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Meet Two More
Reasons Why We Are the
Most Trusted Name in Eye Care
Sabates Eye Centers is pleased
to announce the association of Nancy
Kunjukunju, MD and Ryan Vincent, MD.
“With the addition of these
outstanding physicians,” noted Nelson
Sabates, “Sabates Eye Centers can
justifiably claim we’re one of the most
comprehensive ophthalmology practices
in the region, with the largest staff of
fellowship-trained physicians in the
Nancy Kunjukunju, MD
Midwest. We have the ability to offer
referring physicians and their patients
expert treatment and consultation for
any vision issue or concern they may
have.”
Dr.
Nancy
Kunjukunju
received her medical training at the
State University of New York (SUNY)
Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn,
New York. After an internship at
Winthrop University Hospital, Long
Ryan Vincent, MD
Island, New York, she completed her
ophthalmology residency at Washington University Hospital Center/
Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Dr. Kunjukunju then narrowed
her specialty to retinal studies, earning multiple fellowships at the Retina
and Vitreous Center of Southern Oregon, Ashland, Oregon, and the
Ochsner Retina and Vitreous Fellowship Program, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Dr. Kunjukunju has authored numerous
– SUMMER 2012
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Meet Two More Reasons Why We Are The Most Trusted Name in
Eye Care (cont’d)
presentations, articles and book chapters in a multitude of esteemed
medical journals. Her honors include National Merit Scholar, Alpha
Omega Alpha, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Westinghouse SemiFinalist, High Honors at the International Science and Engineering Fair at
Rockefeller University, New York City, and the Medical Society of New York
Community Service Award.
“I’m thrilled to be among such
an amazing group of physicians. I was
immediately impressed not only by their
clinical skills as physicians but also the
care and compassion they extend to both
their patients and staff—their passion is
clearly evident.” Dr. Kunjukunju is equally
excited to be residing in Kansas City,
which supports her interests in running,
performing arts and visiting museums.
“Kansas City has a ‘big little city’ feel that
I am proud to call home.”
Dr. Ryan Vincent specializes in the treatment of Glaucoma. He
earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado & Health and
Sciences Center School of Medicine in May 2006 and received his residency
training at the Department of Ophthalmology University of Missouri-
Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine. During his tenure at UMKC, he
was designated Career Physician™ in the Chief Resident Leadership Forum
of 2009, and was the Chief Ophthalmology Resident 2009-2010. In 2010,
Dr. Vincent was awarded the title of Glaucoma Fellow from the Baylor
College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Houston, Texas.
Although Dr. Vincent specializes in
the treatment of glaucoma, he has
co-authored numerous presentations
dealing with a wide variety of aspects
relative to ophthalmology.
“I am so excited to be part of the
Sabates staff, and especially to work
with Dr. Krishna,” commented Dr.
Vincent. “The level of commitment to
each physician, the research legacy, I
couldn’t be in a better place.”
Dr. Vincent has no trouble finding
something to do in his free time. In
addition to competing in the national whitewater rafting championships
and holding a black belt in judo, his personal interests include biking,
camping, fishing, skiing, scuba diving, photographing wildlife and weight
lifting.
“With the addition of these
two outstanding physicians”
noted Nelson Sabates,
“Sabates Eye Centers can
justifiably claim we’re one
of the most comprehensive
ophthalmology practices
in the region.”
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EPIC Surgery Center
A State-of-the-Art Surgical Center in Leawood, KS
The EPIC Surgery Center is in the University Park Medical Plaza at 112th & Nall in Leawood
When the EPIC Surgery Center
(ESC) opened in 2009, it was created as a
stand-alone outpatient facility devoted
to ophthalmic surgery in the Midwest. The
center is an independent outpatient surgery
facility designed for the use of surgical
ophthalmologists from all regional practices.
It is located on the second floor of the new
Sabates Eye Centers building in Leawood.
ESC is certified by Healthcare Facilities
Accreditation Program (HFAP) and Kansas
State Department of Health and Environment
(KSDHE). ESC includes fully equipped operating
rooms, pre- and post-operating rooms and is
staffed by scrub technicians, registered nurses
and an administrative staff to support the
surgeons who use the facility. Recently, ESC
added one of the first installations of the
new Bausch & Lomb Stellaris® PC (Procedural
Choice) in the United States.
