Marco Ji, MD

Practice: Austin Retina Associates

Location: Austin, Texas

Website: https://www.austinretina.com/retina-specialists/marco-ji-md

Phone:  (800) 252-8259

Dr. Ji was born and raised in Italy, where he earned his medical degree from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, graduating with honors (cum laude). Dr. Ji moved to the US to pursue a research fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Stanford University. He went on to complete his medical internship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He further honed his expertise through a medical retina fellowship at the National Eye Institute/National Institutes of Health. Dr. Ji is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Ji is actively involved in translational and clinical research, with over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters to his name. He has also contributed to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for more than 50 publications. His research primarily focuses on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and advancements in retinal imaging techniques.

Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dr. Ji strives to provide the highest quality of patient care while fostering innovation in the field of retina. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is a dedicated competitive powerlifter and enjoys cooking as a personal passion.

FAQ

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, we are often contacted by anxious parents or patients who are seeking information after receiving a diagnosis of Coats’ Disease. The questions below are provided as a resource to assist you as you and your doctor decide the best approach for treatment. These questions do not constitute any form of medical advice or diagnosis. Each patient is unique. An experienced retinal specialist who has examined the patient is the best source of information for diagnosis and treatment. We always recommend getting a second opinion.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor (Download PDF)

  • Ahead of any treatments or procedures, it is important to ask yourself and the doctor the following questions:

    • How do you know that this is Coats’ Disease?

    • Has your doctor treated other patients with Coats’ Disease?

    • Have you sought a second opinion? If not, please consult our Doctor Directory for knowledgeable doctors in your area.

    • What Stage of Coats’ Disease is he/she in?

    • Will his/her vision get worse over time?

    • Will the eye have pain?

    • Will his/her eye start to turn out? Is muscle corrective surgery an option?

    • Are cataracts likely?

    • How likely is glaucoma? (due to retinal detachment)

    • Is there calcification?

    • What is the anticipated disease progression?

    • Is there a thorough vision exam available?

    • Where is the vision affected? (central/peripheral/distance)

    • Does he/she have depth perception? (3D visibility)

    • What about the non-Coats’ eye?

    • To what extent is his/her vision affected?

    • Will we be able to use this as a baseline to measure progress/decline?

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