What's a Micropractice?
A micropractice is a clinical model featuring low overhead, streamlined administrative logistics, and small team of specialized staff, which combine to create a clinical environment promoting personalized, focused patient care. The concept—which was attributed to Rochester, NY’s L. Gordon Moore in 2001—has been in place at Colchester Family Eye Care for even longer. Situated in the heart of Chittenden County, Colchester Family Eye Care's streamlined, patient-focused framework was developed with respect to Vermonters’ pragmatism, unique sense of independence, and dedication to community.
Dr. Wool’s micropractice features the most up-to-date and comprehensive optometric care and hosts a key position within a strong network of retinal, neurological, and ophthalmic specialists in the greater Burlington area. Despite the contemporary model and its popularity in policy discussions and healthcare-overhaul debates, the micropractice is also symbolic of simpler times: the doctor-patient relationship flourishes, full-hour exams are comprehensive and on time, and Dr. Wool himself will call to follow up on an appointment or eyewear order.
Colchester Family Eye Care's extensive patient base is as much part of Dr. Wool’s memory as it is of medical records; his deliberate, one-on-one approach means even the smallest health details and questions are remembered and addressed. This also means you’ll likely be recognized by name and face the next time you return.
To read more about the micropractice model and what it promises for your healthcare, you may find the following articles useful:
Joanne Kenan. “Making practices perfect,” The Washington Post, August 26, 2008.
Kim Painter. “Micro practice makes perfect?” USA Today, May 21 2006.
Wayne J. Guglielmo. “What’s a micropractice?” Medical Economics, December 1, 2006.