KevinMD March 25, 2023
I recently saw an ophthalmologist for my worsening eyesight. The doctor came highly recommended and was credentialed as an MD and MBA. He founded his practice, which has grown to over a dozen practitioners. His website boasts how he works with the pharmaceutical industry to help develop and market new medications “that improve the standard of care.”
According to Open Payments data, the doctor has relationships with ten drug companies and received nearly $20,000 total compensation in 2021 – 60 percent for consulting fees and the remainder for honoraria, travel, lodging, food, and beverage. His industry payments since 2015 have been well above the U.S. mean and the mean for his specialty.
I googled the physician before my appointment. The...
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