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About Me
Dr. David Chaffin is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 29 years of experience in comprehensive eye care. He specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, having performed more than 40,000 procedures including cataract and LASIK surgeries. His clinical expertise also includes glaucoma management and medical retina treatments.
After earning his medical degree from UCLA School of Medicine and completing an internship in internal medicine, Dr. Chaffin completed his ophthalmology residency at UC Davis Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and previously served as Medical Director of Nevada Eye Consultants. He currently practices as a general ophthalmologist on a part-time basis and serves as Director of the Eye Surgery Center of Northern Nevada.
Dr. Chaffin has extensive experience with premium intraocular lenses and has authored multiple publications and presentations on refractive surgery and premium IOL technology. He provides expert medical opinion services for patients seeking specialized eye care.
Training

Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)
1994UC Davis Medical Center
ResidencyInternal Medicine
1990USC Medical Center & Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Residency
Doctor of Medicine
1989University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Biochemistry
1985UC Davis
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
1985UC Davis
Publications & Press
Achieve Optimal Results with the ReSTOR Multifocal IOL
Ophthalmology Management•2007Co-Management of Premium IOLs
Presentation; MO, New Orleans•2007Partnering with Primary Eyecare Providers in Premium IOL Care
Ophthalmology Management•2007Refractive Surgery Co-Management
Pacific University School of Optometry•1999
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NV
- License Numbers
- NV7135


