Scott Gentry, OD
Johnson City
Summary
Professional optometry practitioner with strong diagnostic acumen and patient care skills. Proven track record in conducting comprehensive eye exams, prescribing corrective lenses, and managing ocular diseases. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and delivering consistent results in fast-paced environments. Proficient in advanced optometric equipment and patient communication, ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometrist
Reeves Eye Institute
12.2015 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Conducted contact lens fittings for patients, helping them achieve optimal comfort and visual acuity while wearing corrective lenses.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Performed advanced diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the practice aimed at enhancing service delivery standards.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and professional conferences.
- Contributed to practice growth by building strong relationships with referring physicians and local optometry organizations.
Optomotrist
Private Practice
08.1981 - 11.2015
- Conducted comprehensive eye examinations to diagnose vision disorders and ocular diseases.
- Prescribed corrective lenses and treatments based on individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on proper eye care practices and preventative measures.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems for streamlined operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance the accuracy of diagnostic equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and referrals effectively.
- Addressed emergency ocular situations such as foreign body removal or sudden vision loss, providing immediate care and appropriate followup.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Stayed current with industry advancements through regular participation in continuing education courses and professional conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, TNBachelor of Arts -
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Eyeglasses prescription
- Refractive error correction
- Patient counseling
- Ocular health evaluation
- Cataract detection
- Dry eye management
- Continuous improvement
- Professionalism
- Customer relationship management
- Detail-oriented
- Treatment plan development
- Diagnosis and treatments
Accomplishments
Past chair of the Tennessee Optometry Board of Examiners
2013 Tennessee Optometrist of the Year
Served on various civic, educational, and charitable organization boards
Certification
Board Certified Therapeutic Optomostrist
Timeline
Optometrist
Reeves Eye Institute
12.2015 - Current
Optomotrist
Private Practice
08.1981 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Southern College of Optometry
Bachelor of Arts -
Wake Forest University
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