5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak described strategies for building a scalable, independent ophthalmology practice without private equity.

• 2

  She cited rising costs, consolidation, and succession challenges as pressures on independent practices, noting that at least 35% of ophthalmologists are 65 years or older.

• 3

  She said practices seeking new physician partners should update corporate governance and explain the financial investment involved in partnership.

• 4

  Potential growth options include surgery center ownership, consolidation, adding practice lines, and expanding subspecialties, depending on local circumstances.

• 5

  She recommended evaluating growth options by revenue, risk, investment, and clinical and operational control.