Rich Kalina
Medical Optometrist, Omega Vision/President, Omega Eye Network
- Role
- Medical Optometrist, Omega Vision, President, Omega Vision Network at Omega Vision
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rich Kalina
Richard Kalina has a superior record of achievements in creating and leading the strategic partnerships that position ophthalmic organizations for transformation and commercial success. Throughout his career, he has held leadership roles with increasing responsibility in clinical and business development. He has experience in alliance management, marketing, sales, market access, training, and medical affairs across the eye care field. He has a strong track record of executing commercial strategies in ophthalmology and optometry. Dr. Kalina has more than 25+ years of experience in clinical patient care and in developing high-performing cultures and teams in the ophthalmic industry. He is the founder of the Omega Eye Network, one of Arizona’s largest optometric and physician-based referral centers specializing in ocular disease, anterior segment, retina care, and clinical trial referrals. In addition, he clinically specializes in anterior segment conditions, post-operative surgical care, glaucoma, dry eyes, diabetic eye care, and ocular disease in their ophthalmology offices across Central Arizona. His expansive interests have resulted in him being a research investigator for multiple studies and clinical trials. In addition, he has extensive experience in Sjogren\'s Syndrome, tear film chemistry and dry eye translational research focused on clinical products and pharmaceuticals for the ocular surface. Prior to attending UAB, he served as an R&D biochemist at Sigma-Aldrich in St. Louis, MO, developing medical immunoassays for Autoimmunity and Rheumatology. He has submitted several 510k applications to the FDA. Richard Kalina received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, earning his MS in vision science research/immunochemistry and MPH in healthcare organization and policy. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and was awarded the AZOA President’s Award in 2014.
Experience
Medical Optometrist, Omega Vision, President, Omega Vision Network
Jan 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
Consultative field visits and medical discussions with affiliated providers, focus on communication strategies, and clinical alignment with OVN service offerings and surgical capabilities, coordinates marketing and outreach in support of referrals and practice growth, with messaging and brand positioning.Leads administrative initiatives and operational improvements for referrals, tracking systems, and strategic reporting tools, continuing education (CME) events in conjunction with Ophthalmology KOLs and Network providers, promotes patient recruitment and site engagement for clinical trials, development of Arizona’s only optometrist-focused clinical trial website.
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S, Physiological Optics
1994 — 1998
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
B.A., Biological Sciences
1989 — 1993
University of Alabama at Birmingham
O.D., Doctor of Optometry
1994 — 1998
University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.P.H., Public Health; Healthcare Organization
1994 — 1998
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