Surgeon training and experience with EVO ICL matters. The majority of surgeons certified to implant ICL’s implant no more than 10 ICLs per year. Having a surgeon who understands the technology based on extensive experience, and performs hundreds of ICL procedures every year, is likely to result in the best outcomes and patient experience.
In October 2013, Dr. Parkhurst was given an award at an international ICL expert meeting in Amsterdam for passing the 1,000 ICL milestone. According to the manufacturer in 2016, Dr. Parkhurst is the only surgeon in the state of Texas, to have implanted over 1,000 ICLs.