STEPHEN THOMPSON OD
East Lansing
Summary
Multi-state licensed optometrist with several years of experience operating successful practice in various modes of practice. Reputation for delivering quality care and personalized service. Skilled in diagnosis and treatment of patients ranging from children to geriatrics.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
OPTOMETRIST, PRINCIPAL
EAST LANSING FAMILY EYECARE, PLLC
East Lansing
01.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages.
- Educated patients on eye health and preventative care practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure patient well-being.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Provided specialty contact lens treatments for myopia management, keratoconus, and irregular cornea pathologies.
- Managed pre-operative evaluations for surgical procedures such as laser surgery or cataract extraction.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in optometric medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
OPTOMETRIST, PRESIDENT
THOMPSON EYECARE, PLLC
East Lansing
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Cold start opening from business planning, site evaluations, build-out construction, opening vendor and business partnership accounts, marketing, recruiting, hiring, and training new staff.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
- Educate patients on eye health and disease prevention.
- Provided referrals when necessary to specialists who can provide additional services or treatments not available in the practice setting.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance clinical services.
- Maintain inventory of optical supplies and manage vendor relationships effectively.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF EYECARE
LUXOTTICA RETAIL
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Directed regional operations for retail eyewear, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
- Managed multi-store teams, fostering collaboration and enhancing customer service standards.
- Analyzed sales data, identifying trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Led performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to support employee development.
- Analyzed team performance on weekly basis through review of in-depth reports.
- Led regular training sessions on new products and services for regional staff members.
- Maximized selling effectiveness through coaching, recognition and providing effective feedback.
MANAGING OPTOMETRIST
LUXOTTICA RETAIL
Lansing
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Prescribed corrective lenses based on individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with optical team to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
- Managed patient records ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.
- Trained junior optometrists on best practices in patient care and examination techniques.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
Education
BS - BIOLOGY
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
East Lansing, MI 08.1986 - 01/1991
Doctor of Optometry - DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
SALUS UNIVERSITY (PCO)
Philadelphia, PA 08.1991 -
Skills
- Electronic patient engagement platforms
- Telemed solutions
- E-prescribing
- Comprehensive eye examinations
- Specialty contact lenses
- Surgical pre-operative evaluation
- Patient education
- Performance coaching
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Diagnosis and treatments
- Retinal imaging analysis
- Optical coherence tomography
License
Connecticut, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Missouri
Professional Leadership
- Board of Optometry, State of Michigan, 01/01/06, 12/31/14
- Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE), 01/01/14, Present
Timeline
OPTOMETRIST, PRINCIPAL
EAST LANSING FAMILY EYECARE, PLLC
01.2019 - Current
OPTOMETRIST, PRESIDENT
THOMPSON EYECARE, PLLC
01.2010 - 01.2019
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF EYECARE
LUXOTTICA RETAIL
01.2008 - 01.2010
MANAGING OPTOMETRIST
LUXOTTICA RETAIL
01.1998 - 01.2008
Doctor of Optometry - DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
SALUS UNIVERSITY (PCO)
08.1991 -
BS - BIOLOGY
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
08.1986 - 01/1991