
I am proud to have earned the trust and appreciation of clients, colleagues, and staff. Here’s what they have to say about their experience partnering with me over the years:
ENDORSEMENTS
Excerpt — During her tenure at Loden Vision Centers, Ms. StClair demonstrated a strong command of clinic operations and was instrumental in driving meaningful improvements. One of her most impactful contributions was identifying and addressing personnel issues that were hindering our growth and compromising the patient experience. Her leadership in this area significantly enhanced both staff morale and overall clinic performance.
Connie has a deep understanding of clinical workflow and operational efficiency, particularly within refractive cataract practices. She collaborates effectively with physicians and consistently demonstrates sound judgment in managing day-to-day challenges of a busy ophthalmology practice.
James Loden, MD, President & Founder – Loden Vision Center
Connie is known as a fundamental operator and leader in ophthalmology. She knows how to make sense of practice chaos by looking at the data. From there she sets up tracking metrics and takes decisive action to drive results. As a vendor, she always held us accountable for hitting the goals of the organization.
Steve Gottfredson, VP Sales & Marketing -Brevium
Excerpt — Connie offered up her experience, expertise, and insights to help elevate the caliber of our finance team as we were building our ophthalmology knowledge base. I personally appreciated Connie spending time with me as I asked question after question to ensure I understood the unique characteristics of ophthalmology. Our partners valued Connie’s depth of knowledge and commitment to excellence. Connie was often the one that would identify issues that no one else was paying attention to and collaborate with a diverse group of teams as we sought resolutions.
Amir Zahirovic, CPA, CFA, VP, Financial Operations – Covenant Physician Partners (full review on LinkedIn)
I have worked with Connie StClair for many years. She is loyal, dedicated and very profit driven. She has high expectations of her employees and provides the tools necessary to perform their jobs. Connie regularly examines the processes in place in order to improve the bottom line. She has a strategic vision and works hard to constantly achieve that vision.
Jane Shuman, Founder – EyeTechs
Connie has the uncanny ability to quickly and accurately assess a large and complex ophthalmology practice. She will identify areas of weakness and immediately set about a path to correct. She does this in a direct and professional manner. She well knows how a good practice runs and what it can accomplish, and she knows what to expect of employees and mid-level managers. . Integrity beyond approach.
Benjamin Gilbert, MD – Partner Chico Eye Center
Chico Eye Center | Eye Center Chico
Excerpt — Connie always exhibited a remarkable depth of expertise in ophthalmology operations, showcasing an impressive ability to streamline processes, optimize resources, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic approach significantly contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of services provided.
Tami Dolan, COT, Clinical Application Specialist – Alcon Surgical (full review on LinkedIn)
Connie’s experience, background and continuous education in ophthalmic administration have served as the template for the atypical growth and profitability her practices have enjoyed thanks to her leadership and guidance.
Mike Malley, President – Centre for Refractive Marketing
Excerpt — Connie forms alliances with the providers and administrators she serves, which allows her to form a trusting bond. This collaborative approach allows for open and transparent communication that gets to the heart of a subject, allowing for discovery, problem-solving, resolution, and execution in the most efficient manner. A former CEO, COO, RVP and Practice Administrator, Connie has extensive knowledge of operations mixed with considerable calmness and clarity of thought. Coupled with her passion for the industry, there is no better ally for your practice.
I recommend Connie to any eye care entity looking to improve operational efficiencies.
Phil Jackson, Practice Administrator – Pepose Vision Institute (full review on LinkedIn)
