![]() ![]() We are the largest group of retina specialists in Greater Austin and Central Texas. We at Austin Retina Associates™ are relentlessly committed to the journey of delivering excellence in retina care while treating everyone with respect and dignity. Dooner enjoys spending time with his wife, Leslie, a doctor of veterinary medicine, and their son, Finn, who is an active Boy Scout. This prestigious honor is only given to the top 5% of ophthalmologists in the community. He has been selected as one of Austin’s Super Doctors consistently for the past 10 years. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, Texas Ophthalmology Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dooner is board certified in ophthalmology and is a past president of the Austin Ophthalmological Society. ![]() He lectured at the opening of the first retinal institute in Shanghai, China, and has lectured and performed surgery in Zimbabwe.ĭr. Dooner is dedicated to the advancement of vitreoretinal care in developing countries. In addition to his community service contributions in Austin through educational seminars and lectures, Dr. He has also been the Principal Investigator for nationally recognized clinical research trials seeking newer and more effective surgical and pharmacological treatments for vitreoretinal pathologies. Dooner specializes in managing all diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula, including macular holes, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma and macular degeneration. Finally settling in Austin, he joined Austin Retina in 1998.ĭr. Dooner later completed his ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Completing a retina research fellowship at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Returning to Ireland, he received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in 1991. 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. Dooner was born in Wisconsin but spent much of his life, including his high school years, in Ireland. PVD, Retinal Holes, Tears or DetachmentsĪustin Retina puts patients first, with same-day appointments and 24/7 patient supportĭr. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |