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This Mom of 3 Runs a Private Ophthalmology Practice While Empowering Female Doctors-to-Be

Dr. Rupa Wong is a surgeon, wife, mom of three, and managing partner for an ophthalmology practice she shares with her husband in Hawaii. She recently opened up about how she built her success, as well as her best tips for other working moms and entrepreneurs.

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