
A Culture of Innovation and Doctor Leadership
Medical Executive Board
The Medical Executive Board is unique in the vision care industry. The doctors on the Medical Executive Board provide guidance to Senior Management and the EyeCare Partners Corporate Board and also serve as advocates in governmental bodies and professional societies. The Medical Executive Board establishes best practices to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of medical care. They also define and support the careers of ODs, MDs, and staff at our partner practices and empower internal leadership, productivity, ongoing education, efficiency, and research.
We help:
- Drive strategy
- Facilitate doctor career development
- Support clinical excellence and business growth
- Serve as forum for doctor input and advocacy
- Enhance value and process improvement
- Foster a collaborative leadership culture
- Analyze external impacts on eye care
- Represent commitment to excellence and innovation
- Support network efficiency and comprehensive care
- Align strategies for long-term success
Meet The Medical Executive Board Committee Leaders
Leaders from every ophthalmic and optometric subspeciality are represented in the Medical Executive Board.

Robert Foster, M.D.
Ophthalmology Chair, Medical Executive Board

Jonathan Weston, O.D., FAAO
Optometry Chair, Medical Executive Board; Co-Chair, Technology & Innovation

Miguel Busquets, M.D.
Ophthalmology Vice Chair, Medical Executive Board

Joe Ellis, O.D.
Chair, Advocacy

Ian McWherter, O.D.
Co-Chair, Clinical Integration

Nelson Sabates, M.D.
Co-Chair, Clinical Integration

Erich Hinel, O.D.
Co-Chair, Education

Thomas Stone, M.D.
Co-Chair, Education

Steven Scoper, M.D.
Chair, Practice Operations

Luke Lindsell, O.D., M.D.
Chair, Quality, Safety and Compliance

Benjamin Pendergrass, O.D.
Chair, Clinical Quality

Michael Snyder, M.D.
Co-Chair, Research

Kimberly Drenser, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Research

Ryan Wiggins, O.D.
Chair, Retention

Diane Jessen, O.D.
Chair, Mentorship

Christopher Riemann, M.D.
Co-Chair, Technology & Innovation

Ernest Doiron, O.D.
Co-Chair, Technology and Innovation

Aaron Brewer, O.D.
Co-Chair, Technology and Innovation