Columbus, Georgia–(business wire) — Eye Health America (EHA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the West Georgia Eye Care Center.

Founded in 1951 in Columbus, Georgia by Dr. Floyd Jarrell, the West Georgia Eye Care Center (WGECC) has grown to include three clinics in Columbus, Georgia, with a two-chamber ASC for all eyes. A total of 14 providers offer their services. Specialties including LASIK and Cosmetic Surgery (Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Ophthalmoplasty, Retina, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Optics, Hearing).

WGECC President Dr. Evan Sussenbach said: We believe our partnership with EHA will provide the best opportunity to grow within the region, sustainably provide excellent patient care, and provide an optimal working environment for our staff. ”

WGECC has been serving the West Georgia and East Alabama regions for more than 70 years and has built strong relationships with community residents and health care providers. With a passion for superior patient care and clinical quality, WGECC provides patients with the latest technology and advances in eye care to deliver an exceptional experience.

EHA Co-CEO Mary Lou Parisi said:

“Our partnership with the West Georgia Eye Care Center continues Eye Health America’s expansion into the Georgia market,” said EHA Co-CEO John Swenke. the excellence they have established. ”

EHA has experienced significant growth in recent years, and with the addition of WGECC, now has over 100 physicians, 10 ambulatory surgery centers, and over 1,000 employees at 57 locations in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. is operated by EHA provides strategic guidance and operational support to the practice group and his ASC, enabling them to focus on delivering the highest quality patient outcomes and meeting rapidly growing eye care needs.

Eye Health America (EHA) was founded in 2018 by LLR Partners, a growth-focused private equity firm, in partnership with regional eye care leaders Clemson Eye and The Eye Associates. EHA is led by a seasoned team of eye care veterans, including Co-CEOs Mary Lou Parisi and John Swencki. Chief Medical Officer, Kathleen McCabe, MD. A platform-wide leadership team consisting of Chief Development Officer Philip Isham, Chief Operating Officer Patrick Maguire, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Becker, and many partners members of her practice.

About Eye Health America

Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Eye Health America (EHA) partners with market-leading professionals with a strong reputation and patient-centered culture to deliver innovative, purposeful, integrated eye care practices. It’s the best eye care platform we promise to build. EHA works with partners to provide best-in-class eye care, including routine eye exams, contact lenses and glasses, cataract surgery, corneal, retinal, glaucoma, LASIK, pediatrics, oculoplasty, and superior strategic eye care. , achieving financial and operational growth. Member practices include Bradenton Eye Clinic, Clemson Eye, Piedmont Surgical Center, The Surgery & Laser Center, Carolina Vision Center, Florence Surgery and Laser Center, Southeast Retina Center, Augusta Retina Laser Surge Care, Eye Associates, and Eye Center. of Florida, including Surge Care. Center, Updegraff Laser Vision, Tampa Bay Eye Surgery Center, and many other top providers of medical and surgical eye care services in the southeastern United States.

For more information, please visit www.eyehealthamerica.com.