Diva of the week – Kristin Bever, O.D.
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The featured Diva of the week is Dr. Kristin Bever. Read the feature to learn how working full-time during optometry school enabled Kristin to have minimal student loans and taught her the disciplines that made her a successful private practice owner.
1. Tell us a little bit about you.
I was born and raised in Longwood, FL. I am married and have a 1 year old son, Daniel. We also have two dogs, Lulu and vegas. I enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood with Daniel, shopping, and yoga.
2. What made you decide to become an Optometrist?
I always knew I wanted to help people and be in the medical field. When I was 16 I had my first eye exam and got glasses. My Optometrist was a young woman and she inspired me. I then followed an OD in college and decided that was the field that I wanted to be in.
3. What Optometry school did you go to?
Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry
4. Where do you currently practice?
Primera Eye Care – Lake Mary, FL
5. Do you offer any Specialty Services in your practice?
Primary Care Optometric Services
6. Name 1 to 3 hurdles you personally faced in your career and how did you overcome them?
Working through optometry school. I was one of the few student in my class to work full time throughout school. I did this to minimize my student loans and be able to afford to live. Although it was a challenge at times, I learned a lot that has helped me in my career today. I worked in the hospitality industry so I learned to multi-task and many aspects of customer service and management
7. If you could go back to when you were a student, what advice would you give yourself?
To enjoy every minute of it. Optometry school were some great years. I learned a lot and made lifelong friends.
Do you have a product or side business you’d like for us to include in your feature?
I own a private Optometry practice in Lake Mary, FL – Primera Eye Care
How to Contact Dr. Kristen Bever?
To contact Dr. Kristen, visit PrimeraEyeCare.com, email her at [email protected], or click on the social media icons below…
Website: http://www.Primeraeyecare.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKristinBever
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-bever-256a596/
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