#171 The OI Show: Starting from Scratch with Dr. Jennifer Stewart

In this episode of The OI Show, Dr. Dave Kading reconnects with Dr. Jennifer Stewart, a visionary in optometry and practice management. After selling her successful large group practice in 2022, Dr. Stewart took a leap of faith, stepping away from clinical care and embarking on a transformative journey of consulting, speaking, and self-reflection. Fast forward to 2024, she’s back with a cold-start boutique practice in New Canaan, Connecticut, redefining what it means to create a patient-centered optometric experience.

Key Takeaways:

• The challenges and rewards of stepping away from a large practice and starting fresh.
• How Dr. Stewart built a streamlined, patient-focused practice with no front desk, paperless systems, and a smaller but highly efficient team.
• Insights into controlling costs, balancing high-quality care with profitability, and creating a unique patient experience.
• Lessons learned from listening, observing, and taking inspiration from industry trends while crafting a personalized vision for her new practice.

Dr. Stewart shares candidly about her journey, from moments of doubt to the triumph of building a practice that aligns with her passion and values.

Looking for inspiration to start fresh or rethink your practice model? Tune in to hear Dr. Stewart’s actionable insights and innovative approaches. Don’t forget to subscribe to The OI Show for more episodes with industry leaders and leave us a 5-star review to help others discover these transformative conversations!