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Six Patient Journey Marketing Strategies That Drive Growth and Profitability

Thomas Nydegger of Refractive MD Growth explains that although different stages along the patient journey can each stand on their own, they must support each other for a practice to succeed.

  • April 11, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Six Patient Journey Marketing Strategies That Drive Growth and Profitability

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPatient Journey in Ophthalmology
Key MechanismsIntegration of marketing strategies across the patient journey stages.
Target PopulationOphthalmology practices and their patients.
Care SettingOphthalmology offices and surgery centers.

Key Highlights

  • The patient journey consists of six steps: market, schedule, treat, collect, refer, repeat.
  • Brand consistency is crucial for building trust and integrity.
  • Tailoring communication to patient preferences enhances engagement.
  • Scripts can improve communication efficiency and address common patient concerns.
  • Small moments of meaning can significantly impact the patient experience.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement tailored communication strategies based on patient preferences.
    • Utilize scripts to guide patient interactions and address common questions.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients seeking ophthalmic treatments.

        Effective communication and education are key to patient commitment.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Ensure all stages of the patient journey support each other for optimal practice efficiency.
        • Expand communication methods to include texting, phone calls, and online scheduling.
        • Create scripts for common patient inquiries to enhance clarity and confidence in communication.

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          Six Patient Journey Marketing Strategies That Drive Growth and Profitability

          • April 11, 2026

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