Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awarded grades of clinical honors.
Interests
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Joseph A. Russo, O.D.

Auburn,ME

Summary


Practiced Optometrist with 25 years of experience performing examinations and diagnosis of eye diseases and disorders. Skillful in preparing prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses, maintaining strong commitment to accuracy. Versed at forging and cultivating productive relationships with clients, achieving high levels of satisfaction, retention and referrals.

I have 12 years of experience performing eye exams at nursing homes caring for geriatric and infirmed patients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Optometrist

Brighton Eye Care Associates.
09.2023 - Current
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.

Optometrist

Dr. Joseph. A. Russo, O.D.
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and training of support staff members to maintain high-quality patient care standards within the practice.
  • Managed billing procedures efficiently to ensure timely reimbursement from insurance providers while maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.

Optometrist

Attleboro Vision Care Associates
08.2009 - 10.2021
  • Owned and operated private optometry practice and partnered with administrative staff to plan schedules and promote services.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with team members, resulting in increased staff satisfaction.
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Established referral networks with ophthalmologists for surgical co-management, enhancing overall patient care options available at the practice.
  • Provided exceptional patient care, consistently receiving positive feedback from patients and colleagues alike.

Optometrist

Medical Eye Care Associates
09.2004 - 08.2016

Performed nursing home exams and optical care for 30 nursing homes in Massachusetts.

  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex eye conditions.
  • Provided exceptional patient care, consistently receiving positive feedback from patients and colleagues alike.

Optometrist

Eye Health Vision Center
12.2005 - 08.2008
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.

Optometrist

Dr. Gerald Savard
09.2004 - 12.2005
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.

Optometrist

Ninneman Eye Care
07.2000 - 12.2005
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.

Optometrist

Koch Eye Associates
08.2000 - 09.2005
  • Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
  • Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
  • Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
  • Mentored optometry students during their clinical rotations, fostering professional development for future practitioners.

Education

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

The New England College of Optometry
Boston, MA
05-2000

Pre-Medical Studies - Pre-Medical

University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA
06-1996

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
05-1991

Skills

  • Eyeglasses prescription
  • Refractive error correction
  • Patient counseling
  • Ocular health evaluation

Affiliations

  • Maine Optometric Association
  • American Optometric Association

Awarded grades of clinical honors.

Achieved in fourth year rotations.

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Animal Care
  • Playing Sports

Timeline

Optometrist

Brighton Eye Care Associates.
09.2023 - Current

Optometrist

Dr. Joseph. A. Russo, O.D.
03.2022 - 06.2023

Optometrist

Attleboro Vision Care Associates
08.2009 - 10.2021

Optometrist

Eye Health Vision Center
12.2005 - 08.2008

Optometrist

Medical Eye Care Associates
09.2004 - 08.2016

Optometrist

Dr. Gerald Savard
09.2004 - 12.2005

Optometrist

Koch Eye Associates
08.2000 - 09.2005

Optometrist

Ninneman Eye Care
07.2000 - 12.2005

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

The New England College of Optometry

Pre-Medical Studies - Pre-Medical

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Suffolk University
Joseph A. Russo, O.D.