BVI announced the formation of its US Surgical Leadership Council. The council is composed of seven leaders across the fields of cataract, retina, and glaucoma surgery who are dedicated to shaping the future of ophthalmology through collaboration and insight-driven innovation, stated the company.
According to BVI, it is seeking to work with surgeons through the council to codevelop meaningful solutions across the full spectrum of eye care. The company noted that the council members have been instrumental in guiding the industry over the years and will now collaborate with the company to help chart the course for the company’s next phase of growth.
The inaugural council members are:
- Nicole Fram, MD
- Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD
- Nathan Radcliffe, MD
- Firas Rahhal, MD
- Vance Thompson, MD
- George O. Waring IV, MD
- Robert J. Weinstock, MD
Brief biographies of the council members are available on the company’s website, here.
“We are thrilled to partner with BVI as inaugural members of its US Surgical Council,” commented Dr. Waring in the company’s press release. “BVI has a longstanding commitment to excellence through innovation in surgical vision, and we look forward to helping introduce more of these innovations to the United States.”
Andy Chang, BVI’s Chief Commercial Officer, added, “The council will serve as a strategic advisory council, enabling BVI to gather critical insights from frontline surgeons. In doing so, BVI aims to accelerate its efforts in delivering a differentiated, end-to-end portfolio of surgical solutions that truly reflect the voice of the customer.”
