care professionals who would like to provide care which some may consider outside of their scope of practice or procedures which should only be performed by highlytrained physicians. We cannot be reactionary in our response to these requests, but we must be proactive. We must be willing to assume the leadership role of the health care team, but also to recognize the value of each team member and the skills that these individuals have to offer our patients. The amount of training and time that we have spent practicing our craft places us in a unique position to be the leader of a health care team designed to provide the highest quality care to patients in Berks County. However, we must remember that each team member is important and has a role in patient care. Unless we can identify ways to work together for the good of the patient, we will not succeed in providing them with the best possible care.
And so, in the immortal words of John Wooden, “Failing to Prepare is preparing to fail”. We must be prepared to face the future challenges of medicine, whatever they may hold, in 2014 and beyond. And we must be willing to work as a team to meet these challenges and rise above them, not only for our patients, but also for ourselves and for the future of our society.
Challenging Cases... Perhaps We Can Help? Do You Have Patients With: • Chronic Headaches • Tinnitus • Jaw Pain • Insomnia • Ear Pain without Signs of Infection If so, they may be suffering from TMJ Dysfunction and/ or Sleep Disordered Breathing, such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. Our many years of experience have resulted in a high rate of successful outcomes. Our philosophy involves a conservative, non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical approach to management with an emphasis on multidisciplinary care. Tammy Balatgek, DDS, MS
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Adam J. Altman, MD Leslie P. Brodsky, OD Jennifer H. Cho, OD Michael Cusick, MD Gary L. Dietterick, OD Maria R. Downey, OD David S. Goldberg, MD Dawn Hornberger, OD Y. Katherine Hu, MD Layla Kamoun, MD Lawrence E. Kenney, MD Edna Z. Mahmood, MD Barry C. Malloy, MD Michael A. Malstrom, MD Thomas L. Manzo, MD Martin F. Miller, OD Mehul H. Nagarsheth, MD Jonathan D. Primack, MD Mitchell M. Scheiman, OD Denis Wenders, OD Elliot B. Werner, MD Edward J. Zobian, MD
AT EYE CONSULTANTS OF PENNSYLVANIA, providing the best possible patient care begins with our board-certified professionals, clinical excellence and evidenced based practice. In fact, when it comes to comprehensive eye care, our ophthalmologists and optometrists are some of the best that you’ll find anywhere. But more than that, our entire practice is committed to cooperative management of your patient. It means that we communicate and consult 360˚. We share information, and we provide direct cell numbers to our partner physicians. It means that we listen carefully to patients and their physicians and provide a wealth of patient and physician education materials. And ultimately, it means better outcomes for your patients. Learn more: Call Cindy Castillo, Physician Liaison, at 610-378-1344. Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry | Cataract Surgery and Premium IOLs | Diabetic Retinopathy | Low Vision | Macular Degeneration | Retinal – Vitreal Surgery | Glaucoma Eye Care | Corneal Transplants | Bladeless Custom LASIK | Laser Vision Correction | Pediatric Ophthalmology and Optometry | Contact Lenses | Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
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