- Primary Care Optometry
- Ocular Disease Managment
- Practice Management
- Dry Eye Management
Julian Ongaro
Big Rapids,MI
Summary
Developed extraordinary professionalism from colorful background experience. Communication excellence easily translates esoteric ocular health terminology so patients can make informed decisions and partake in their healthcare decisions. Inherently devoted to investigation and process improvement while balancing realistic expectations and financial limitations.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Intern
Cherry Health Center
01.2025 - Current
- Engaged an underserved patient population and navigated various barriers to primary and medical eye care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for diverse patients requiring additional services outside of the clinic.
Optometric Intern
University Eye Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided a broad spectrum of eye care including low vision, electrodiagnostics, specialty contact lenses, dry eye, and pediatrics.
- Operated and interpreted results of state of the art diagnostic equipment and properly billed for services rendered.
Optometric Intern
VA Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Treated and managed a patient population with a heavy emphasis on ocular disease.
- Provided comprehensive eye care in a high volume fast paced clinical setting.
Education
O.D. - Optometry
Michigan College of Optometry
Big Rapids05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Charles Town, WV10-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2021
Skills
- Accurate Refractions
- Glaucoma screening
- Ocular Disease diagnosis
- Empathy and Rapport
- Interpersonal Communication
- Thorough and Concise EHR Documentation
- Patient Centered Professionalism
- Teamwork Support
Accomplishments
- 10 years of Active Duty U.S. Navy Service with an Honorable Discharge
- Completed Optometry academic curriculum while raising a family of five
Interests
Timeline
Optometric Intern
Cherry Health Center
01.2025 - Current
Optometric Intern
University Eye Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Optometric Intern
VA Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
O.D. - Optometry
Michigan College of Optometry
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ferris State University
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