IDOC Optometry Practice Management & Alliance

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Explore the possibilities at The Connection 2023.
Network with your peers, receive high quality education, and leave inspired with new ideas to implement into your practice.

February 16th - 19th, 2023 | Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

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Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction
2022-2023 Great Place to Work

Source: Out of the top ten most popular U.S.-based optometric alliances, IDOC ranked first among members as "Very Satisfied" in research conducted by Jobson Research in Q4 2020.

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Ranked #1 in Member Satisfaction
2021-2022 Great Place to Work

Why IDOC?

The service-focused support you need as a private practice owner.

IDOC is a service-focused alliance committed to the success of all independent-owner optometrists. We offer a full range of products and services designed for competitive advantage in optometry practice management, helping you attain long-term business growth. Our personalized approach, technology expertise and hands-on execution sets us apart, freeing you and your staff to spend time with patients and achieve both personal and professional goals.

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A hands-on partner with unmatched practice management expertise.

IDOC offers a full suite of practice management services provided by experts with deep eyecare industry experience. From an HR Compliance library and optical merchandising to financial benchmarking and marketing strategies, IDOC Services can handle every detail of independent practice management, giving you the freedom to use your time your way.

Ensure the financial health of your practice with turn-key bookkeeping services and expert strategic planning.

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Find and keep the best employees with proven staff hiring and workplace management tools.

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Give your practice an edge with a polished professional website and effective social marketing posts.

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Get the retail expertise you need to merchandise your product offerings and increase sales.

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Offer patients the clinical treatments and specialized services that differentiate your practice.

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Ensure the financial health of your practice with turn-key bookkeeping services and expert strategic planning.

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Find and keep the best employees with proven staff hiring and workplace management tools.

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Give your practice an edge with a polished professional website and effective social marketing posts.

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Get the retail expertise you need to merchandise your product offerings and increase sales.

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Get the retail expertise you need to merchandise your product offerings and increase sales.

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Membership

As an IDOC member, you can take advantage of a wide range of optometry practice management tools, products and services — all designed to help you achieve your goals as an independent practitioner and business owner.

Membership with IDOC provides you:

Robust Product & Service Offerings

Expert Management Consultants

Business Analytics Technology

Education and Peer Networking

Vendor Discounts & Savings

Robust Product & Service Offerings

Expert Management Consultants

Business Analytics Technology

Education and Peer Networking

Vendor Discounts & Savings

Membership also connects you to industry-leading partners:

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Membership options

IDOC ESSENTIAL

Connect. Save. Develop.

Independent practices of all sizes can benefit from group buying power and discounts, an important way to control costs and improve profit margins.

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IDOC ADVISOR

Assess. Consult. Advise.

Do you have aggressive growth goals? Add unlimited access to IDOC’s team of industry renowned consultants for thought leadership, guidance and expertise.

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IDOC SELECT

Maximize Profit. Optimize Efficiency.

Optimize benefits and savings from day one with the Select Plan, which offers share-based rebates with no growth requirement.

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Events & Networking

Connect, collaborate, and learn with other independent eyecare professionals.

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IDOC Study Groups

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Meet Our IDOC Consultants

Amy Alvarez

Amy is well-versed in recruitment and hiring strategies for “hard to fill” roles, dealing with low productivity, helping encourage employee engagement, on-boarding, training, day-to-day management in a retail setting, employee relations, and much more.

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Jenna Armitage

Jenna brings over six years of practice management experience in the optometry industry, along with an MBA in healthcare management.  Jenna is experienced in increasing revenue by streamlining processes, revenue cycle management, and exploring new services and products. 

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Nathan Hayes

Nathan Hayes joined IDOC with a solid background in the eye care industry and serves as IDOC's Practice Finance Consultant.Before Prima launched in 2011, he spent five years in business development for Red Tray and HMI Buying Group.

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Recent Blog Posts

Do You Know if Your COGS is High

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Maddie Langston

Maddie Langston brings extensive experience in marketing and sales administration and has developed strategies and platforms to drive sales for organizations in the fitness and business services industries.

