Francesco Carones, MD, PCEO
– Cataract and Refractive Surgeon –

I was introduced to the PHYSICIAN CEO™ course by a good friend of mine, an ophthalmic surgeon who operates in Europe like I do, and who runs his own private center like I do. He attended the program last year. He contacted me telling me the great and mind-opening  experience he had. While he was strongly suggesting me to attend the program this year, I was very concerned for the significant amount of time off from work the program requires, and the time away from my family. Moreover, I was concerned also about the differences between the US and European systems in both accounting and medicine.

I have no words to thank this friend of mine for recommending and pushing me. The program is just great. Every single hour spent in Evanston, Illinois, at the Kellogg School of Management is bringing so much value to my job, my career and my entrepreneurial attitude. I am learning to see my profession under a completely different perspective, with new eyes. The differences between the European and US systems turned out to be stimulating challenges rather than barriers.

My friend was completely right, it’s a mind-opening experience that will positively influence the way I run my practice- and my life.

Francesco Carones, MD, PCEO
Carones Ophthalmology Center
Milan ITALY