Sherif M. El-Harazi, M.D., M.P.H.

Meet the Doctor

Dr. El-Harazi is an internationally recognized clinician, surgeon, researcher and educator. He is the Founder and Medical Director of Lugene Eye Institute and Global Research Management located in Glendale, CA.

Dr. El-Harazi received a Bachelor of Science as well as his Medical degree from the University of Alexandria, Egypt. He completed his Ophthalmology Residency, a Comprehensive Clinical Fellowship as well as Research Fellowship at the University of Texas-Houston. He later received a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas-Houston.

Aside from being a practicing ophthalmologist, he serves as a clinical mentor for the Glendale Adventist Family Practice Residency Program, where he enjoyed teaching their residents for the last 20 years.

Dr. El-Harazi has an extensive research experience. He authored or co-authored numerous journal articles, abstracts and book chapters. He participated as Principal Investigator in nearly 100 clinical trials and research projects involving the development of new drugs. His work extends beyond ophthalmology with clinical trial experience in pre-clinical (animal models), and Sub-Investigator across multiple therapeutic areas (oncology, internal medicine, rheumatology, and neurology).

Dr. El-Harazi is currently a lead investigator in multiple national clinical trials and serves as an advisor as well as medical monitor for major pharmaceutical companies.