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Steve Vargo

Dr. Steve Vargo has 15 years of clinical experience, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and is a published author and speaker. He serves as IDOC’s Optometric Practice Management Consultant and advises members in all areas of practice management and optometric office operations

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Recent Blog Posts

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Alyssa Pirbhai

Since that early introduction in her career to the field of optometry, Alyssa has acquired over 10 years of industry experience in both optometric sales and consulting, with the mindset of continuing to learn and grow.

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Lana Greene

Lana Greene has over 25 years of experience in the independent optical channel. Lana joined IDOC in 2019 as a Practice Development Manager, applying her expertise to grow more than 300 independent and is now an Optical Consultant, with a passion for data and its value in the independent Optical.

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Recent Blog Posts

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Amy Alvarez

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Recent Blog Posts

Meal Periods - Paid or Unpaid?

Confident, Competent Leadership...

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Jenna Armitage

Jenna is experienced in increasing revenue by streamlining processes, revenue cycle management, and exploring new services and products.  She is dedicated to helping optometrists succeed in navigating and maximizing the benefits of managed-care plans so they can focus on what they do best—providing quality eye care to patients. 

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Nathan Hayes

Nathan Hayes joined IDOC with a solid background in the eye care industry and serves as IDOC's Practice Finance Consultant. Before Prima launched in 2011, he spent five years in business development for Red Tray and HMI Buying Group.

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Recent Blog Posts

Do You Know if Your COGS is High

3 Traits of a Great Practice...

SEE ALL BLOG POSTS

Maddie Langston

VIEW PROFILE

Recent Blog Posts

Key Social Media Marketing...

First Impressions Matter – Use...

SEE ALL BLOG POSTS

Steve Vargo

VIEW PROFILE

Recent Blog Posts

Many Of Our Patients Choose Us...

The Science Of Optometric Selling

SEE ALL BLOG POSTS

Alyssa Pirbhai

VIEW PROFILE

Lana Greene

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Recent Blog Posts

10 Ways to Decrease Your...

THE SECRET SAUCE TO FRAME SALES...

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Optometry Practice Management Solution for Independent Optometrists – IDOC

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What our Members Have to Say

"IDOC's Consulting Services revolutionized my practice. My gross revenue grew 40% in 4 years and my net revenue grew 70% in 4 years because of IDOC’s Consulting Services."

Dr. Matthew Mitchell
Bluffton Family Eye Care
Bluffton, OH

"I look at IDOC as a big part of bettering my business, making purchases, keep accountable and to give new ideas. It’s a right hand for me."

Cindy Seemann
Design Vision Optical
Wauwatosa, WI

"My IDOC Employee Handbook far exceeds what I have been using for years. It is specifically tailored to my private practice, yet looks professional enough to fit into a business of any size. It is a must have!"

Dr. Richard Jabaley
Mountain Eye Clinic
Dahlonega, GA

"IDOC's Consulting Services revolutionized my practice. My gross revenue grew 40% in 4 years and my net revenue grew 70% in 4 years because of IDOC’s Consulting Services."

Dr. Matthew Mitchell
Bluffton Family Eye Care
Bluffton, OH

"I look at IDOC as a big part of bettering my business, making purchases, keep accountable and to give new ideas. It’s a right hand for me."

Cindy Seemann
Design Vision Optical
Wauwatosa, WI

Dr. Richard Jabaley
Mountain Eye Clinic
Dahlonega, GA

See how IDOC is helping independent ODs live the practice of their dreams

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For over twenty years, IDOC has remained committed to building a powerful community of independent optometrists, providing advanced practice management tools, advice and support systems that drive business growth. Membership plans include expert consulting, metrics-based business solutions, negotiated vendor discounts and peer-to-peer networking. IDOC works collaboratively with 3,000+ independent ODs to help them stay ahead of industry change and achieve their business vision, their way. IDOC is proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified™.