CRST: The Podcast
CRST: The Podcast

06.28.23

Physician-Entrepreneurship in Ophthalmology

Join host Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, as he dives into the world of physician-entrepreneurship in ophthalmology with guests Ashley Brissette, MD, MSc, FRCSC; Ranya Habash, MD; and John A. Hovanesian, MD. Together, they explore the stages of launching a startup as an ophthalmologist—from identifying unmet needs to navigating financial backing and industry partnerships to balancing clinical practice against business ambitions. Learn how these trailblazers are reshaping the future of patient care, overcoming challenges, and pushing the boundaries of innovation in ophthalmology. For more on this topic, check out the May issue of CRSThttps://crstoday.com/articles/may-2023.

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