He worked in sales and marketing for a manufacturer of synthetic bone substitutes, which are used in reconstructive surgeries. Most recently, he headed sales efforts for Chicago-based Unicorn Financial Services, which offers patient finance plans for elective surgeries not generally covered by insurance, such as laser eye correction, cosmetic dentistry and plastic surgery. Doctors are happiest when they are operating or seeing their patients. It also will grow its consulting services in specialized areas, such as training elective-surgery office staff to deal with patients. They are using their own funds for techniques to feel better about their appearance, reverse signs of age or maintain a viable appearance in the workplace.
Patient care takes on a different tone.