The Ophthalmology Experience with Guido Piquet

Welcome to The Ophthalmology Experience, where we discuss the business side of Ophthalmology. Hosted by Guido Piquet, the Chief Operations Officer of Mann Eye Institute, this podcast features conversations with industry leaders, practice administrators, and physicians about the challenges of running and growing successful practices.With almost two decades in Ophthalmology, Guido brings practical advice, real stories, and strategies on leadership, patient acquisition, and the latest technologies shaping the industry.The Ophthalmology Experience is produced and powered by Boost Patients.

The Ophthalmology Experience with Guido Piquet is a business podcast hosted by Boost Patients, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Boost Patients hosts The Ophthalmology Experience with Guido Piquet, a business show with 55 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Amanda Turner: Building Onboarding Around the Patient Journey

  Jun 5, 202632 minS3

  In this episode, Guido Piquet is joined by Amanda Turner, Director of Operations at Austin Retina Associates, who has spent more than a decade growing inside the practice from technician to operational leader. Amanda shares how her team approaches onboarding and training by helping new hires understand the full patient journey and the role each department plays in delivering care. They discuss cross functional onboarding, clinic observation, mission driven training, and how practices can build teams that stay aligned around the patient experience. Connect with Amanda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-turner-coe-ocsr-201004175 THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Boost Patients | Convert More Modern Vision Correction & Cataract Leads Into Patients | https://www.boostpatients.com Boost follows up with your New Patient Inquiries 24/7, within 60 Seconds. Their Patient Concierge team calls, texts, and emails potential patients, following up for months and scheduling new patient consultations directly onto your calendar. Connect with Guido: • Guido's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopiquet/ • Mann Eye Institute's Website - https://www.manneye.com

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  Episode #13

  Eric Patnode: How Better Patient Education Strengthens Premium IOL Conversations

  May 29, 202631 minS3

  In this episode, Guido Piquet is joined by Eric Patnode, Head of Sales at GreenMan, who brings deep commercial leadership experience in ophthalmology and a close view into how practices educate cataract patients. Eric shares how his team approaches patient education in a way that helps people understand their options before the consultation gets crowded by confusion or hesitation. They discuss premium IOL conversations, decision confidence, practice workflow, and how better education can help patients move forward with more clarity. Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-patnode THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Boost Patients | Convert More Modern Vision Correction & Cataract Leads Into Patients | https://www.boostpatients.com Boost follows up with your New Patient Inquiries 24/7, within 60 Seconds. Their Patient Concierge team calls, texts, and emails potential patients, following up for months and scheduling new patient consultations directly onto your calendar. Connect with Guido: • Guido's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopiquet/ • Mann Eye Institute's Website - https://www.manneye.com

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  Episode #12

  Myra Cherchio: Building an Intentional Ophthalmology Practice From Day One

  May 22, 202628 minS3

  In this episode, Guido Piquet is joined by Myra Cherchio, CEO of See Vision Eye Institute, who helped build the practice from the ground up with a strong focus on leadership, culture, and patient experience. Myra shares how her team approaches opening a new ophthalmology practice with intention, from shaping the patient journey to building a team that stays aligned across the clinic and surgery center. They discuss intentional leadership, team culture, early growth milestones, and how practice leaders can create a stronger foundation for both the staff and patient experience. Connect with Myra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myracherchio THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Boost Patients | Convert More Modern Vision Correction & Cataract Leads Into Patients | https://www.boostpatients.com Boost follows up with your New Patient Inquiries 24/7, within 60 Seconds. Their Patient Concierge team calls, texts, and emails potential patients, following up for months and scheduling new patient consultations directly onto your calendar. Connect with Guido: • Guido's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopiquet/ • Mann Eye Institute's Website - https://www.manneye.com

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  Episode #11

  Sarah Duval: Expanding Access to Cataract Care Through Operation Sight

  May 15, 202632 minS3

  In this episode, Guido Piquet is joined by Sarah Duval, Foundation Program Manager and Communications Liaison at ASCRS, who helps lead Operation Sight while supporting sustainability efforts across ophthalmology. Sarah shares how her team approaches expanding access to charitable cataract care while also advancing more economically and environmentally sustainable practices in healthcare. They discuss barriers to vision correction, the realities of coordinating care for underserved patients, and how practices can think more broadly about access, cost, and long term impact. Connect with Sarah: THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Boost Patients | Convert More Modern Vision Correction & Cataract Leads Into Patients | https://www.boostpatients.com Boost follows up with your New Patient Inquiries 24/7, within 60 Seconds. Their Patient Concierge team calls, texts, and emails potential patients, following up for months and scheduling new patient consultations directly onto your calendar. Connect with Guido: • Guido's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopiquet/ • Mann Eye Institute's Website - https://www.manneye.com

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  Episode #10

  Nick Sideris: How Sales Coaching Improves Patient Conversion

  May 8, 202624 minS3

  In this episode, Guido Piquet is joined by Nick Sideris, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Patient Pipeline, who has spent more than a decade helping ophthalmology practices grow refractive and premium cataract volume. Nick shares how his team approaches sales coaching inside the consult, with a close focus on the moments where interested patients still leave undecided. They discuss objection handling, counselor training, consult structure, and how practices can improve patient conversion without relying on more marketing spend. Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksideris/ THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Boost Patients | Convert More Modern Vision Correction & Cataract Leads Into Patients | https://www.boostpatients.com Boost follows up with your New Patient Inquiries 24/7, within 60 Seconds. Their Patient Concierge team calls, texts, and emails potential patients, following up for months and scheduling new patient consultations directly onto your calendar. Connect with Guido: • Guido's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guidopiquet/ • Mann Eye Institute's Website - https://www.manneye.com

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