri believes that exceptional results are achieved through  meticulous attention to detail creating outcomes that are natural. Equally important is listening. He is deeply committed to understanding each patient’s goals and expectations, ensuring every individual feels heard, respected, and cared for. This philosophy extends to his entire team, who share a genuine dedication to compassion, attentiveness, and patient-centered care.

Dr. Ghafouri does not believe in one-size-fits-all or trademarked surgical procedures that are often heavily marketed on social media to create trends and attract new clients. He believes every patient is unique and deserves a personalized treatment plan based on their anatomy, concerns, and goals, with each surgical approach tailored to achieve the most natural result.

Honesty and patient safety are central to his approach. Dr. Ghafouri recommends procedures only when they are appropriate and in the patient’s best interest, and he is not hesitant to advise against surgery when he feels the patient is not a good candidate.

Choosing Dr. Ghafouri

Dr. Ghafouri’s reputation has been built quietly and deliberately over decades through results, trust, and enduring professional relationships. His practice is almost entirely referral-based, drawing patients from across the country and internationally, including physicians, surgeons, and individuals seeking the highest level of discretion and expertise. He is widely regarded as a “surgeon’s surgeon.” Dr. Ghafouri has performed surgery on over 700 physicians and their families, a rare distinction that reflects an exceptional level of trust within the medical community.

He is also a recognized authority in complex revision and reconstructive eyelid surgery, frequently treating complications from procedures performed elsewhere, establishing him as a destination for patients requiring advanced corrective surgery to restore form and function.

In contrast to the modern trend of rapid visibility through social media, Dr. Ghafouri has built his practice through word-of-mouth rather than exposure. His reputation is defined not by promotion, but by consistent excellence, patient satisfaction, and outcomes that speak for themselves.

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Outside the Operating Room

Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Ghafouri is a devoted husband and father who values spending meaningful time with his family. He has a deep appreciation for nature and enjoys the outdoors, including hiking and traveling.

He is also an avid sports enthusiast who played soccer in college and continues to closely follow both college and professional basketball and football. Beyond his personal interests, Dr. Ghafouri is committed to giving back having performed surgeries internationally on a pro bono basis, as well as caring for veterans through his work at the VA in Houston. He continues to seek opportunities to provide charitable surgical care both locally and abroad.

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REVIEWS

“I give Dr. Ghafouri the highest rankings in all categories! He is kind, patient, compassionate and above all, a brilliant surgeon! I wish he could be my doctor for everything medical! Thank you Dr. Ghafouri! I have also used Kyle for injections and she is patient kind and so knowledgeable! Made the experience painless and comfortable!!!! Truly a wonderful office with a sweet staff all around!”

“Dr. Ghafouri and his team are very professional and knowledgeable. Very well-educated in his specialty and very helpful. His office environment is clean, bright and efficient.”

“Wonderful office. The whole staff and providers are fantastic.”