BUSINESS New OD
March 1, 2023
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4 min
Dr. O'Brien, the owner and optometrist at Denver Eye Care & Eyewear Gallery, provides valuable insights for new ODs on networking and community involvement to increase patient volume. She emphasizes networking through the Chamber of Commerce, involvement at the school level, participation in local events, and building relationships with primary care doctors and specialists. Her experiences and recommendations offer practical guidance for establishing value in a practice and engaging with the community.
1. Networking through the Chamber of Commerce is recommended for new ODs.2. Involvement at the school level, participation in local events, and building relationships with primary care doctors and specialists can increase patient volume.3. Dr. O'Brien suggests creative ways to connect with students and their families for benefiting from eye care.4. Systemic conditions with ocular manifestations should be discussed with local primary care doctors and specialists.5. Community involvement can also be in the form of leisure activities such as golfing, dining, or visiting local businesses.
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