EyeCare Partners Welcomes Inaugural Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment Fellow
EyeCare Partners Welcomes Inaugural Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment Fellow
Dec. 17, 2024 – St. Louis, Mo. – EyeCare Partners (ECP) is proud to announce the match of our inaugural Refractive Cataract Anterior Segment (RCAS) Fellow – Chandler S. Mitchell, M.D., Resident at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He will start his fellowship in July 2025 under the leadership of Dr. John Sheppard, Fellowship Director and President at Virginia Eye Consultants (VEC).
Dr. Mitchell will train alongside a multispecialty faculty in complex anterior segment surgery, advanced cataract techniques and clinical trials. This fellowship emphasizes a team approach, mentorship and outreach to underserved communities under Dr. Sheppard, a Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained corneal eye surgeon.
The ECP RCAS Fellow program provides one year of advanced surgical training, mentorship and career development under the guidance of nationally recognized leaders in ophthalmology. Fellows will receive highly specialized training in advanced cataract and anterior segment procedures, premium IOL selection and practice management. Fellows can also participate in clinical trials, global outreach and mentoring future ophthalmologists.
“The RCAS Fellowship is a testament to our commitment to advancing eye care and mentoring the next generation of ophthalmic leaders,” said Dr. Antonio Capone Jr., Chief Clinical Officer. “We welcome Dr. Mitchell as our RCAS Fellow and look forward to providing expertise and experience necessary to empower our Fellows to make a lasting impact on their communities and the field of ophthalmology.”
The RCAS Fellowship represents a cornerstone of EyeCare Partners’ mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. With over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists in its national network, ECP is uniquely positioned to deliver innovative programs like the RCAS Fellowship to shape the future of eye care.
For more information on the RCAS Fellowship, visit: https://www.eyecare-partners.com/fellowships/.
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EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care, and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 700 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide services that span the eye care continuum in 18 states and 30 markets. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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