OCULAR SYMPOSIUM CARLOS A. MEDINA, MD SVOS HOLIDAY … · Please send your CV to...
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NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT Park’s View - Perfect Day in Fort Bragg Volunteering with VSP Access to care has always been a major problem for some patients in our state. Luckily we live in a region where there are many of our colleagues around and our patients have little difficulty getting seen by a medical professional in any field. I was luck enough to be asked to volunteer for a day at the VSP Mobile Clinic event in Fort Bragg, CA that was sponsored by Assemblymember Jim Wood this past month. This was an amazing six day event that set up mobile clinics in Eureka, Fort Bragg, and Ukiah that provided comprehensive eye exams and glasses to the patients in need of care in this region. Throughout my day I was able to have some conversations with the patients and I was able to find out how difficult it is for them to get an exam in the area. Most patients have to wait months to get an a appointment with the offices that take their insurance or the wait in line at the office just to see if they are be seen. Throughout the event we were able to provide exams for 248 patients and most of the patients needed a 1 800 COMMONS DR SACRAMENTO, CA 95825 PHONE: (916) 447-0270 FAX: (916) 471-0560 [email protected] WWW.SVOS.INFO OCULAR SYMPOSIUM MARCH 4, 2018 CARLOS A. MEDINA, MD THIS MONTH’S PRESENTER SVOS HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 3, 2017 INSIGHT
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NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
Park’s View - Perfect Day in Fort Bragg Volunteering with VSP
Access to care has always been a major problem for some patients in our state. Luckily we live in a region where there are many of our colleagues around and our patients have little difficulty getting seen by a medical professional in any field. I was luck enough to be asked to volunteer for a day at the VSP Mobile Clinic event in Fort Bragg, CA that was sponsored by Assemblymember Jim Wood this past month.
This was an amazing six day event that set up mobile clinics in Eureka, Fort Bragg, and Ukiah that provided comprehensive eye exams and glasses to the patients in need of care in this region. Throughout my day I was able to have some conversations with the patients and I was able to
find out how difficult it is for them to get an exam in the area. Most patients have to wait months to get an a appointment with the offices that take their insurance or the wait in line at the office just to see if they are be seen.
Throughout the event we were able to provide exams for 248 patients and most of the patients needed a
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800 COMMONS DRSACRAMENTO, CA 95825PHONE: (916) 447-0270
FAX: (916) [email protected]
WWW.SVOS.INFO
OCULAR SYMPOSIUM MARCH 4, 2018
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SVOS HOLIDAY PARTY DECEMBER 3, 2017
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NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
spectacle correction which was provided to the patients free of charge. Patients that were not able to be seen during the event will have t h e c h a n c e t o r e c e i v e a g i f t certificate from VSP
for an exam and pair of glasses from a local provider.
This was a great event in a very beautiful part of California that I have never been to before so I jumped at the chance to volunteer with the event. It has been great to see many of theses events pop up over the past few months. I would like to continue to get SVOS doctors the opportunity to volunteer as much as they would like. So pay attention for future announcements and information about those opportunities.
I hope every one has a great holiday season and end of the year. We’ll see everyone again in January.
Cheers,
Brian Park ODSVOS President 2017-18
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Monterey Symposium November 17-19, 2017
Monterey Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Monterey, CA
November General Meeting November 21, 2017 6PM
Courtyard Marriott Cal ExpoSpeaker Carlos Medina
2 CE Hours
SVOS Holiday Party December 3, 2017
2018 Ocular Symposium March 4, 2018
Marriott, Ranch CordovaRancho Cordova, CA
2018 SVOS Tahoe Summit July 20-22, 2018
Hyatt Regency Incline VillageIncline Village, NV
NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
November General Meeting The SVOS invites you to attend our November General Meeting to meet and greet your colleagues, hear highlights of upcoming SVOS activities/events, and enjoy dinner while listening to Carlos A. Medina’s 2 hour CE lecture entitled “Diagnosis and Management of Common Retinal Disorders.”” Multiple exhibitors will also be present to update you regarding their wares and services.
