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A Culture of Innovation and Doctor Leadership
EyeCare Partners Innovation Center
With more than 1,000 eye care providers across the country, we have an unmatched wealth of data and expertise to draw upon. EyeCare Partners Innovation Center allows us to put that data to work and leverage our collective expertise to improve patient outcomes, enhance patient care, and drive sight-saving advances in research. At EyeCare Partners, we’re creating a new paradigm in eye care that will enable us to identify, study, and drive progressive, preventative, and predictive care across the country through innovative eye care initiatives.
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.
Meet The Medical Executive Board Committee Leaders
Leaders from every ophthalmic and optometric subspeciality are represented in the Medical Executive Board.
![Dr. Robert Foster](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/robet.jpg)
Robert Foster, M.D.
Ophthalmology Chair, Medical Executive Board
![Jonathan Weston](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/jonathan.jpg)
Jonathan Weston, O.D., FAAO
Optometry Chair, Medical Executive Board
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Joe Ellis, O.D.
Chair, Advocacy
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Ian McWherter, O.D.
Co-Chair, Clinical Integration
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Nelson Sabates, M.D.
Co-Chair, Clinical Integration
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John Sheppard, M.D.
Chair, Community Outreach and Philanthropy
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Erich Hinel, O.D.
Co-Chair, Education
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Thomas Stone, M.D.
Co-Chair, Education
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Alan Ruby, M.D.
Chair, Finance
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Steven Scoper, M.D.
Chair, Practice Operations
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Luke Lindsell, O.D., M.D.
Chair, Quality, Safety and Compliance
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Benjamin Pendergrass, O.D.
Chair, Clinical Quality
![Richard Hairston](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eyecare-partners-richard-hairston.jpg)
Richard Hairston, M.D.
Chair, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
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Carol Aune, O.D.
Co-Chair, Research
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Michael Snyder, M.D.
Co-Chair, Research
![](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/kim.jpg)
Kimberly Drenser, M.D., Ph.D.
Co-Chair, Research
![Ryan Wiggins, OD](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Ryan-Wiggins.jpg)
Ryan Wiggins, O.D.
Chair, Retention
![Diane Jessen](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eyecare-partners-diane-jessen.jpg)
Diane Jessen, O.D.
Chair, Mentorship
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Miguel Busquets, M.D.
Co-Chair, Technology & Innovation
![Christopher Riemann](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/eyecare-partners-christopher-riemann-1.jpg)
Christopher Riemann, M.D.
Co-Chair, Technology & Innovation
![Ernest-Doiron-OD](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Ernest-Doiron-OD.jpg)
Ernest Doiron, O.D.
Co-Chair, Technology and Innovation
![Aaron-Brewer-OD](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Aaron-Brewer-OD.jpg)
Aaron Brewer, O.D.
Co-Chair, Technology and Innovation
![](https://www.eyecare-partners.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Robert-J-Weinstock-MD-253x318-2.jpg)
Robert J. Weinstock, M.D.
Co-Chair, Physician Recruitment and Career Development
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Caroline Watson, M.D.
Co-Chair, Physician Recruitment and Career Development
Medical Executive Board Divisions
Medical Executive Board
Robert Foster, M.D
Jonathan Weston, O.D., FAAO
Physician Recruitment and Career Development
Robert J. Weinstock, M.D.
Caroline Watson, M.D.
Technology and Innovation
Miguel Busquets, M.D.
Christopher Riemann, M.D.
Aaron Brewer, O.D.
Ernest Doiron, O.D.
Physician Retention
Ryan Wiggins, O.D.
Mentorship
Diane Jessen, O.D.
Clinical Integration
Nelson Sabates, M.D.
Ian McWherter, O.D.
Practice Operations
Steven Scoper, M.D.
Community Outreach and Philanthropy
John Sheppard, M.D.
Education
Thomas Stone, M.D.
Erich Hinel, O.D.
Advocacy
Joe Ellis, O.D.
Finance
Alan Ruby, M.D.
Research
Michael Snyder, M.D.
Carol Aune, O.D.
Kimberly Drenser, M.D., Ph.D.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Richard Hairston, M.D.
Quality, Safety and Compliance
Luke Lindsell, O.D., M.D.
Clinical Quality
Benjamin Pendergrass, O.D