Navigate Strengthens Cataract Patient Education with New Medical Advisory Board Appointments

Navigate's New Medical Advisory Board: Enhancing Patient Education in Cataract Care

In a significant step toward improving patient education in cataract care, Navigate has announced the appointment of Dr. James Katz and Dr. Caroline Watson to its Medical Advisory Board. This initiative aims to accelerate the company’s commitment to enhancing the patient journey by integrating lifestyle vision education earlier in the consultation process.

Strengthening the Consultation Process

Navigate's model leverages trained human navigators to connect with patients before their consultations. By doing so, it provides patients with clarity regarding their options, enabling surgeons to engage in more focused and productive clinical discussions. The innovation is crucial in a landscape where patients often find the medical process daunting and overwhelming.

Dr. James Katz, esteemed for his leadership in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery at The Midwest Center for Sight, brings extensive experience in advanced cataract technologies. His insights will help shape Navigate's education strategies. “Navigate brings structure and clarity to an area where patients often feel overwhelmed,” Dr. Katz commented. He expressed enthusiasm for supporting the initiative, acknowledging the importance of patient education in making informed decisions.

On the other hand, Dr. Caroline Watson is recognized for her expertise in premium lens surgery and patient-centered care. Her fellowship training in cataract and refractive surgery positions her uniquely to contribute to patient experience improvements. “Patients feel more confident when they understand their choices ahead of time,” said Dr. Watson, reflecting on the transformative impact that Navigate's approach can have on patient confidence and decision-making.

Both doctors will play pivotal roles in advising Navigate on best practices in clinical care and strategies for enhancing the patient experience as the company expands its platform across cataract practices in the U.S. Joel Gaslin, President and CEO of Navigate, noted the significance of their insight. “Their expertise will greatly assist us in supporting surgeons who strive to improve patient experiences and grow their practices,” he stated.