General Meeting Tuesday, November 21, 2017Marriott Courtyard Cal Expo
1782 Tribute Rd Sacramento, CA
PROGRAM AGENDA
6:00 pm Reception and Exhibits6:45 pm Dinner Served7:00-8:40 pm 2 Hour CE Program Speaker: Carlos A. Medina, MD, Retinal Consultants
Title: “Diagnosis and Management of Common Retinal Disorders”
Meal Choices: Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries, Sliced Almonds and Poppy Seed Dressing
Main Entre ( __ ) - Mary's organic roasted airline chicken breast w/ cherry port sauce, steamed vegetables and wild rice pilaf(Veggie Option) ( __ ) - Portobello Mushroom Raviolis with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Puree
Please RSVP [email protected] (with meal choice) by November 16th!
Non-members are welcome to attend; the fee is $45 and will be collected at the door.
Also mark your calendar for our upcoming CE event:
Ocular Symposium, 2018 March 4, 2018, Sacramento Marriott Hotel, Rancho Cordova
7 CE Hours Available
Contact Tamalon at the above address or visit our website (svos.info) for more information
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November Birthdays
November 1 Michael Edward Carney Layne Christensen Stephen Crowley Lianne Inouye
November 2 Thomas Cavanaugh
November 9 David Norcott
November 11 Janie Evans
November 12 Nick Gutierrez
November 13 Anjali Dedhia David Muris
November 19 Todd Adair
November 24 Julie Thornton
NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
Presenter Bio: Carlos A. Medina, MD
Dr. Carlos A. Medina joined Retinal Consultants after completing a retina fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report for twelve consecutive years.
A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Dr. Medina moved to the United States to complete the latter part of his medical training. He s tud i ed ocu l a r immuno logy and pathology, completing a fellowship in each of these subjects at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Following his internship, he became a
resident at the University of Pittsburgh and subsequently continued north to Cleveland where he completed a fellowship in ocular oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. He later returned to Miami for his retina training.
Dr. Medina is an accomplished clinician, researcher, author, and lecturer specializing in complex vitreo-retinal pathology and ocular oncology. He has received numerous awards such as the prestigious Pearl Goldberg fellowship award and the ASCRS Foundation Resident Excellence Award. He has authored or co-authored over eighty scientific papers, book chapters, and national meeting abstracts. He has also served as primary editor for a book on vitreo-retinal diseases and been involved in several national trials directed at improving the treatment of vitreo-retinal disease and eye cancer. He enjoys traveling abroad giving national and international talks on ocular oncology and retinal disease and serves as a peer-reviewer and associate editor for prestigious ophthalmic journals.
Dr. Medina is Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Dr. Medina is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his family as well as road cycling and outdoor activities.
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PTE OD Needed in North Sacramento
A private practice in North Sacramento is looking for a part time doctor 2-4 days a week with potential partnership if interested. Please send your CV to [email protected]
PTE OD Needed for Maternity Coverage in
Folsom Seeking part-time maternity coverage (Wed, Thurs, Friday)I’m looking for maternity coverage from Feb 1, 2018- June 1, 2018 for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). My practice is located inside the Folsom Costco. Hours are from 10-6 with 30 minutes for lunch. Friendly and efficient staff performs all pre-testing. If interested, please contact me at [email protected]
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31st Annual Ocular Symposium
Join us for the 31st Annual Ocular Symposium on Sunday, March 4th from 7 am to 5 pm (7 hours of CE). The Ocular Symposium will be at the Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova Hotel located at 11211 Point E Drive in Rancho Cordova, CA. Registration is open soon!
