Type Of Business:
Group of optometry centers
Expertise:
Pediatric vision; Ocular diseases
Hobbies/Sports:
Fitness; Outdoor activities; Music
Education Degrees:
Doctorate of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry (2010); Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, Minor in Spanish, University of Waterloo, Canada (2006)
Affiliations Awards:
Arkansas Optometric Association; American Optometric Association; American Academy of Optometry; COVD
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his drive to strive for excellence and deliver the best care possible to his patients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he always knew that he wanted a career in health care. When he was young, he was inspired by stories told by family members, who are also physicians. As he shadowed various specialties during his training, he felt it would be most rewarding to help care for people's eyesight.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working at all three locations of the McFarland Eye Centers; Providing complete eye examinations from health checks to eyeglasses and contact lenses; Doing pre- and postoperative examinations for surgical patients; Remaining on-call for one week every month to attend to emergencies
Awards/Honors:
Salutatorian, Graduating Class; Outstanding Clinician Award; Beta Sigma Kappa; Golden Key International Honour Society
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Chwe aspires to obtain fellowship status with the American Academy of Optometry. He also intends to educate his community on the importance of general and pediatric eye care.