Co-Management
Working with Other Doctors to Provide Patient Care:
Cullom Eye & Laser Center works closely with many optometrists and physicians in Southeastern Virginia to provide medical ocular consultations and surgical procedures. Dr. Cullom welcomes working with you and your doctor in managing your eye care.
If your doctor recommended Cullom Eye & Laser Center as a specialty eye care or surgical provider, you may have come to this site because you are seeking information about Dr. Cullom and his medical practice. On this site you will find detailed information on many eye conditions and procedures as well as New Patient Forms and FAQs.
Medical professionals refer their patients to Dr. Cullom because of his dedication to the latest technological advancements in ophthalmology. Dr. Cullom and his staff strive to improve the quality of our patients’ lives by preserving their most precious gift, their vision.
Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) may refer their patients to our office for eye exams related to systemic medical conditions or medications. For instance, the Cullom Eye & Laser Center team of physicians provides many diabetic retinopathy screenings.
Cullom Eye & Laser Center works with referring optometrists to successfully co-manage surgical procedures such as cataract surgery. Your optometrist can complete your initial eye exam to determine if you are a candidate for cataract surgery. A referral is then made to Dr. Cullom for a preoperative assessment, surgical measurements and surgery. Following surgery, Dr. Cullom will work with your optometrist to provide you with the best postoperative care and if necessary a glasses prescription. This close working relationship provides you with the best possible eye care while allowing your primary eye care provider to oversee your care. Please call us at (757) 345-3001 with any questions or concerns regarding referrals and co-management.
Opportunities for Co-Management:
Dr. R. Douglas Cullom is an ophthalmic surgeon who is primarily responsible for the preoperative assessment and postoperative care of patients, of the type of surgery performed. Dr. Cullom will work with the patient on the decision to co-manage based on the determination of what is best for the patient while working to maintain the patient’s relationship with their referring physician.
