Dr. David Chaffin

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Reno, NV
(775) 329-2300
Accepts Medicare

Location

5420 Kietzke Ln, Ste 103
Reno, NV 89511

Areas of Expertise

Refractive Surgery
Medical Retina
General Ophthalmology
Premium Intraocular Lenses
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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

  • UC Davis Medical Center

    Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)

    1994

    UC Davis Medical Center

    Residency
  • Internal Medicine

    1990

    USC Medical Center & Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    Residency
  • UCLA School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

    1989

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Medical School
  • University of California, Davis

    Biochemistry

    1985

    UC Davis

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

    1985

    UC Davis

Publications & Press

  • Achieve Optimal Results with the ReSTOR Multifocal IOL

    Ophthalmology Management2007
  • Co-Management of Premium IOLs

    Presentation; MO, New Orleans2007
  • Partnering with Primary Eyecare Providers in Premium IOL Care

    Ophthalmology Management2007
  • Refractive Surgery Co-Management

    Pacific University School of Optometry1999

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NV
License Numbers
NV7135