Category: Interviews
Doctors, Industry and COVID-19: Caring and Collaboration
On April 7th, 2020, OWL hosted a Virtual Program, bringing together clinicians to share how COVID-19 and the recent AAO directive is impacting their patients, practices and personal lives. And what industry needs to know! If you’re interested to learn how practices are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, as well as some inspiration on… Read More
An OWL Interview with Tracy Kenniff
What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today (in Ophthalmology or in general?) When thinking about the biggest challenges a CEO or Administrator of an Ophthalmology practice faces today, the first thing that comes to mind is Consolidation. This is the hot topic on all levels; small single physician independent practices struggling with the… Read More
OWL Interview with Dr. Constance Okeke
Why did you decide to join OWL? Dr. Okeke: If you’re in ophthalmology, it’s great to meet other ophthalmologists and clinicians, but it’s also great to meet non-HCPs, whether it’s those in the media world, research, industry, or another division – all whose work relates to eye care. I joined the OWL Development Committee because… Read More
The Art of Networking | An Interview with Craig Simak, Co-founder of OIS
What drives innovation in addition to great science?
OWL Interview with Kim Bartels, VP of Operations at Vance Thompson Vision
I have had the opportunity to meet fantastic professionals through this organization and I look forward to OWL events.
An Interview with Eric Major
Outlet: Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL): Advancing Diversity in Leadership – Blog Interviewer: OWL Publication Date: March 2019 OWL | What led you to joining OWL? Eric: I am one of the newer members of OWL, having joined this past summer. Our firm is an investment bank focused exclusively in healthcare services transaction advisory, and… Read More
Interview with Al Waterhouse
Outlet: Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL): Advancing Diversity in Leadership – Blog Interviewer: OWL Publication Date: February 2019 1 | What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today (in Ophthalmology or in general)? Despite the quantum leaps in technology, despite the ever-changing regulatory requirements, despite major shifts in the geopolitical environment, and despite the volatility of… Read More
Claire Bonilla Key Messages – December 2018
Interview with Claire Bonilla Outlet: Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL): Advancing Diversity in Leadership – Blog Interviewer: OWL Interview Date: December 13, 2018, 1:00 pm PT Publication Date: January 8, 2019 OWL: How did you hear about OWL and what inspired you to get involved? Claire: In 2015 it was impossible to enter the ophthalmic… Read More
Interview With Dr. Savak Teymoorian
Dr. Savak (“Sev”) Teymoorian was interviewed by Bindu Manne, Board Member at OWL, in October 2018. Bindu: How did you hear about OWL and what inspired you to become a Champion Member? Sev: The first time I heard about OWL was a few years ago. Honestly, what initially drew my attention to it is… Read More
In Pursuit of an Encore Career
Shifting to a new career pathway can facilitate personal and professional growth. As my husband and I made the move from Minnesota to Arizona at the end of 2016, it became clear that it was time to consider making the transition to an encore career. Aside from my family, the business of ophthalmology has always… Read More