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Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. James Dooner, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

801 W. 38th Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705

(512) 451-0103

Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS is a retina specialist in Austin, TX specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS is affiliated with Ascension, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, AUSTIN RETINA ASSOCIATES PLLC, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus, Ascension Seton Northwest and Austin Retina Associates.

Office Locations

801 W. 38th Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

photocoagulation

photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment

prophylaxis

retinal detachment prophylaxis

retinal photocoagulation

In 2023, Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS had a list price for photocoagulation, photocoagulation to prevent retinal detachment, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), retinal detachment prophylaxis, and retinal photocoagulation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS performed more eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

fundus photography

pars plana vitrectomy

vitrectomy

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), and vitrectomy with membrane peel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	47
doctor visit	376
eye procedures	6040
injections	1499
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	174
phototherapy (light therapy)	24
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	707
eye procedures	5666
injections	1488
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	134
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	987
Black	69
Hispanic	121
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	214
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	538
eye procedures	6546
injections	1718
photocoagulation	105
phototherapy (light therapy)	20
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	725

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	999
Black	61
Hispanic	127
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	238
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	43
doctor visit	1206
eye procedures	6499
injections	1922
photocoagulation	73
phototherapy (light therapy)	18
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	992
Female	1418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1970
Black	118
Hispanic	254
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	970
From 75 to 84	746
85 and over	458
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	410
eye procedures	7550
injections	2073
photocoagulation	58
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	639

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	917
Black	60
Hispanic	148
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	490
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	224
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	48
doctor visit	248
eye procedures	7779
injections	2051
photocoagulation	42
phototherapy (light therapy)	16
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	659

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	953
Black	48
Hispanic	138
Asian	16
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	224
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	178
eye procedures	7836
injections	1986
photocoagulation	49
phototherapy (light therapy)	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	979
Black	54
Hispanic	128
Asian	30
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	389
85 and over	242
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	124
eye procedures	7985
injections	1947
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	566
Female	711

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1029
Black	55
Hispanic	140
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	519
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	241
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	43
doctor visit	88
eye procedures	6930
injections	1724
photocoagulation	36
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	492
Female	641

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	919
Black	54
Hispanic	111
Asian	27
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	213
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	48
doctor visit	1305
eye procedures	5750
injections	1761
ultrasound (sonogram)	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	507
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	935
Black	48
Hispanic	102
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	411
85 and over	218
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	44
doctor visit	1435
eye procedures	5293
injections	1707
ultrasound (sonogram)	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	605

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	910
Black	41
Hispanic	72
Asian	28
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	189
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Austin, TX were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	46
doctor visit	601
eye procedures	6715
injections	1806
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	75
phototherapy (light therapy)	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	510
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	963
Hispanic	121
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	393
85 and over	223
Less than 65	90
65 to 74	474

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He completed residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Residency: St. John's Mercy Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Dell Seton Medical Center

The University of Texas (UT) System

AUSTIN RETINA ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus

Ascension Seton Northwest

Austin Retina Associates

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

4.8

Overall Rating

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ThromboGenics, Inc.	$1,689 JETREA $1,689
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,347 LUCENTIS $870	VABYSMO $252	SUSVIMO $126	$100
Allergan Inc.	$1,251 OZURDEX $624	RESTASIS $382	LUMIGAN $105	$140
US Retina LLC	$1,188 $1,188
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$818 Eylea $441	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $232	EYLEA aflibercept injection $98	EYLEA HD $47
Other	$5,222 EYLEA aflibercept injection $471	ILUVIEN $371	Spectralis $355	AmnioGuard $340	NonCovered Product $243	Other $3,443

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,250
Consulting Fee	$1,500
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$1,188
Education	$207
Entertainment	$193
Other	$176

Research Payments

Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS has received 65 research payments totaling $622,634.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. James W. Dooner, MD, FASRS.

US Retina LLC	2017	$4,166.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$4,166.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$4,166.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$4,166.67	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2022	$3,571.43	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$3,571.43	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$3,571.43	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. James Dooner's specialty is vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Patient ratings for Dr. Dooner average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Dooner has a special interest in eye problems. Before completing his residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama, and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Dooner attended medical school at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Dooner's hospital/clinic affiliations include Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas and Dell Seton Medical Center. According to Ascension, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Austin, TX.

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