<p>This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Evan Silverstein, a pediatric ophthalmologist with Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, for a conversation about how a personal medical experience in his youth inspired his career, a case study about the potential for early detection of eye-related issues in smartphone photos, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to <a href="mailto:pcfpodcast@vhha.com">pcfpodcast@vhha.com</a> or contact on <a href="twitter.com/VirginiaHHA">X (Twitter)</a> or <a href="www.instagram.com/virginiahha/">Instagram</a> using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.</p>

Patients Come First - Dr. Jonathan Hemler

The Patients Come First Podcast is presented by the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. Each episode will feature people in the health care community whose work is focused on enhancing patient experience, whether through direct care, medical research, or other efforts. Send questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on our social channels @VirginiaHHA using the hashtag #PatientsComeFirst.