EyeSouth Partners is a premier network of integrated eye care practices located throughout the South.
10/13/2025
Heading to AAO this week? 👁️
Stop by booth #735, near the AAO Learning Lounge, and meet our team!
We’re excited to connect and share how our growing network — now including Sunvera Group — is expanding access to quality eyecare across the country.
10/09/2025
At EyeSouth, we know that building strong corporate teams mean better operational support for our affiliate practices!
During the 2025 Revenue Cycle Annual Planning Retreat, the RCM team focused on alignment, collaboration, and strategies to elevate operations and drive results.
Thank you to our Chief RCM Officer, Candice Davis, and the entire RCM team for their commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence!
09/23/2025
We are delighted to announce our 65th affiliation overall — and our 11th in Florida — Katz Eye Center!
Dr. Alexander Katz, founder of Katz Eye Center, stated that "partnering with EyeSouth allows us to preserve the close-knit, patient-focused culture our practice is known for, while gaining the support and resources to continue expanding within our community."
Katz Eye Center is led by Dr. Alexander Katz and Dr. Zayna Nahas, who are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-focused eye care at their Jupiter and Port St. Lucie locations.
Please join us in welcoming Katz Eye Center to EyeSouth!
As our summer program comes to a close, we want to extend our sincere gratitude to each of our interns for the skills, ideas, and hard work they brought to EyeSouth.
Each of you played a meaningful role in improving the patient experience and supporting our practices. We wish you all success in the future and can’t wait to see how you continue to grow!
A special shoutout to Ericka Joiner, our summer intern coordinator, for her efforts in spearheading this program!
2025 Summer Interns (not all pictured):
Jalen Rector, Yu-Shan Huang, Sumadyuti Venkatesh, Mohit Varma Sagi, Jim P., Bahar Pezeshki, Skylar Evans, Will Walker, Rebecca Yen, Andrew English, Chanhee Park, Kennede Dawson, Kishan Patel, Han Gao, Kayla M. Williams, Valerie Doss, Huy Bui
08/05/2025
EyeSouth Partners announces the acquisition of Sunvera Group, marking a key milestone in our strategic growth and our first expansion into the Michigan market.
This partnership broadens our footprint across the Great Lakes region, integrating a network of high-performing and practices in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
We are eager to collaborate with Sunvera’s and teams as we continue building the nation’s premier network of medical and surgical services.
We had a great time connecting with the talented professionals at the Job Fair today!
Events like this give us the chance to share what makes EyeSouth Partners, the nation’s top-rated comprehensive ophthalmology management services organization, such an exciting place to grow your career. With opportunities available at our practices across the U.S., we’re always looking for passionate individuals to join our team.
Thank you to Best Hire Career Fairs - Job Fairs & Hiring Events for hosting! We look forward to staying in touch with all the amazing candidates we met and exploring how they can grow with us.
07/22/2025
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with St. Lucie Eye, representing our 10th affiliation in Florida and 43rd affiliation nationwide.
Dr. Satyesh Rana, managing partner of St. Lucie Eye shared, “St. Lucie Eye has provided high quality eye care to the Treasure Coast since 1948. We are fortunate to be a practice with rich history and traditions. Partnering with EyeSouth allows our practice to preserve our culture, while giving us the support to have improved resources to better serve our community. We will continue to utilize cutting edge techniques and strive to provide exceptional, considerate care. St. Lucie Eye looks forward to expanding as our community grows. EyeSouth was the right partner to allow us to keep our ‘mom and pop’ feel and achieve our goals.”
The practice is comprised of a team of six doctors across three office locations in Ft. Pierce, Port St. Lucie West and Port St. Lucie East.
We’re excited to attend the 2025 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Meeting this week!
Visit us at booth #1508 to connect with our team and discover why we’re recognized as one of the nation’s top ophthalmology MSOs — driving clinical innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, and sharing an unwavering focus on outstanding patient outcomes.
04/09/2025
At the OUTLIERS 2025 Meeting in Nashville, Jack Chapman, M.D. took the stage alongside some of the nation’s most innovative refractive surgery leaders.
His presentation, “Increased Efficiency in the OR with Sterile Femto to Phaco Transition,” highlighted practical strategies to streamline surgical flow and elevate the standard of care in the operating room.
We’re proud to see our physicians contributing to the evolution of ophthalmology by sharing their expertise and driving meaningful progress in surgical care.
04/07/2025
Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Chris Albanis and Dr. Zach Balest of North Georgia Eye Associates joined hundreds of ophthalmologists last week on to advocate for the eye care of patients during the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) Mid-Year Forum.
This annual event brings together to meet with their US Senators and Representatives to discuss topics including advancing enhancing access to care for patients, eye , reducing the burdens of prior authorizations and more. In addition, colleagues also met to discuss a wide range of policy and practice management matters affecting the journey.
While in DC, the AAO Leadership Development Program (LDP) met to discuss what advocacy and leadership have in common, leadership skills learned during their day on the Hill, and how to effectively advocate as leader.
Dr. Albanis shared, "I'm honored and humbled to serve as the Director of the LDP. Twenty talented ophthalmic leaders are selected through a rigorous nominating process to continue enhancing their leadership skills through learning, team building, knowledge and fun! Congratulations to Dr. Balest and all of the other LDP leaders on their successes on the Hill and beyond!”
03/18/2025
Our commitment to patient-focused care grows stronger with Retina Institute of Illinois joining EyeSouth Partners, enhancing access to top-tier retinal treatment across Illinois.
For nearly 25 years, the physicians at Retina Institute of Illinois have been providing world-class, compassionate care with the goal of improving eyesight and preventing vision loss. With nine locations and a dedicated team of nine physicians, they have built a reputation for excellence in comprehensive retinal care.
"We welcome Retina Institute of Illinois into the EyeSouth family of doctors in Chicago and its suburbs," said Dr. Chris Albanis, Chief Medical Officer and Ophthalmologist at EyeSouth Partners. "At EyeSouth, our doctors are dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care. We are eager to support the continued success of the team at Retina Institute of Illinois through this partnership.”
Recently, Dr. Christopher Spearman and Practice Administrator Ashton Deal of Scott & Christie Eyecare Associates traveled to Scottsdale, AZ, to present at the Sight Sciences National Meeting, delivering four insightful talks on topics like Pseudophakic MIGS.
This April, they’ll be sharing several of these presentations again at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) in Los Angeles—be sure to catch them there!
Ashton made history as the first administrator to join the panel, highlighting the valuable role practice leadership plays in advancing patient care.
At EyeSouth Partners, we’re committed to both excellence in patient care and the continued progress of . By sharing their expertise at events like these, our doctors and administrators help shape the future of the field while ensuring the best outcomes for our patients.
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, EyeSouth Partners is a premier network of integrated eye care practices located throughout the Southeast. Our affiliated ophthalmology practices benefit from superior operational expertise, as well as investments in support staff, ongoing education, and state-of-the-art technology.
We began EyeSouth Partners with a clear vision: to be the leading provider of medical and surgical eye care services in the Southeast with an absolute focus on high-quality patient care and service.
Supported by a world-class Board of Directors and robust administrative and operations infrastructure, we enable EyeSouth-affiliated ophthalmologist partners to unlock their practice’s full potential.
We are currently expanding our network through organic growth and partnership with additional high-quality practices and ophthalmologists throughout the Southeast.