Successful, ethical and highly-experienced ophthalmologist seeks to become an asset and positive team member for forward-thinking and motivated healthcare practice. The organization will be well-served due to excellent communication skills and years of experience working with patients, hospitals and other medical providers in both conventional and unconventional ways.
Skills
Surgery
Patient Information Collection
Repairing
Patient Care
Preventative Care
Family Education
Patient Charting
Visual Field Testing
Ophthalmology
Laser Surgery
Disease Prevention
Treatment Plan Development
Eye Examinations
Surgical Instruments
Macular Degeneration Disorders
Diagnosing Eye Conditions
Retinal Disease Expertise
Ocular Health Education
Post-Op Care
Eye Health Education
Visual Examinations
Eye Care
Management of Financial Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Patient/Family Education
Active Learning
Follow-Up Care
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Teaching
Staff Management
Communication
Management
Education and Training
University Of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock, ARExpected in 08/1975 – –Board Certified Ophthalmologist:Residency - GPA:
University Of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAExpected in 06/1969 – –Surgical Internship:Ophthalmology - GPA:
University Of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock, ARExpected in 06/1968 – –M.D.: - GPA:
University Of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock, ARExpected in 06/1964 – –Pre-med Training:Pre-Medicine - GPA:
Certifications
Certified Ophthalmologist (CO)
Doctor of Integrative Medicine - June 2000
Experience
ASSOCIATED COMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE - OPHTHALMOLOGIST, SURGEON City, STATE, 07/2017 - Current
Address - 2441 East Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone - (XXX) 732-8404
Practicing Ophthalmology by performing medical eye examinations, case load average 45 patients per day.
Performing cataract and other eye surgery procedures of the anterior segment, case load average 20 procedures per week.
Performing anterior and posterior segment laser surgery for a wide variety of diseases of the eye, case load average 10 procedures per week
Strabismus evaluation, treatment and surgery when required.
Avastin injections for posterior segment disease of the eye.
Manifests refraction for difficult cases
Newborn, pediatric, and also care for the elderly.
Patient education in the prevention and treatment of eye injury, disease, and illness as well as general safety.
Networking with other doctors, hospitals, and surgery centers to ensure I am providing the highest quality and most innovative care, and special care when needed.
Takes emergency calls for patients, even after hours. Also makes house calls for non-ambulatory patients.
OCALA REGIONAL HOSPITAL - ON-CALL EYE SURGEON & EDUCATOR City, STATE, 11/2015 - Current
Address: 1431 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (XXX) 401-1000
This is an on-call position for the Ophthalmology department, where procedures are performed related to trauma of the eye.
Complete pre- and post-op patient inspections.
Collaborate with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
Communicate with patients' designated family members and friends after surgeries to explain results and patient status.
Conduct follow up appointments after patient surgeries to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper care and healing.
Practiced Ophthalmology by performing medical eye examinations, case load approx. 35-50 patients per day.
Performed cataract and other eye surgery procedures of the anterior segment, case load 10-25 per week.
Performed anterior and posterior segment laser surgery for a wide variety of diseases of the eye.
Strabismus evaluations, treatment and surgery when required.
Avastin injections for posterior segment disease of the eye.
Manifested refraction for difficult cases
Newborn and Pediatric care, in addition to the elderly.
Patient education in the prevention and treatment of eye injury, disease, Illness and safety.
Networked with other doctors, hospitals, and surgery centers to ensure I am providing the highest quality of care, and special care when needed.
Took emergency call for patients for the whole practice after hours and weekends for three of the four locations.
Traveled to three of the four offices weekly within a radius of 115 miles of the central office, meaning that Four out of Five days a week 112 hours of drive time was the average, so work days were commonly 12-to-15 hours in length.
MCNAIR MEDICAL CENTER - HEAD OPHTHALMOLOGIST & OWNER City, STATE, 12/1978 - 05/2015
Address: Multiple Locations, home office 15 Industrial Park Road, Heber Springs, FL 72543
Phone: (501) 362-7006, DIsconnected
Practiced Ophthalmology by performing medical eye examinations, case load average 30-50 patients per day.
Performed cataract and other eye surgery procedures of the anterior segment, case load average 8-15 procedures per week.
Performed anterior and posterior segment laser surgery for a wide variety of diseases of the eye, case load average 5 procedures per week
Strabismus evaluation, treatment and surgery when required.
Avastin injections for posterior segment disease of the eye.
Manifested refraction for difficult cases
Provided Newborn, pediatric, and also care for the elderly.
Provided patient education in the prevention and treatment of eye injury, disease, and illness as well as general safety.
Networked with other doctors, hospitals, and surgery centers to ensure I am providing the highest quality and most innovative care, and special care when needed.
Took emergency calls for patients, even after hours. Also makes house calls for non-ambulatory patients.
Analyzed test results to develop proper eye care treatment plans.
Created treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals and performed laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape or replace ocular tissue.
Operated equipment such as ophthalmoscopes, slit lamps and lenses and provided advice and reassurance to patients and family members.
Documented and evaluated patients' medical histories and prescribed topical medications to treat conditions and manage pain.
Developed and implemented plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services and educated patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
Prescribed appropriate medications to treat eye diseases and infections.
Prescribed ophthalmologic treatments, including chemotherapy, cryotherapy and low vision therapy.
Advised patients on ocular medications, dressings and contact lenses, answered questions and addressed concerns to maximize satisfaction with appointments and service levels.
Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Executed laser surgeries to reshape and replace ocular tissue.
Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
United States Army - PREVENTATIVE MED/PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER City, STATE, 07/1969 - 07/1971
Achieved rank of Captain
Received the Army Commendation and National Defense Service Medals
Taught disease prevention to soldiers on base at Fort Benning and Abroad.
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