Summary

Dr. Djafari graduated from Dartmouth College in 1992. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical School in Philadelphia. Dr. Djafari then completed his internship at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas, followed by residency training in ophthalmology at Tulane University in New Orleans.



Following residency training, Dr. Djafari undertook a fellowship program in vitreoretinal surgery at The Foundation for Retinal Research in New Orleans, headed by Dr. Kurt Gitter. Dr. Djafari took a position at The National Retina Institute, outside of Washington D.C. After five years in private practice at NRI, he elected to move back to Texas to found his own state-of-the-art retina practice, Texas Retina Institute.

Dr. Djafari is board certified in ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He holds active memberships with The American Society of Retina Specialists, The American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Austin Ophthalmological Society.

Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 52 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Florida Health Shands Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Seton Northwest Hospital

11113 Research BlvdAustin, TX 78759

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Carlson Chapin

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas

Medical Specialties

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Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Carlson Chapin has the following area of expertise

  • Anesthesia

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Florida Health Shands Hospital

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1974

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