4.4
25 Ratings with 9 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Dooner was born in Wisconsin but spent much of his life, including his high school years, in Ireland. He graduated with distinction from the University of Rochester in New York, earning a bachelor's degree in neuroscience at one of the nation's top-tier research universities. Returning to Ireland, he received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1991. Completing a retina research fellowship at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Dooner later completed his ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Finally settling in Austin, he joined Austin Retina Associates in 1998. Dr. Dooner specializes in managing all diseases of the retina, vitreous and ma...
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- 39 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Of Al Hosp, Ophthalmology; St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
- 9 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James W. Dooner
Medical Specialties
James W. Dooner has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
James W. Dooner has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
James W. Dooner holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Ophthalmology; St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year, University of Alabama Hospital Program, University Ala At Birmingham in 1992, and St Johns Mercy Med Center in 1992.
Medical School
Graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain in 1991.
NPI Number
James W. Dooner's NPI number is 1962474643.
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- James Dooner's office is located at 801 W 38th St Ste 200, Austin, TX, 78705.
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