Behind the Badge

Join us for this episode as we sit down with Jorge, one of our patient's favorite opticians, to learn about his passions outside of work and what keeps him loving his job after all these years!

In this episode, we sit down with Melany Zelaya from our Front Desk team to hear about her role, experiences, and what it's like being the first point of contact for our guests. Melany shares her unique perspective on customer service, what it's like being a first-time dog mom, and more!

In this episode, we chat with Leslie Cardenas, our Surgical Department Manager, about the ins and outs of running a high-stakes department & juggling her family life. Leslie shares insight into her home life, patient care, and more about her.

In this episode, we sit with Kara Vittetoe, our Chief Operating Officer (COO), for an insightful conversation about life inside and outside the office. We dive into her upbringing and explore how she balances her demanding role with family life, her approach to leadership, and the values that guide her daily.

In this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Babak Hosseini, who shares his journey from childhood to adulthood in Montgomery County and how those experiences influenced his path into medicine. Dr. Hosseini discusses the key influences that shaped his professional aspirations, including the significant impact his father had on his career. As a father himself, he offers insights on work-life balance and shares his advice for navigating life.

In the debut episode of our staff podcast, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Hammer, our general ophthalmology & cataract surgeon, for a casual and fun conversation. We get to know Dr. Hammer beyond his impressive expertise as we dive into his personal life, balancing work & home life. Tune in for our chat with Dr. Hammer!

In the debut episode of our staff podcast, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Sarezky, our cornea specialist, for a casual and fun conversation. We get to know Dr. Sarezky beyond his impressive medical expertise as we dive into his personal life and what led him to become an ophthalmologist. Tune in for our chat with Dr. Sarezky!