Dalip Turkeshi, CPHIMS
Eyecare IT Consultant
& Infrastructure Specialist
Phone: 917-892-0222
Website: www.turkeshi.com
Empowering Ophthalmology Through Innovative Health IT Solutions
With a formal background in Opticianry, Health Informatics, and Information Systems Management, I bring a rare blend of clinical understanding and technical execution to every project.
Services for Ophthalmology Clinics
Offering a comprehensive suite of IT solutions tailored for ophthalmology practices, including robust infrastructure design, seamless EMR/EHR integration, stringent data security measures, efficient virtualization, and optimized patient workflow strategies.
IT Infrastructure & Systems Integration
From small private practices to multi-site clinics, I design and implement end-to-end IT systems that are resilient, scalable, and interoperable. I specialize in integrating EMRs like Epic, GE Centricity, and eClinicalWorks into unified infrastructures that optimize clinic operations.
Data Security & HIPAA-Compliant Migrations
Whether upgrading your system or migrating legacy data, I ensure a seamless, secure, and compliant transition. I’ve managed the relocation of over 650 business-critical healthcare applications with minimal downtime and maximum integrity.
IT Virtualization & Cloud Optimization
Reduce operational costs and hardware dependency by virtualizing your environment. My solutions leverage virtualization technologies to enable secure remote access, backup redundancy, and scalable performance.
Patient Flow Design & Workflow Optimization
I analyze your entire patient journey—from check-in to discharge—to uncover inefficiencies and redesign workflows that improve throughput, reduce wait times, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Health IT Project Leadership
I have led large-scale deployments and infrastructure redesigns with teams of up to 45 engineers. My leadership ensures on-time delivery, stakeholder alignment, and a focus on patient-centric care.
Why Work With Me?
Combining formal training in Opticianry with extensive leadership experience in ophthalmology practice management, I provide a unique blend of clinical insight and technical expertise. As a certified Health IT professional fluent in multiple languages, I deliver strategic solutions that are both innovative and culturally competent.
Eyecare Expertise
With formal training in Opticianry and real-world leadership in ophthalmology practice management, I understand your clinic’s clinical and business needs.
Certified Health IT Professional
HITPRO-IM, HITPRO-IS, and CPHIMS certified
Multilingual
Fluent in English, Macedonian, Croatian, and Albanian—an asset for diverse clinics.
Strategic Thinker, Tactical Executor
I don’t just advise; I implement, optimize, and transform.
Experience
With over two decades in the Health IT sector, I’ve held pivotal roles such as CEO of Ridgefield Eye Physicians & Surgeons PLLC and IT Project Manager at West Jefferson Medical Center, leading large-scale deployments and infrastructure redesigns with teams of up to 45 engineers.
2018 - Present
Ridgefield Eye Physicians & Surgeons PLLC
Chief Executive Officer
2018 - Present
2014 - 2018
West Jefferson Medical Center
IT Project Manager
2014 - 2018
2011 - 2014
Summa Health System
Senior System Analyst
2011 - 2014
2008 - 2011
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
EMR Training and Implementation Manager
2008 - 2011
2004 - 2007
AT&T Mobility
Jr. Internet Applications manager
2004 - 2007
2001 - 2004
TRW / Northrop Gruman
A Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Consultant
2001 - 2004
Education
2021 - 2023
Middlesex Community College
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
2021 - 2023
2008 - 2010
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Informatics
2008 - 2010
1999 - 2001
University of Tetova - Macedonia
Master of Science (M.S.), Management in Information Systems
1999 - 2001
1996 - 1999
University of Tetova - Macedonia
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Technology
1996 -1999