DOUGLAS ASHLEY
Galena,KS
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at EssilorLuxottica Group, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through innovative programs and clinical research. Adept at problem-solving and scientific writing, fostering excellence in ophthalmology education and practice. Committed to advancing eye care services and clinical quality.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ophthalmic Services
EssilorLuxottica Group
Kansas City, MO
04.2008 - Current
- Lead comprehensive ophthalmology and subspecialty clinics strategically
- Monitor surgical performance indicators, patient safety, and clinical quality
- Oversee multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, optometrists, and nurses who provide eye care
- Create and carry out programs to expand sophisticated eye care services
- Participate in executive and regulatory committees to represent ophthalmology services
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Keck School of Medicine
California
01.2001 - 02.2008
- Taught ophthalmology at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Oversaw fellows and residents in operating rooms and outpatient clinics
- Carried out clinical and translational ophthalmic research under peer review
- Published and evaluated research papers in journals for ophthalmology
- Took part in the processes of academic accreditation and curriculum development
Ophthalmology Research Fellow
Syneos Health, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
08.1996 - 12.2000
- Carried out cutting-edge clinical studies on the processes underlying eye diseases
- Helped with intricate ophthalmic surgery and diagnostic procedures
- Gathered and examined patient outcome and clinical trial data
- Presented study results in major medical conferences
- Worked on funded ophthalmology initiatives with prominent clinicians
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Vision Science & Ocular Disease Research
University of California, San Diego
05.1996
Master of Science - Human Physiology & Translational Medical Research
University of Southern California
05.1992
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Operations management
- Team management
- Patient care
- Teaching excellence
- Clinical supervision
- Scientific writing
Websites
Languages
English
Personal Information
Title: Senior Academic Ophthalmologist & Clinical Director
Hobbies and Interests
- Clinical ophthalmic research
- Medical education and mentorship
- Healthcare leadership and service development
- Vision preservation and preventive eye care
- Academic publishing and peer review
Timeline
Director of Ophthalmic Services
EssilorLuxottica Group
04.2008 - Current
Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Keck School of Medicine
01.2001 - 02.2008
Ophthalmology Research Fellow
Syneos Health, Inc.
08.1996 - 12.2000
Ph.D. - Clinical Vision Science & Ocular Disease Research
University of California, San Diego
Master of Science - Human Physiology & Translational Medical Research
University of Southern California