Lawrence Wood is an experienced eye surgeon and physician with over 20 years of experience. He has held leadership roles overseeing large staffs and million dollar budgets. As a naval officer, he pioneered initiatives to improve quality of care, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. His experience also includes training medical staff and developing programs and manuals. He is skilled in strategic planning, risk management, public speaking and community outreach.

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LAWRENCE A WOOD, MD
mr.lawood@gmail.com ∙ 760.271.2409
Results oriented and award winning professional with more than 20 years of experience and expertise as a
physician specializing as an Eye Surgeon. Further expertise as a Naval Officer in mission planning, risk
management and total quality management. Significant achievements in developing programs that improve
relationships, efficiency and productivity. A strategic planner noted for identifying critical issues and
implementing effective solutions. Excellent communicator. Highlighted success in supervising large groups of
diverse individuals and managing million dollar budgets. Trained nurses for the rigorous duties as a Medical
Supervisor with Grifols/Biomat USA Plasma Donor Centers. Key competencies include:
Strategic Vision/Planning – Risk Management – Best Practices – Employee Training/Coaching – QA
Community Affairs Public Speaking – Policies/Procedures – Meeting Planning –Documentation - Complex
Scientific Information –Senior Staff Communication – Record Keeping – Budgeting – Quality Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GRIFOLS/BIOMAT PLASMA DONOR CENTER
Center Physician/ Designated Trainer Nov 2008 - Feb 2016
 Had overall leadership responsibilities
 Developed a step by step by step training reference manual for Center Physicians, Laboratory Director and Nurses,
which resulted in an easier transition for new employees and colleagues to streamline learning and efficientlearning
 Medically evaluated potential donors to ensure candidacy for donating plasma
 Provided medical oversight, to the center, on an ongoing basis
OPTICAL EXPRESS
Refractive Surgeon Feb 2007 - Mar 2009
 Evaluated patients and interpreted test data to determine eligibility for surgery
 Provided excellent consultation to those considering corrective eye surgery
 Performed appropriate and well-planned surgeries.
 Ensured excellent post-operative care
RB/4S EYECARE (Optometry Office)
Ophthalmology Consultant Feb 2007 - Feb 2008
 Reviewed patient cases and provided recommendations to staff optometrists
 Provided efficient continuum of care and treatment for their clients
UNITED STATES NAVY
Flight Surgeon, Ophthalmologist, Department Head May 1982 - Feb 2007
 Pioneered a laser vision correction program at Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, as well as establishing a cost
sharing program with Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego. Results: in over 2000 procedures performed each
year which significantly reduced eye care costs to Department of Defense
 Created Quality Improvement Program for medical department personnel. Established online record keeping and
tracking system at Expeditionary Force. Results: Increased medical and dental readiness beyond 95% among
23,000 service members - highest ever attained.
 Chartered a stress management program. Successfully integrated Commanders, Chaplains, Psychiatrists, Doctors
and 1st line supervisors for the first time. Result: Established better suicide intervention and preventative measures;
reduced suicide rates among active duty personnel

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 Initiated and Developed Orientation Program for Expeditionary Force Medical Officers. Managed, mentored and
educated doctors to the structure, doctrine and know-how of the force. Results: Improved force protection and
prepared 48 freshmen doctors to the rigors of duty with the Marine Corps
 Developed and presented a Memorandum of Understanding between the Naval Hospital which restructured and
integrated medical resources eliminating redundantservices. Results: Increased availability of medical appointments
to over 23,000 patients; saved $4000 on a monthly basis
 Led and launched study of patient access. Results: a streamlined screening process provided more patient
appointments and after hours clinic: Increased productivity of the Ophthalmology an average of 49%
 Led one of the most successful large-scale humanitarian medical and dental care in Thailand. Procured donated
supplies; coordinated military and civilian care. Results: Treated, prescribed medications and delivered eye to over
6400 patients, the most successful exercise to date.
 Managed $13M of medical supplies and equipment for Expeditionary Force using electronic tracking. Results:
Equipment shelf life were maintained, identified and replaced prior to expiration, saving the go vernment several
million dollars
 Developed and managed a mentoring program for Naval Officers assigned to Naval Hospital, Okinawa. Developed
program to identify and match officers with appropriate mentor. Results: Program accepted and implemented by the
Executive Steering Committee without changes, enabling medical officers to obtain personal mentoring; increased
retention, morale and promotion rates.
 Overhauled policies and procedures while serving as Ophthalmology Department, fostering a “people first” policy.
Results: Outperformed both military and civilian benchmarks in all areas of patient satisfaction; increasing patient
satisfaction
OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCES
 Co-Founder/President Fan of the Feather Inc. Provided leadership to board members and program participants.
Results: Assisted in the transition of homeless veterans to independent living; served as a place for volunteers to
exercise their civic duty (ie-Boy Scouts ofAmerica, Cal State San Marcos students) and attracted local businesses to
lend a hand in serving America’s homeless veterans, to include Sprouts, Home Depot, Grocery Outlet.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
Ophthalmology Residency, San Diego CA
Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, Hunter College, New York, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Ophthalmology
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
California Medical Society
San Diego County Medical Society
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Fundraising
Writing
Marketing