FCO is actively recruiting Ophthalmologists, get involved today!
We Are
The Frontier Care Organization
Rural Health Infrastructure is Eroding; demand for qualified surgeons is skyrocketing.
In this episode, Dr. Blake Hampton, Executive Director of Ophthalmology at FirstHx, joins Guido Piquet to dive into one of ophthalmology’s biggest challenges: the growing shortage of surgeons.
Our Mission
FCO empowers rural Americans to access quality cataract care, closer to home.
Our Vision
We are solving the shortage of specialty surgeons in rural America by offering ophthalmologists a new way to practice.
We empower you to provide meaningful care, on a consolidated schedule, to the communities who need it most.
Meet Our Team
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OPHTHALMOLOGY ADVISOR
Dr. Susan MacDonald leads FCO’s medical board, and is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts School of Medicine. Dr. MacDonald has dedicated 25+ years to eye care, much of which has been spent establishing care ecosystems in underserved areas of the world through her non-profit, EyeCorps. She provides FCO clinical guidance and review, and expertise in building sustainable eye care programs.
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OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Dr. Blake Hampton acts as both a surgical consultant for FCO, and a member of our inaugural cohort of traveling surgeons. He completed his medical degree at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and his Residency at Nassau University Medical Center before entering practice as a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon.
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OPHTHALMOLOGY ADVISOR
Dr. Christie Morse serves as an advisor for FCO, and is a partner in a multi-specialty group private practice in New Hampshire. Dr. Morse is executive vice president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS). She graduated from Yale University and received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She provides FCO clinical guidance, and expertise on the needs of rural communities in New England and beyond.
Let’s Chat.
Whether you’re a patient interested in receiving cataract care or an ophthalmologist looking to engage with FCO, we would love to hear from you.