Dr. Rohit Krishna, ESC Managing Partner
and CEO, said, “The Stellaris® PC provides an
exciting advance for vitreoretinal and cataract
surgeons who use the EPIC Surgery Center.
It allows us to perform the most advanced
techniques with an intuitive, more compact
system, reducing operating time and improving
patient outcomes and recovery times. To have
that capability available in the Kansas City area
is a tremendous advantage for our patients.”
Bausch & Lomb, the global eye health
company, developed the new state-of-theart Stellaris® PC Vision Enhancement System
to allow surgeons to have true “procedural
choice” by providing the most advanced
technology for both vitreoretinal and cataract
surgery in a single system.
The EPIC Surgery Center is located at
11261 Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kansas, in the
heart of Johnson County, for the convenience
of patients and physicians in the region.
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Electronic Health Records Improve Efficiency
Just imagine: you are out of town on a
weekend and you suffer an eye injury that
requires immediate attention. Treating you, the
attending doctor needs to immediately know
certain facets of your medical history to make
the proper diagnosis
and treatment.
Fortunately, your
primary eye doctor is
part of the Sabates
Eye Centers staff
and your entire medical history is all there, in
electronic format, instantly available to send to
the treating physician anywhere in the world.
Electronic Health Records (EHR) are rapidly
becoming the industry standard. Although
many practices and facilities are currently
dealing with the arduous conversion from
paper to EHR, Sabates realized the advantages
early on, and completed the conversion five
years ago.
Electronic Health Records
(EHR) are rapidly becoming
the industry standard.
“It was a very involved procedure when
we made the switch, but it has truly been
worth it,” commented David Galle, Sabates Eye
Centers’ Chief Operating Officer. “Considering
we had 75,000 paper charts on file and had to
Sabates Eye Centers proudly takes its place
in the 2012 Top Area Physicians Groups list.
The annual list is researched and compiled by
the Kansas City Business Journal.
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physically retain all of those medical
records, just the space savings alone has
been enormous.”
Beyond the obvious elimination of
cumbersome files, EHR offers several
other advantages. As in the case above,
a complete medical history can be
transmitted to any physician instantly
and, no matter which of the many
Sabates offices you visit, your complete
record is always available to the staff
that sees you.
Furthermore, most images can
be viewed in 3-D, a great aid to the
attending physician’s ability to see and
diagnose the situation. All current medications,
allergies, medical history and their dates of
occurrence are listed in typeface, without
having to decipher another doctor’s
handwriting. All insurance carriers and
providers are listed as well, reducing the time
needed to query the patient on these issues.
Dr. Michael Cassell, EHR Committee
Chairman commented, “the EHR system
has proved its worth many times over. The
reduction in time and wasted procedures,
combined with the increased accuracy of
diagnoses, has resulted in an advancement in
the level of patient care.” And as we say…
“That’s the way it should be.”
SEC Physicians
Felix N. Sabates, MD, FACS
David B. Lyon, MD, FACS
Michael A. Cassell, MD
Mahendra K. Rupani, MD
Billi S. Wallace, MD
Ryan Vincent, MD
R. Kenneth Lord, MD
Jill R. McNaughton, OD
Nelson R. Sabates, MD, FACS
Abraham K. Poulose, MD, FACS
Rohit Krishna, MD
Timothy A. Walline, MD
Komal B. Desai, MD
Kevin P. Pikey, DO
Nancy Kunjukunju, MD
Dawn T. Bircher, OD
John L. Cottle, OD
When was the last time
you had an eye exam?
Some Facts:
Approximately how many people in the U.S. have
vision loss?
More than 25 million American adults report experiencing
significant vision loss.*
Gender – Approximately how many women in the U.S.
have “vision loss”?
More than 15 million American women report
experiencing significant vision loss.*
Age - Approximately how many American adults have
vision loss in the U.S.?
More than 18.7 million American adults between the ages
of 18 and 64 report experiencing significant vision loss.
