J
ay Horowitz, CRNA, who provides anes-
thesia services for ophthalmologist
Hunter Newsom, MD, is in awe of the
surgeon's efficiency. "It's not just speed
that makes him so unusual — the top
10% of cataract surgeons can all operate quickly,"
he says. "What I think sets Dr. Newsom apart is his
almost supernatural ability to repeat the procedure
identically with each patient."
Mr. Horowitz says keeping up with Dr. Newsom
requires a system of logistics, ergonomics, focused
discussions and explanations with patients, and
coordination with staff. A lot of it has developed
into 'scripts,' according to Mr. Horowitz, "I intro-
duce myself to the patient the same way," he
explains. "I ask patients questions the same way. I
explain what's going to happen during surgery the
same way. Doing so allows for additional time to
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