MD/DO Ophthalmologist - Cornea Specialist
Posted Mar 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a graft rejection you managed. What did you do and how did it turn out?
What they are checking: Whether they act quickly on rejection signs and communicate clearly with the patient.
A refractive surgery patient is unhappy with their vision after surgery. How do you handle that?
What they are checking: Whether they listen, look for the cause and handle disappointment honestly.
What are you looking for in a long-term partnership with a physician-led group?
What they are checking: Whether they plan to stay and contribute to the group over many years.
What would you do
How would you build a strong cornea practice using the existing referral base?
What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to grow volume through relationships with optometrists and comprehensive ophthalmologists.
How would you work with the contact lens specialists for patients with irregular corneas?
What they are checking: Whether they use the whole team, including specialty lenses, before jumping to surgery.
How do you handle complex cases sent from other ophthalmologists in the region?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate well with referring doctors and close the loop on care.
About the work
Walk me through how you decide between DMEK, DSAEK and PKP for a patient with corneal disease.
What they are checking: Whether they choose the right transplant for each patient based on the disease and eye.
How do you screen patients for LASIK or PRK, and who do you turn away?
What they are checking: Whether they protect patients by spotting risks like thin corneas or keratoconus before refractive surgery.
How do you counsel a cataract patient with Fuchs dystrophy about their options?
What they are checking: Whether they can plan cataract surgery with corneal disease in mind and set honest expectations.
How do you manage a severe corneal ulcer in a contact lens wearer?
What they are checking: Whether they handle sight-threatening infections urgently with cultures and strong treatment.
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