Additionally, 6.5 million American adults 65 and older
report experiencing significant vision loss.*
Race and Ethnicity - Looking at different racial and ethnic groups,
how many Americans have vision loss?
Approximately 24.7 million Americans who have vision loss
indicated one race and 419,000 indicated two or more
races. Of those who indicated one race, 20.5 million are
caucasian, 3.0 million are black or African American, 2.8
million are Hispanic or Latino, 886,000 are Asian, and
265,000 are American Indian or Alaska Native.*
Definition and scope: The term vision loss refers to individuals who
reported that they have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses
or contact lenses, as well as to individuals who reported that they
are blind or unable to see at all. This estimate pertains to a nationally
representative sample of the noninstitutionalized civilian population 18
years of age and over.
Schedule your eye exam today!
*Data source: National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 2008,
www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhis.htm
LOCATIONS
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Call 913-261-2020
Leawood Eye Center
University Park Medical Plaza
11261 Nall Avenue—Leawood, KS 66211 Optical Center at this location.
Independence Eye Center
4741 S. Arrowhead Drive—Independence, MO 64055 Optical Center at this location.
Prairie Village Eye Center
3800 W. 75th Street—Prairie Village, KS 66208 Northland Eye Center
5811 N.W. Barry Road—Kansas City, MO 64154 Optical Center at this location.
Plaza Eye Center
St. Luke’s Medical Plaza III
4321 Washington, Ste. 2100—Kansas City, MO 64111 Optical Center at this location.
Olathe Eye Center
21020 W. 151st Street—Olathe, KS 66061 (In association with Grin Eye Care – M. Grin, MD)
St. Joseph Eye Center
3913 N. Sherman Street—St. Joseph, MO 64506 Leavenworth Eye Center
1001 6th Avenue, Ste. 100—Leavenworth, KS 66048 (In association with Reifschneider Eye Center –
J. Reifschneider, DO)
Warrensburg Eye Center
601 E. Russell, Ste. A—Warrensburg, MO 64093 (In association with Eye Care Specialties –
J. Lake, OD, S. Lake, OD, S. Cook, OD)
University Locations
T ruman Medical Eye Center—Hospital Hill
660 E. 24th Street—Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 404-3900
T ruman Medical Eye Center—Lakewood
7900 Lee’s Summit Road—Kansas City, MO 64139 (816) 404-6965
D epartment of Ophthalmology
UMKC School of Medicine
2300 Holmes Street—Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 404-1780
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Sabates Offers Greater Precision with All Laser LASIK® Method
Always at the forefront of the
newest and most advanced technology,
Sabates Eye Centers is thrilled to
announce we are now offering All
Laser LASIK or IntraLase® method with
our LASIK procedures. In traditional
LASIK procedure, a blade is used to create the corneal
flap—the critical first step to performing a successful
corrective surgery. The IntraLase® method, however,
utilizes rapid pulses of laser light to create the corneal
flap and is 100% blade free. This technology gives your
surgeon greater precision, allowing them
to tailor the flap to every dimension of your
eye. Because of this, many patients who
were not considered viable candidates for
LASIK in the past may find they are now able
to have the procedure. The precision of the
IntraLase® method results in better patient
outcomes with faster recovery, fewer flap-related
complications and better post-operative results. This
technology upgrade will serve to enhance our current
custom LASIK procedures and includes computerized iris
registration at the time of surgery. To learn more and
to determine if you are a candidate for All Laser LASIK,
consult with your SEC physician.
Patients Making a Difference
Diagnosed seven years ago with
advanced childhood glaucoma, Emily
Mallette is a not your typical teenager. But
it’s not glaucoma that sets this 15 year old
apart as much as it is her ambition to help
find a cure for the disease.
With the help of her sisters (they
are identical triplets) and a good friend,
Emily began a campaign called “Never
Lose Sight” to raise awareness and funds
to support glaucoma research. The group
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sells “Never Lose Sight” t-shirts and
bracelets, with all the proceeds going
to glaucoma research. Their efforts
have already raised $1000, which was
presented to SEC Dr. Rohit Krishna,
Emily’s physician. In April, Emily and
her “Never Lose Sight” team had the
opportunity to visit the Vision Research
Center for a Q&A with Director of
Research, Peter Koulen, PhD. During
the visit, the girls learned more about
ongoing glaucoma research as well as
prospects for the future.
