RUSHIL BRAHMBHATT
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with 2 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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Intern
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Independently performed comprehensive eye exams which included entrance testing, refractions, slit lamp examinations, and dilated fundus examinations
- Performed and analyzed reports from optometric instruments such as optical coherence tomography and visual field testing in order to manage conditions such as primary open angle glaucoma, age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and irvine gass syndrome.
- Regularly assessed patients with narrow angles using 4 mirror gonioscopy.
- Effectively maintained electronic patient health records while adhering to guidelines provided by the VA
Optometric Intern
Holistic Vision Care
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Ordered individualized eyeglasses frames and lenses from the optical for TBI patients.
- Routinely performed binocular vision assessments on pediatric patients as well as patients with post concussive and visual motion sensitivity issues.
- Gained experience working with many kids on the autism spectrum diagnosed with conditions such as ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.
- Regularly assisted lead optometrist in weekly vision therapy sessions which included both accommodative and vergence exercises such as monocular accomodative rock, brock string, quoits vectograms, and aperture rule
- Maintained and updated electronic patient files
- Passed clinical rotation with honors distinction
Optometric Intern
Freehold Ophthalmology
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted optometrist with refractions, slit lamp examinations, and dilated fundus examinations.
- Performed regular contact lens fittings including both soft and occasionally specialty lens fittings such as gas permeable and scleral lenses
- Occasionally performed lacrimal procedures such as punctal plug insertions, meibomian gland expression, and intense pulse light therapy for treatment and management of aqueous deficient and evaporative dry eyes.
- Answered patient questions regarding eye condition diagnoses and treatments offered by lead optometrist.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and aphakic lenses.
- Spent 8 hrs per week observing and occasionally assisting in opthalmic surgeries such as chalazion removals and lid blepharoplasty
- Passed clinical rotation with honors distinction
Optometric Intern
The Eye Institute
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Optometric shadowing: 4-8hrs/wk from July 2021 to February 2022
- Direct patient care 12-16hrs/wk from February 2022 to May 2023
- Performed full comprehensive eye exams under the supervision of the optometrist
- Examined patients with full range of vision problems and consulted medical charts to assist with diagnosis.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments such as auto-refractor, lensometer, keratometer, topographer, humphrey visual field, and optical coherence topography.
- Regularly rotated through ocular emergency department and effectively managed conditions such as uveitis and seasonal, allergic, and viral forms of conjunctivitis
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Honors distinction from November 2022-May 2023
Optical Intern
America's Best
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Filled and dispensed eyeglass prescriptions, fitting frames, lenses and contact lenses for comfort and convenience.
- Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Maintained inventory levels and accurate records of contact lenses and eyeglass frames.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Serviced, repaired and maintained customer glasses and frames.
Ophthalmology Research Lab Manager
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Conducted Ophthalmology bench research in Dr. Arturo Bravo Nuevo's lab on several ocular disease topics such as Retinopathy of Prematurity, Glaucoma, and Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Regularly performed common ophthalmology/optometry techniques such as OCT and ERG on anesthetized mice for following disease progression
- Adept at mounting retina tissue sections of mice for thorough histological analysis using Immunofluorescence Microscopy
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Duties included planning and conducting experiments with several mice models, collecting and presenting data, and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel and MATLAB
- Made several Microsoft Powerpoint presentations periodically which included analyzing results and planning future experiments
- Trained new students on important laboratory techniques and helped them with planning their projects
Volunteer
IC Laser Eye Care
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Scheduled appointments, handled referrals and ordered supplies for optometric practice.
- Greeted patients, prepared exam rooms and documented medical records to keep office running efficiently and effectively.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Observed problem-focused optometric exams while shadowing lead optometrist.
Education
Doctor of Optometry (In Progress) -
Salus University
Elkins Park, PA05.2024
Masters - Biomedical Sciences
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA05.2020
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Sociology
UNIVERSITY oF THE SCIENCES
PHILADELPHIA, PA05.2015
Skills
- Refraction
- Contact Lens Fitting
- Vision Therapy
- Gonioscopy
- Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Retinal Imaging Analysis
- Binocular Vision Evaluation
- Pediatric Optometry
Opthalmic Research
- Investigative Opthalmology and Visual Science Abstract Publications (Some published multiple times over 3 year span from 2019-2021, 10 total publications):
- A Functional and Histological Analysis of Oxygen Sensitivity during the Critical Period of Retinal Development
Rushil Brahmbhatt; Jake Bernstein; christopher Sutera; E-Jine Tsai; Paul Lecker; jessica Kim; Monica Anne Faye Villegas; Eric Gdovin; Nathan Morrison; Grzegorz Gorski; Zeus Antonello; Mindy George-Weinstein; Arturo Bravo NuevoInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2021; 62(8):1666. - Myo/Nog Cells Migrate to Areas of Stress Within the Eye in a Mouse Model of Glaucoma
Karanveer Johal; Paul Lecker; John Spikes; Jake Bernstein; Alexa McGrath; Victoria MacPherson; RushilBrahmbhatt; Mark Martin; Brent Bisco; Sarah Adams; Muhannah Hossain; Jashanveer Johal; Grzegorz Gorski; Arturo Bravo Nuevo; Jacquelyn V GerhartInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2021; 62(8):2752. - Normalization of Oxygen-Induced Retinopathy by Myo/Nog Cell Supplementation
Christopher Kevin Sutera; Rushil Brahmbhatt; Grace Wilgucki; Christiane Martineau; Sarah Adams; Paul Lecker; Jake Bernstein; Karanveer Johal; John Spikes; Janine Tsai; Grzegorz Gorski; Jacquelyn V Gerhart; Mindy George-Weinstein; Nancy J Philp; Arturo Bravo NuevoInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2021; 62(8):3252. - Myo/Nog Cells are Phagocytotic and Increase in Number in Response to Photoreceptor Death in the Murine Model of Retinitis Pigmentosa
Diana Crowley; Rachel Souza; E-Jine Tsai; Samantha Murad; Sarah Coughlan; Mary Woodruff; Rushil Brahmbhatt; Paul Lecker; Grzegorz Gorski; John Benalcazar; Lindsay Gugerty; Jacquelyn V Gerhart; Mindy George-Weinstein; Arturo Bravo NuevoInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2021; 62(8):3056. - Myo/Nog cells: A Novel Approach to Neuroprotection in the Retina.
Arturo Bravo Nuevo; Mindy George-Weinstein; Jacquelyn V Gerhart; Alexa Noel McGrath; Samantha Murad; Paul Lecker; Karanveer Johal; John Spikes; Jonathan stone; Alice Brandli; Diana Crowley; Rushil Brahmbhatt; Christopher Sutera; Jake Bernstein; Nathan MorrisonInvest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.. 2020; 61(7):2485.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Optometric Intern
Philadelphia Veterans Affairs
11.2023 - 02.2024
Optometric Intern
Holistic Vision Care
08.2023 - 11.2023
Optometric Intern
Freehold Ophthalmology
05.2023 - 08.2023
Optical Intern
America's Best
09.2021 - 12.2021
Optometric Intern
The Eye Institute
07.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
IC Laser Eye Care
11.2020 - 04.2021
Ophthalmology Research Lab Manager
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
03.2018 - 06.2021
Doctor of Optometry (In Progress) -
Salus University
Masters - Biomedical Sciences
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Sociology
UNIVERSITY oF THE SCIENCES
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