Beyond The Walls

(Image credit: Deb Ristvedt, DO; Priya Mathews, MD; Ophthalmology Times)

Beyond the Walls: Dry eye, downward dog, and doing medicine differently with Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH

ByDeborah G. Ristvedt, DO,Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH,Sheryl Stevenson

October 6th 2026

Host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, welcomes Dr. Mathews to discuss the relationships, passions, and intentional choices that have shaped her career as a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon, dry eye expert, and educator.

(Image credit: Alison D. Early, MD, and Deborah G. Ristvedt, DO) Beyond the Walls: Risks, reinvention, and redefining the patient experience with Alison D. Early, MD

Beyond the Walls: Risks, reinvention, and redefining the patient experience with Alison D. Early, MD

ByDeborah G. Ristvedt, DO,Alison D. Early, MD

September 15th 2026

Host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, welcomes Early to discuss the pivotal moment that led her to leave an established practice, build something of her own, and rediscover the human side of medicine.

Beyond the Walls: Curiosity, courage, and chasing a life of giving with John P. Berdahl, MD

ByDeborah G. Ristvedt, DO,John P. Berdahl, MD

August 18th 2026

Host Deborah G. Ristvedt, DO, welcomes Dr. Berdahl to discuss the formative experiences, entrepreneurial drive, and personal philosophy that have shaped his career as a surgeon, innovator, and mentor.

Beyond the Walls: Leading with love, loyalty, and a team first philosophy with Vance Thompson, MD

ByDeborah Ristvedt, DO,Vance Thompson, MD

June 15th 2026

Host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, welcomes Vance Thompson, MD, to discuss how prioritizing people has shaped the culture and growth of Vance Thompson Vision.

Beyond The Walls: Mentorship, medicine, and making sense of microbiology with William B. Trattler, MD

ByDeborah Ristvedt, DO,William B. Trattler, MD

February 26th 2026

Host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, welcomes Trattler to discuss how early inspirations, mentorship, collaboration, and a philosophy of simplifying complex concepts have shaped his ophthalmology career.

Beyond The Walls: The “how and why” behind what drives today’s ophthalmologists

ByDeborah Ristvedt, DO,Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS

November 6th 2025

Host Deborah Ristvedt, DO, is joined by Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS, to discuss her journey with pioneering contributions to ophthalmology, patient-centered care, leadership, and guidance for the next generation.

Beyond The Walls

Beyond the Walls: Dry eye, downward dog, and doing medicine differently with Priya M. Mathews, MD, MPH

Beyond the Walls: Risks, reinvention, and redefining the patient experience with Alison D. Early, MD

Beyond the Walls: Curiosity, courage, and chasing a life of giving with John P. Berdahl, MD

Beyond the Walls: Leading with love, loyalty, and a team first philosophy with Vance Thompson, MD

Beyond The Walls: Mentorship, medicine, and making sense of microbiology with William B. Trattler, MD

Beyond The Walls: The “how and why” behind what drives today’s ophthalmologists

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