Honoring the Women of Atwal Eye Care – Dr. Karen Schoene
Dr. Karen Schoene
Dr. Karen Schoene has been with Atwal Eye Care for over a decade, but operated her own WNY eye care practice for many years. Raised in Buffalo, she went on to graduate from Northwestern University Medical School with an internship in Internal Medicine.
As one of our lead Ophthalmologists, she approaches every day, excited about how her skills, expertise and experience can support vision correction and eye health in the community. Read on.
Q & A with Dr. Karen Schoene:
What motivated you to get into a career, like eye care?
I enjoy meeting new patients, getting to talk and know them. It is my goal to give all of my patients a thorough eye exam, as well as excellent eye care. Working in a group like Atwal Eye Care makes my job easier and also more efficient. I am able to focus on the medical side, and it eliminates much of the paperwork and administrative work of a solo practice. I am also able to refer patients, who need eye surgery to Dr. Atwal and the other professionals at the surgery center in Cheektowaga.
For someone who is lacking direction or motivation because they don’t feel ‘good enough’, what advice would you offer them?
Anyone who thinks that they are not good enough should approach it with courage, motivation, perseverance and remain focused. You can and will achieve your goals!
Why should we recognize Women’s History Month in March?
It is important to encourage and support young women. In recognizing Women’s History Month, it educates on the achievements, historical moments, and careers of women. It also offers needed encouragement.
Why is it important to support young girls and young women who wish to go into a science related career when so many women do not?
We need women in science and research. With their diverse experiences and backgrounds, it allows them to approach scientific problems in unique ways. It leads to more diverse and innovative solutions!