Category: Interviews
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
Michael Onuscheck: Why I Joined OWL
A little over three years ago, I entered the world of Ophthalmology. Coming from another surgical sub-specialty, I realized I had to rebuild my personal and professional network from the ground up, but had no idea where to start. I knew that I could rely on my Alcon colleagues to introduce me to key physicians… Read More
Interview With Dr. Anish Kapur
Dr. Anish Kapur was interviewed by Laurie Brown, Membership Committee Chair, in May 2017. Laurie: I met Anish at the Hawaiian Eye 2017 meeting this year where he shared his tremendous background in information technology and electronic health record expertise with administrator attendees. Anish spoke on the New Technology Day agenda. Anish also attended our… Read More
OWL Interview with Bob Dempsey
Building a Franchise, a Team and Success in Ophthalmics OWL: Shire has been a huge supporter of OWL and we are thrilled to have you as our first member of the Champion Circle – which is a new membership level launched in January 2017. What motivated you to become a member of OWL? Mr. Dempsey:… Read More
Meet Lynn Anderson, PhD
Lynn Anderson, Ph.D was interviewed by Laurie Brown, Membership Committee Chair, in late February 2017. Laurie: I’ve known Lynn Anderson, Ph.D. as a colleague, friend, and OWL member for many years now. She is someone I look up to as a fellow ophthalmology professional, in love with the field and people it attracts. Lynn is… Read More
OWL New Member Profile, Henry L. Trattler, MD
Henry L. Trattler, MD, Ophthalmologist and Founding Member of the Center for Excellence in Eye Care, and Former Lieutenant Commander (R) in the US Coast Guard, was interviewed by Bindu Manne, OWL Membership Committee Co-Chair, in early February 2017. Bindu: Dear Dr. Trattler, welcome to OWL: Ophthalmic World Leaders! Each member has a unique and… Read More
Meet Donna M. McCune, Vice President, Corcoran Consulting Group
Donna M. McCune, CCS-P, COE, CPMA, Vice President, Corcoran Consulting Group was interviewed by Laurie Brown, Membership Committee Chair, in early January 2017. Laurie: I’ve known Donna McCune, COE, OCS as a colleague, friend, consultant and OWL member for many years now. She is someone I look up to as a fellow ophthalmology-lifer. Donna is… Read More
Meet Grace Chang, MD, PhD
Greetings! My name is Casey Lind, and as part of my role on the OWL Executive Committee for Membership to give members exposure and updates on OWL members of particular interest, I am interviewing one of my favorite members and colleague, Grace Chang, MD, PhD. Grace currently works for Alcon R&D in Lake Forest, CA,… Read More
Meet Dr. Leela V. Raju
Donna M. McCune, CCS-P, COE, CPMA, Vice President, Corcoran Consulting Group was interviewed by Bindu Manne, OWL Membership Committee Co-Chair, in early May 2016. New OWL member and ophthalmologist, Dr. Leela V. Raju is in private practice at Eye Physicians and Surgeons in Brooklyn, NY. She is also a clinical instructor at New York Eye… Read More