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
Comment
I was honored to get Dr. Chow as my physician. Before I came here, I saw 6 other doctors about my condition and not a single one could or wanted to do a single thing but fit me with glasses. Dr.Chow found my problem and got me all fixed up. I'm sorry to hear that he is leaving the hospital, y'all are going to have a hard time finding someone that has his ambition that he has proven to me that he possesses.
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Jan 22, 2026Comment
The first guy who came and talked to me was wonderful, caring and nice. Wanted to get me help.The actual doctor who came in the room for maybe 10 minutes- looked at my eyes- told me I have migraines (no duh) and sent me packing so I can go schedule with another doctor at UAMS. I have IIH. Been diagnosed and had 5 surgeries- he didn't care that I'm in pain daily and had no resolve to help me. Just pass me off to another doctor who will do the same tests and make me try a ton of different medications for migraines. It's an endless circle. Doctors with degrees and whom are very intelligent need to go through one month of my shoes so they will solve this problem and stop bouncing me and people like me from doctor to doctor- test after test. With no solution. IF you have read ALL of this, I will be very surprised.
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Jan 14, 2026Comment
I still do not know exactly what we accomplished
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Jan 03, 2026Comment
Very pleased with Dr Chou
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Dec 27, 2025Comment
Very good experience!
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Dec 17, 2025Comment
My eyes were dilated but the doctor never examined my eyes. He just ordered tests, so I didn't understand the reason for the dilation.
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Dec 16, 2025Comment
Great Experience
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Nov 20, 2025Comment
The DR was very good and showed concern for my double vision.Explained to me its because of the neurofribroma at the base of my and back of my skull
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Nov 02, 2025Comment
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, 2025