Nick’s expertise is defined by a decade of leadership at the intersection of business development and specialty practice operations. As a Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE) and current CEO, he brings a high-level perspective to scaling medical organizations through strategic integration, financial optimization, and physician alignment. With a proven track record in leading complex mergers and multi-site expansions, Nick expertly bridges the gap between high-level vision and practical execution.
Strategic Integration & Business Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Expert in navigating the full lifecycle of practice integrations, ensuring cultural and operational alignment following large-scale acquisitions.
- Scalable Expansion:
Proven ability to lead multi-site practices through rapid growth phases while maintaining consistent service quality and financial stability.
- Practice Optimization:
Identifying and executing business development opportunities to increase market share and patient volume.
Executive Operations & Financial Oversight
- P&L Management:
Deep experience in profit and loss management, utilizing data-driven insights to reduce overhead and protect practice margins.
- Revenue Cycle Strategy:
Specialized in optimizing revenue cycles to ensure healthy cash flow during periods of organizational change.
- EMR & Workflow Optimization:
Leveraging technology to streamline clinical workflows, ensuring administrative efficiency and HIPAA compliance.
Leadership & Physician Relations
- Physician Alignment:
Skilled at building strong, accountable partnerships between clinical providers and administrative leadership to support shared goals.
- Multidisciplinary Team Building: Developing high-performing teams across complex healthcare environments through clear communication and strategic HR management.
- Organizational Development:
Focusing on the "business side" of medicine to advance the professionalism and skills of the entire practice staff.
"After meeting Matt for the first time, he was able to diagnose the root cause of our financial struggles right away. He is extremely organized, knowledgeable, and most importantly, transparent. He walks you through every step of the way, breaks everything down and is confident in what he does. Matt's priority is to ensure that in the end we are successful, and we couldn't ask for more. I am so grateful for his guidance and looking forward for what's to come!"
"Matthew is a pleasure to work with. He's very responsive, always gets back to me when he says he will, and has a very friendly personality. I always look forward to partnering with him."
"We would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for the outstanding work and support provided by Matthew Carreira in his role as our healthcare consultant. His contributions to our practice have been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, Mr. Carreira has demonstrated a high level of professionalism, reliability, and consistency. He has been a steady and trusted resource, always responsive and proactive in addressing our needs."
"Matthew Carreira is the consummate professional, serious yet personable, skilled yet humble, unassuming yet assertive on behalf of those he represents. He’s a delight to work with, has a vast knowledge of healthcare business and private practice management, as well as a track record of nothing but success. I recommend Matt without reservation. I highly recommend him!"