Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, M.D. Ophthalmologist
Primary Appointment Location
Eye Clinic
4105 Outpatient Circle
UAMS Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5822
New and Returning Patients
Overview
About Dr. Charoenkijkajorn
Clinical Biography
Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, M.D., is an ophthalmologist at UAMS Health specializing in neuro-ophthalmology and ophthalmic pathology. Dr. Chaow brings expertise in various neuro-ophthalmic conditions such as giant cell arteritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, blepharospasm, optic neuritis and cranial nerve palsies.
Helping others is and has always been, a primary focus of his. Understanding the patient as a whole is where the smallest piece of information can be found that changes everything. Dr. Chaow’s focus is listening and understanding what his patients’ needs are and then applying everything he has learned to their betterment.
Clinical Focus
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Ophthalmic pathology
Dr. Charoenkijkajorn's Academic Background
Academic Biography
Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, M.D., is an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science in the UAMS College of Medicine Department of Opthalmology and the Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute. Dr. Chaow will spend one day every other week analyzing ocular specimens.
Prior to his tenure at UAMS, Dr. Chaow completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Houston Methodist Blanton Eye Institute in 2021. Subsequently, he underwent further training in ophthalmic pathology at the Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Pathology.
Originally from Thailand, Dr. Chaow earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, in 2014, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, which concluded in 2019.
Dr. Chaow has an extensive publication record, with over 30 articles in indexed ophthalmology journals. He is a sought-after speaker at international Ophthalmology conferences and actively contributes to organizations such as the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Faculty Appointments
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- Stanford Health Care
Ophthalmic Pathology - Fellowship
- Houston Methodist Hospital / University of Texas Medical Branch / University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Neuro-Ophthalmology - Residency
- Mahidol University
Ophthalmology - Medical School
- Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Associations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
Dr. Charoenkijkajorn's Research
Research Presentations
- Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2023, New Orleans, USA. April 23-27, 2023. Accuracy of Digital Image Analysis for Diagnosing IgG4 Related Ophthalmic Disease. Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, MD,Harjot Gill, MD , Brendalyn Glory, MD , Wangpan Shi, MD, Natalie Homer, MD, Clara Men, MD, Albert Wu, MD, Ph.D, Andrea Kossler, MD, Jonathan Lin, MD, Ph. D. (Poster presentation)
- American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists & Pathologists (AAOOP), Chicago, USA. September, 30 2022. PRAME Immunohistochemistry as a Diagnostic Tool for Inflamed Juvenile Conjunctival Nevus”. Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, Ian J. Dryden, Korina J. Steinbergs, Zain Afzal, Charles C. Lin, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, Jonathan H. Lin. (Oral presentation)
- North-American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Orlando, Florida, USA. March 11-16,2023. “Does a “2-cm temporal artery” make a difference in temporal arteritis? A Retrospective Review of 159 cases”. (Poster presentation)
- Walsh in Asia, 11th Asian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (ASNOS), Bangkok, Thailand. November 23-25, 2022. Presentation title “Recursion of the hollowness” (oral presentation)
- 32nd Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS), Kyoto, Japan. October 3-5th 2019. “Long-term outcomes of intended undercorrection intraocular lens implantation in pediatric cataract.” (Oral presentation: Travel grant award)
- United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology’s 112th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, March 11-16, 2023. “PRAME Immunohistochemistry Expression as a Diagnostic Tool for Inflammatory Juvenile Conjunctival Nevus” (Poster presentation)
- United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology’s 112th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, March 11-16, 2023. “Validation study on the use of digital image analysis software for quantifying IgG4, IgG or CD138, and IgG4/IgG for diagnosing IgG4 Related Disease” (Poster presentation)
- Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. February 23-26, 2023. “Progressive Bitemporal Hemianopsia: An Unusual Presentation of Non-Organic Visual Field Loss” (Poster presentation)
- North-American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS), Austin, Texas, USA. February 12-17, 2022. “Perineural Involvement of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Presented as Recurrent Pupil-sparing Third Nerve Palsy” (Poster presentation)
- 34th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO), Bangkok, Thailand. March 6-9,2019. “Spectrum of germline RB1 mutations and clinical manifestations in Thai retinoblastoma patients” (Poster presentation)
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Charoenkijkajorn
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed by Dr. Charoenkijkajorn
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Charoenkijkajorn's Areas of Expertise
Eye Care
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Neurology
UAMS Health provides expert care for adult patients with neurological disorders, including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles.
Locations Where Dr. Charoenkijkajorn Practices
Eye Clinic , Primary Location
4105 Outpatient Circle
UAMS Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5822
New and Returning Patients
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I will not be back to see this doctor. Originally I was supposed to see someone else but couldn't get an appointment until November. They sent me an opportunity to change the appointment to an earlier time. I did not know until the day of my visit that it was not the doctor that I was referred to by an ophthalmologist at UAMS that I saw on [DATE]. All the names are so long with very few vowels and when you are having eye problems I didn't catch my mistake.
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Sep 21, 2025Comment
I made the appointment to see Dr Chaco twice now but only seen his assistant both times and had my MRI sent over from Dr [NAME] but they did not have it. Now I have get a burn copy and make another appointment because nothing has been determined.
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Aug 30, 2025Comment
Dr. Chaow was very kind, asked me/answered my questions and concerns, and gave me a good solution for afterwards. He explained the problems with my condition in an easy to understand way and was very kind.
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Aug 22, 2025Comment
Excellent!!!!!
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Aug 20, 2025Comment
Dr. Chaow was very informative, knowledgeable and compassionate. Answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns.
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Jul 05, 2025Comment
Dr did not listen to my concerns and blew everything off
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Jun 13, 2025Comment
The doctor didn't seem to remember I had seen him before. I know they see thousands of patients but look at chart first. Maybe he was having a bad day
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May 22, 2025Comment
Without expressing names, no care toward my questions or concerns of area of pain, longevity of pain, etc. Only appeared to listen then express what would be done next or to convince me my concerns were irrelevant and this is what I'm going to do..... I may never get this chance to speak my truth again. I no longer trust medicine and I now understand others who do not. The God of heaven and earth will not fail us.
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Apr 14, 2025Comment
Dr. Chaow is very through, nice and caring. Very pleased to have him as my doctor.
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Apr 04, 2025Comment
I felt like I could use some more support as to what to expect. Like it was Friday and stated new meds and what to do if I had problems with meds. Not , go to ER if you have problems.
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Mar 01, 2025