David Chaffin's Online Review Report Card

This doctor had no time for me and had no interest in explaining my condition to me nor the possible outcomes. His "bedside" manner was terrible. I actually left this practice after 1 visit, and was willing to drive all the way to UCSF ophthalmology center multiple times a year to have my condition treated, which by the way is a 5 star establishment. Their ophthalmology department is rated in the top 10 in the country. My eyes were too important to leave in the subpar doctors hands.

Had cataract surgery on my left eye March of 2018 with Dr. Chaffin at Eye Surgery Center of Northern Nevada. Post surgery I was given an injection in my left cheek that began to bleed in recovery. Was discharged from recovery with an ice pack on the still bleeding site. Several hours later the injection site hemorrhaged causing OCS and pressure on the optic nerve. Followup with Dr. Chaffin that evening and 14 other physicians over the next year including 3 emergency room visits were not help full. I remain permanently blind in the left eye. Dr. Chaffin apologized. There was no recovery.

It’s been 10 years since I had cataract surgery by Dr. David Chaffin of Nevada Eye Consultants. I am now 82 years old and my eye site is still close to 20/20. In consultation with my opthamologist Dr. Laura Patterson at Pritchett Eye Care I had chosen the monvision option (different focal lengths for left and right eyes) and the astigmatism extra cost lens option. I was able to test drive the monovision option for a week with soft contact lenses and I really liked it from the getgo. The surgery was trouble free and the results were spectacular. Proof is in the pudding. This was the best medical procedure of my life and I still don’t wear glasses.

Blinded during after surgery procedures in March of 2018. Total medical costs for the follow up year were approx. $35,000.00

Blinded during cataract surgery by un-necessary injection near my left eye Mar. of 2018

Caused bleeding in the left cheek , damage to the optic nerve ( O.C.S.) and blindness of the left eye during cataract surgery March of 2018. Dr. apologized. No recovery

Had cataract surgery with Dr. Chaffin March of 2018. Given after surgery injection that struck an artery causing O.C.S., pressure on the optic nerve, and permanent blindness of the left eye. Followup included Chaffin and 14 other doctors, three Emergency Room visits, plus $35,000.00 in insurance billings. Dr. Chaffin apologized but there was no recovery.

Had cataract surgery on my left eye March of 2018 with Dr. Chaffin at Eye Surgery Center of Northern Nevada. Post surgery I was given an injection in my left cheek that began to bleed in recovery. Was discharged from recovery with an ice pack on the bleed site. Several hours later the bleed hemorrhaged causing O.C.S. and pressure on the optic nerve. Follow up with the operating surgeon and 14 other physicians including 3 Emergency Room visits were not help full. I remain permanently blind in the left eye. Note: Dr. Caffin apologized. There was no recovery

I should have read the reviews before having cataract surgery done by Dr. Chaffin. My initial office visit was more a sales pitch than a professional exam, leaving "this is a mill" impression. Foolishly, I went ahead and scheduled the surgeries. However, before the procedures were done , I was required to pay $2400.00 up front even though I am covered by Medicare and a supplemental insurance. The surgeries went well, but the extra cost is excessive. Cataract surgery is a simple procedure. No need to go to an overpriced assembly line operation .

I had cataract surgery on both eyes in 2014. Now five years later I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Chaffin. I had ample time to discuss lens options and make my decision. The staff are very professional and both surgeries were handled efficiently and were without any complications. At age 78 I no longer require corrective glasses either for reading or distant vision.