Mark F. Klaff, O.D.
Houston,TX
Summary
Trusty Optometrist with experience in various care settings. Strong background in providing quality care to patients of wide range of ages and backgrounds. Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and treating variety of chronic and acute medical conditions. Diagnose disease causes, symptoms and likely progression based on patient histories, examinations and diagnostic testing. Diligent about addressing every need with conscientious and detail-oriented approach. Offering 41+ years of medical experience and passion for helping patients improve health and wellness. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctor of Optometry
Houston, Texas
2009.07 - Current
- Provide primary care optometry, examining patients prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
- Detect and diagnosis systemic conditions that manifest in the eyes.
- Advise patients on diagnosis and treatment options and make referrals when necessary for medical consultation.
Doctor of Optometry
Self, Private Practice
1982.07 - 2009.07
- Provided emergent medical care and treatment for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Treated acute and chronic conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
- Enhanced collaboration among healthcare team members for optimal patient care delivery.
- Increased patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, clear communication, and empathetic bedside manner.
- Prescribed medications and therapies to improve patients' health and well-being.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Thoroughly examined patients and elicited medical history data to use in assessing health and identifying conditions.
- Engaged with other professionals to impart knowledge and discuss best treatment courses.
- Implemented individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes.
- Delivered expert consultation and referrals for appropriate and effective treatment plans.
- Adhered to universal precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
- Instructed and advised patients regarding preventive health care measures to promote early detection, diagnosis and management of medical conditions.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
University of Houston College of Optometry
Houston, Texas05.1982
Skills
- First Aid Certification
- Task Prioritization
- SOAP notes expertise
- Patient Diagnosis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self Motivation
- EMR Software
- EMR
- ICD-10
- Excellent Communication
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Primary Care
- Continuous Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Diagnosis and prognosis
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Education
Photography
I have enjoyed for years composing and taking pictures of our children now our grand children. I like taking images of sunsets when traveling and pictures of flowers of all types, especially bluebonnets when in season.
Timeline
Doctor of Optometry
Houston, Texas
2009.07 - Current
Doctor of Optometry
Self, Private Practice
1982.07 - 2009.07
Doctor of Optometry -
University of Houston College of Optometry
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