Beyond The Walls

EP. 1: 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.

(Image credit: Ophthalmology Times) Beyond The Walls: Mentorship, medicine, and making sense of microbiology with William B. Trattler, MD

EP. 2: 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.

(Image credit: Ophthalmology Times) Beyond The Walls: The “how and why” behind what drives today’s ophthalmologists

EP. 3: 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

EP. 1: Beyond the Walls: Leading with love, loyalty, and a team first philosophy with Vance Thompson, MD

EP. 2: Beyond The Walls: Mentorship, medicine, and making sense of microbiology with William B. Trattler, MD

EP. 3: Beyond The Walls: The “how and why” behind what drives today’s ophthalmologists

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