Shannon Wong, MD Podcast #6. Mitchel Wong, MD. 50 years in ophthalmology. Reflections.

Mitchel Wong, MD looks back on his life before, during and after his career in ophthalmology. He practiced ophthalmology from 1966-2019 and shares his recollection of what ophthalmic surgery was like between 1966-2019. We also discuss current topics in ophthalmology.

We talk about business and life during this podcast. Thank you for watching.
0:01 Introduction
4:24 Mitchel Wong,MD - growing-up and how he became an ophthalmologist
24:41 The current state of Austin Eye -the practice he founded in 1969
26:28 Why is ophthalmology enjoyable as a profession?
26:50 Ophthalmology in Austin, TX in 1969
27:57 Cataract and refractive surgery - the early years
41:21 Ambulatory surgical centers and office based surgical centers
44:01 Business and retirement advice