Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

In today’s episode we’re excited to welcome Stacy Shamblott, the Aging Eyes Coordinator and a Low Vision Rehabilitation Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s State Services for the Blind. Tune in as we discuss helping individuals with vision loss adapt to life through community programs, low vision aids, and specialized training.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye 

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Thomas Oetting, an ophthalmologist and educator at the University of Iowa, who has shaped cataract surgery training worldwide. Tune in to hear about his impressive career, teaching philosophy, and passion for surgical education, plus some fascinating insights into the future of ophthalmology.    Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye  

Today we are joined by Dr. Lindsay Warner, a pediatric and adult anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic, and an expert in everything from fetal surgery to ophthalmic anesthesia. We’ll cover the anesthesiologists’ thoughts about eye surgery, sedation strategies and pediatric vs. adult considerations, and what ophthalmologists can do better in the OR. Don’t miss this one.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye  

Join us for a deeper dive with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, as he reveals the business side of building a world-class practice. He shares his meticulous process for finding the perfect private equity firm to partner with for Minnesota Eye Consultants, discussing the inherent risks and rewards. We also get his unique insights on the future of ophthalmology—what's next for the industry and where the biggest opportunities for growth lie.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard Lindstrom, founder of Minnesota Eye Consultants. He shares his remarkable journey from construction management to becoming a leader in ophthalmic surgery and innovation. Discover how key mentors shaped his path through academia, the VA clinic, private practice, and his international contributions. We also hear his insights on mentoring, bringing his incredible career full circle.   Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com   Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye  

Tune in to this special episode as we say goodbye to Dr. Andrea Tooley as our Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology podcast co-host. We will also welcome aboard Dr. Brittni Scruggs as my new co-host on our special program. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

Greg Griepentrog, oculoplastic surgeon and former senior medical director for a large academic ambulatory practice joins us today to talk about the changing state of healthcare, changing careers, leadership through change, and more. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on Twitter: @mayocliniceye

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brittni Scruggs, our vitreoretinal surgeon colleague here at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Scruggs shares her interest and expertise in managing verbal harassment in the workplace. Tune in to hear about how prevalent these circumstances occur and a toolkit to aid in your management.  The toolkit is as follows:   https://webeye.ophth.uiowa.edu/eyeforum/tutorials/sexual-harassment-toolkit/Patient-Initiated-Harassment-toolkit.pdf  The EyeRounds tutorial we wrote here:   https://eyerounds.org/tutorials/sexual-harassment-toolkit/index.htm#gsc.tab=0  The workshop is published here:   https://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11096  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com  Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye 

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christopher Camp, a sports medicine surgeon at the Mayo Clinic to discuss his leadership of the “Mayo Clinic Optimization Project”. Dr. Camp shared insights to evaluating and improving our lives in regard to 10 interconnected domains. Tune in to appreciate how to live intentionally, consistently and better. Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye

In this episode Retina Specialist, engineer and visionary in ocular research, Dr. Mark Humayun, shares his story about the development of the Argus II artificial retina. Tune in to hear about his inspiring career and the remarkable research pioneered in his lab.  Subscribe to the podcast:  https://MayoClinicOphthalmology.podbean.com Follow and reach out to us on X and IG: @mayocliniceye