SCHEDULE:
PRICING:Prior to January 31st (Early Bird) AOA members $215 Non-members $255February 1st – February 17th
AOA members $250 Non-members $305After February 17th On site Only AOA members $295 Non-members $340
7:00 - 8:30 am Registration and Continental BreakfastExhibits Open
8:30 - 8:35 am Welcome and Announcements
8:35 - 10:15 am(2 CE HRs)
Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO “Practical Guidelines for the Treatment of Nonexudative AMD”
10:15 - 11:00 am Break with Exhibitors
11:00 - 11:50 am(1 CE HR)
Deborah Orel-Bixler, OD, PhD, FAAO “Know When to Hold ‘em or Refer ‘em: Eye Care in Infancy to 5 Years”
11:50 - 12:50 pm Buffet Lunch with Exhibitors
12:50 - 2:30 pm(2 CE HRs)
Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA “Decision Making Process for Multifocal Contact Lens Prescribing”
2:30 - 3:05 pm Break with Exhibitors
2:05 - 4:45 pm(2 CE HRs)
Sarju Patel, MD, MPH, MSc Patel’s Vignete: Lecture 1: JIA and Pediatric Uvetis - Evolving Treatment Paradigms Lecture 2: Uveitis Masquerades Lecture 3: Scleritis: Evaluation and Management Lecture 4: Retinal Vasculitis - Is It a Systemic Disease?
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NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
SVOS Holiday Party
SVOS members and guests are invited to the annual SVOS Holiday Party. Please join us on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017 at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant on the River. The party will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Self parking is very limited and valet parking is $10 per car. Hors D’Oeuvres will be served from 1:00 - 1:45 pm followed by lunch and dessert served until 4:00 pm.
The party is sure to be a good time for all who attend. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] before the end of day November 23, 2017. Space is limited to the first 60 people so RSVP early. See you all at the party!
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NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
SVOS October Board Meeting Recap
The October SVOS Board Meeting was held on Monday, October 9th, 2017 at Seasons 52 Restaurant. In attendance were: Brian Park, Adam Shupe, Rob Omoto, Sheilah Titus, Steve Omoto, Lynn Buttino, Tom Fleischmann, Jane Libershteyn, Jonathon Ross, Heidi Miller, David Chan and Tamalon Littlefield.
TREASURER'S REPORT Finances for Tahoe 2017 were discussed. Tahoe 2017 netted more money for the SVOS than previous years. Areas of cost savings and increased spending were discussed as well as ideas to improve finances of the event for next year.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT The COA database is still being updated. It was proposed the immediate past president takes over membership chair after Dr. Shupe leaves. Dr. Holmberg, Dr. Park and Dr. Omoto will help do the website work that Dr. Shupe did.
2017-2018 MEETING STATUS General Meetings Oct - John Flanagan Nov- Carlos Medina from the Retinal Group Jan - Richard Van Buskirk about DMV Feb - David Cupp from the Retina Group April - Tiffany Chan on low vision and maybe Adam on anterior seg May - Sacramento Eye Consults - all 5 docs Tahoe Summit 2018 Most speakers are confirmed for next year. Ocular Symposium 2018 VSP and MacuHealth are sponsoring Speakers are confirmed Brochures were sent out as of the meeting There are still 3 exhibitor spaces open for the event
SVOS NOMINATION COMMITTEE We have 2 open spots next year for 3 interested people. Dr. Holmberg is interested in running for president elect. Dr. Buttino would like for there to be a co-treasurer.
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NOVEMBER 2017 SVOS INSIGHT
HOLIDAY PARTY Contract with Scott’s Seafood was discussed. The board voted to move the Holiday Party to Scott’s Seafood this year.
CVENT ADJUSTMENTS Changes to the event registration service for Ocular Symposium and Tahoe Summit were discussed.
MEETING WITH CPA Dr. Buttino will be meeting with the SVOS CPA to discuss a letter received from the IRS.
COA Awards 2017-2018 Nominations The board discussed nominations for the annual COA awards.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES Signups for the House of Delegates 2018 will be available at the October General Meeting.
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INSIGHT SACRAMENTO VALLEY OPTOMETRIC SOCIETY
SVOS2017BOARDOFDIRECTORSBoardMembers DavidChan,O.D. TomFleischmann,O.D. KristerHolmberg,O.D. HeidiMiller,O.D. RobertOmoto,O.D. StevenOmoto,O.D. SheilahTitus,O.D.
SACRAMENTOVALLEYOPTOMETRICSOCIETYPresident BrianPark,O.D.PresidentElect JonathonRoss,O.D.Secretary JaneLibershteyn,O.D.Treasurer LynnButtino,O.D.PastPresident AdamShupe,O.D.
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