Gentry Miller, Miss Kansas 2012, is passionate
about building awareness of glaucoma. Her work
as a territory manager for Allergan’s eye care
division cultivated her interest in the disease.
Proving to be both hardworking and dedicated
toward achieving her goals, Gentry graduated
Summa Cum Laude from the University of Kansas
where she was actively involved in numerous
academic honor societies, advisory boards and
sorority. Gentry brings such drive to raising
glaucoma awareness through her pageant
platform. She also looks toward continued work
as an advocate for the visually impaired and is
presently involved with volunteer work at the
Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired.
We are extremely proud of and inspired
by the work these ladies are doing in support
of glaucoma awareness and we wish them
continued success. To learn more about
“Never Lose Sight,” visit their community
Facebook page. For more on Gentry Miller, visit
missusa.com.
Rain Didn’t Dampen Spirits at
Sabates Eye Centers Trolley Run 2012
Despite a rainy start, the Sabates Eye
Centers Trolley Run celebrated a successful 24th
year by raising nearly $450,000 for the Children’s
Center for the Visually Impaired (CCVI). More
than 10,500 runners and walkers registered for
Emmanuel Bor washed out the
competition with a finish time of 18:49.
the four-mile run, which has earned prestige as
being the largest timed 4 mile run in the nation.
The event is also the largest annual fundraising
activity for CCVI.
“We are so grateful for the continued
support of Dr. Nelson Sabates and everyone
at Sabates Eye Centers,” CCVI Director of
Development Susan Belger Angulo said. “As
title sponsor, Sabates Eye Centers offers not
only financial support but also volunteers and
race day help to make the event a success. The
Trolley Run really means as much to Sabates Eye
Centers as it does to CCVI.”
Year after year, the Trolley Run generates
tremendous participation, incredibly fast finish
times and generous fund raising. We look
forward to Sunday, April 28, 2013 being our
biggest event yet as the Trolley Run celebrates its
25th anniversary! Whether you’re a competitive
runner or a casual walker, the Trolley Run is
an event for all. There’s even a Kids’ Run so
the whole family can participate! For more
information about the event, visit sabateseye.
com and click on the Sabates Eye Centers Trolley
Run logo at the bottom of the home page. We’ll
see you at the finish line!
About CCVI
Since 1952 the Children’s Center for the
Visually Impaired (CCVI) has prepared children
with visual impairments, including those with
multiple disabilities, to reach their highest
potential in the sighted world. For more
information visit ccvi.org or call 816-841-2284.
CCVI Family Team “Jude’s Dudes” recruited over
100 team members and raised more than $12,000
in support.
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A Passion to Be the Best
In this issue of our newsletter,
we welcome Dr. Nancy Kunjukunju
and Dr. Ryan Vincent as they take
their place on our distinguished
Sabates Eye Centers staff. As you
might expect, their credentials are
outstanding.
While we interview many
ophthalmologists with excellent
credentials and qualifications,
others are not part of our group
Nelson R. Sabates, MD, FACS
because they lack the most
President & CEO
important credential of all:
passion. Passion for the profession, the practice, and most of all, for the
patient… if they don’t have passion, they practice somewhere else. These
doctors are exemplary of the skilled professionals that embrace our
philosophy to deliver the highest quality care with compassion and skill.
With their appointments, we now have not just specialists, but
fellowship-trained sub-specialists in every ophthalmic discipline. These
include advanced retinal treatment and surgery, diabetic retinopathy,
glaucoma, advanced cataract procedures, surgery and lens replacement,
macular degeneration, ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive procedures,
pediatric ophthalmology, corneal diseases and surgery, neuroophthalmology, ocular oncology and advanced refractive procedures.
With their combined roles as physicians, teachers and researchers,
our doctors make us one of the largest groups of fellowship-trained
physicians in the region.
We have assembled this distinguished group of physicians in so
many diverse areas for one reason only - to have an eminently qualified
specialist readily accessible, should you ever need one. And that’s the
way it should be.
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