Medical Staff

 

Elizabeth B. Vaughan, COT, CLT

Elizabeth received her specialized training as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician from the Prentice Eye Institute in 1990. Prior to joining Dr. Hale in 1997, she assisted a corneal specialist for over six years. It was there that she gained specialized experience in external ocular pathology. Elizabeth has been an ocular surgical assistant for many different procedures including corneal transplants, cataracts and cosmetic oculoplastics. She received her excimer laser training from VISX University in San Jose, California. Elizabeth is involved in every step of the patient care process, from the initial consultation and eye exam, to assisting Dr. Hale in the operating room, and then following the patient through their postoperative care.

Monique M. Gingras

Monique Gingras has 20 years of experience in health care management and has spent the last 11 years in Ophthalmology in the practice of Dr. Lanny B. Hale. She is the Director of Operations for the Hale-Qamar Cataract and LASIK Centers in Wisconsin and in Arizona. She is also the Director of Operations of the Wisconsin Eye Laser Center in Milwaukee and the Scottsdale Eye Laser Center in Arizona. 

Monique has and continues to provide advice to refractive surgery practices on productivity issues through implementation of practice logistics. Since 1992, she has spoken to doctors, administrators, technicians and support staff at several training courses on issues of refractive surgery practice management and marketing. Her hands on experience in developing two free standing laser centers and two fully dedicated refractive practices offers great insight to her audience. Her personal business, sales and marketing training and background contribute greatly to her success. Her goal is always to share experiences and pearls that may make a difference in someone else's practice.