A Look at TEI’s Primary Care Service
The Eye Institute (TEI) of Salus University is proud to recognize Dr. Bisant Labib as the new co-chief of Suite 3 in the Primary Care Service. Dr. Labib is a 2014 graduate of Salus University Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) and a former Primary Care resident.
Why did you want to be an optometrist?
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to go into healthcare. I realized how much the eye tells you about the rest of the body. The eye is one of the only places where you can view blood vessels in real time. We can look at someone’s eyes and see if there are other health issues going on in the body. It’s that aspect about optometry that I really like.
What led you to specialize in Primary Care Services?
I was drawn to Primary Care Services largely because I couldn’t decide on a specialty. I loved everything so much and there wasn’t one specific area of optometry that really stood out to me. I like the idea of being kind of a jack-of-all-trades.
As a graduate of PCO and former TEI resident, how does it feel to be taking on this new role?
This is a wonderful opportunity and I also look at it as a way of giving back. I really appreciate the education that I received here. Now I am in a position where I can continue to provide great care to patients and at the same time, I can mentor future optometrists as well.
What’s the most rewarding part about your job?
The students—they have expressed so much appreciation and being in a leadership role, it really means a lot. And of course I can’t forget the patients. We’re located in a community where a lot of patients are in need of care. To be able to provide quality patient care and the opportunity to offer a great educational experience for students—both of those are really invaluable.