Dr. Debari Mustafi

Practice: Seattle Children’s Hospital

Location: Seattle, Washington

Website: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/directory/debarshi-mustafi/

Email: debarshi.mustafi@seattlechildrens.org

Dr. Debarshi grew up in Chicago and earned his bachelor’s degree with Honors in Chemistry from the University of Chicago. He then matriculated to Case Western Reserve University as part of the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program to earn his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Debarshi completed his Ph.D. dissertation work under the tutelage of noted vision scientist, Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski. He was recognized for his dissertation research on the genetic features of the retina in health and disease with a doctoral excellence award. He completed his ophthalmology residency at University of Southern California/LA County. Debarshi was awarded the prestigious Heed Fellowship upon finishing residency and completed his medical and surgical vitreo-retinal fellowship at University of Washington. He then joined the faculty at UW with his clinical practice at Seattle Children’s hospital and his research laboratory at the Karalis Johnson Retina Center.

His clinical and research practice focuses on pediatric patients afflicted with blinding diseases, most notably, inherited retinal diseases. He has received a Clinical Scientist Development K08 Award from the National Eye Institute and has been recognized for his work with research awards from the Sinskey Foundation, the Gerber Foundation, the Alcon Research Institute and the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

As the only dedicated pediatric retina provider in the state of Washington, Dr. Mustafi's practice sees Coats’ Disease across the state as well as the neighboring regions. He is involved in clinical care as well as research in Coats’ Disease.

  • His clinical and research practice focuses on pediatric patients afflicted with blinding diseases, most notably, inherited retinal diseases. He has received a Clinical Scientist Development K08 Award from the National Eye Institute and has been recognized for his work with research awards from the Sinskey Foundation, the Gerber Foundation, the Alcon Research Institute and the Foundation Fighting Blindness.

  • Dr. Debarshi earned his bachelor’s degree with Honors in Chemistry from the University of Chicago. He then matriculated to Case Western Reserve University as part of the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program to earn his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Debarshi completed his Ph.D. dissertation work under the tutelage of noted vision scientist, Dr. Krzysztof Palczewski. He completed his ophthalmology residency at University of Southern California/LA County. Debarshi completed his medical and surgical vitreo-retinal fellowship at University of Washington.

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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