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Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS

Speaks
English

801 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705

(512) 451-0103 Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS, Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration, Austin, TX
Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration

Overview

Dr. James W. Dooner is a vitreoretinal specialist who joined Austin Retina Associates in 1998 and sees patients in Austin and Central Texas, including Waco and Temple. Born in Wisconsin, he spent much of his youth, including his high school years, in Ireland.

He completed a retina research fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, then his ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists and presents research at regional meetings.

Dr. Dooner manages all diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula, including macular holes, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, eye trauma and macular degeneration, and supports vitreoretinal care in developing countries.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Focus Areas

  • Macular degeneration
  • Diabetic eye disease
  • Retinal detachment repair
  • Retina clinical trials

Conditions Treated

  • Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
  • Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
  • Retinal detachment
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Macular hole and epiretinal membrane
  • Vitreous hemorrhage
  • Endophthalmitis

Procedures Performed

  • Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
  • Pars plana vitrectomy
  • Scleral buckle surgery
  • Pneumatic retinopexy
  • Retinal laser photocoagulation
  • Macular membrane peeling
  • Clinical trial therapies

Credentials

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Retina Specialists (Fellow)

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Education & Training

  1. Fellowship

    Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins

    Retina research fellowship

  2. Residency

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Ophthalmology

  3. Fellowship1998

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Retina

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Austin Retina Associates

801 West 38th Street
Austin, TX 78705
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Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. James W. Dooner?

Call Austin Retina Associates at (512) 451-0103 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. James W. Dooner?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. James W. Dooner specialize in?

Dr. James W. Dooner practices Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration, Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Surgery. Focus areas include Macular degeneration, Diabetic eye disease, Retinal detachment repair and Retina clinical trials.

Where does Dr. James W. Dooner practice?

Dr. James W. Dooner sees patients at Austin Retina Associates, 801 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705.

Is Dr. James W. Dooner accepting new patients?

Dr. James W. Dooner is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. James W. Dooner speak?

Dr. James W. Dooner speaks English.

Where did Dr. James W. Dooner train?

Dr. James W. Dooner completed residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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