Posted by: EyeSouth Partners in News
KENTUCKY – October 29, 2024 – EyeSouth Partners (“EyeSouth” or the “Company”) today announced its partnership with Kentucky Eye Institute, representing its second affiliation in Kentucky and 41st affiliation overall.
Kentucky Eye Institute is led by the physician team of Dr. Johannes Evans, Dr. Bill Curtis, Dr. David Blandford, and Dr. Bryant Evans. Kentucky Eye Institute has been providing patients with world-class comprehensive eye care in Kentucky since 1970, with 10 clinical locations in the Lexington and Eastern Kentucky communities.
“Teaming up with EyeSouth Partners represents a significant advancement for our practice,” noted Dr. William Curtis who has been with the practice since 1995. “For nearly 55 years, the Kentucky Eye Institute has been dedicated to delivering exceptional, comprehensive vision care to our patients in Kentucky. We’re thrilled to align with EyeSouth, a partner who shares our commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology and providing personalized, attentive care. This collaboration will further our mission to enhance our patients’ lives through compassionate, patient-focused eye care.”
“Kentucky Eye Institute has long been one of our region’s premier eye care providers, and partnering with EyeSouth Partners is a testament to the care we provide in this area,” says Dr. Johannes Evans, a Partner of Kentucky Eye Institute. “This opportunity broadens our horizons and allows us to elevate the Kentucky Eye Institute experience.”
“Offering the highest standard of care to our patients is paramount to our practice, and affiliating with EyeSouth Partners allows us to take this commitment one step further,” said Dr. Bryant Evans, Optometrist at Kentucky Eye Institute. “Kentucky Eye Institute is stronger because of this partnership. We are excited to continue the same quality patient care that we have offered for over the past 50 years.”
EyeSouth Partners is an eye care-focused management services organization committed to partnering with leading physicians to build a premier network of eye care services in the U.S. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of over 300 doctors providing medical and surgical eye care services at more than 160 locations including 20 surgery centers throughout Georgia, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and New York.
“Kentucky Eye Institute has built a remarkable practice with steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional care,” said Dr. Eugene Gabianelli, Chief Medical Officer of EyeSouth Partners. “We look forward to supporting their continued growth and success across Kentucky.”
“At Kentucky Eye Institute, we take great pride in the work we do for our patients, it’s a core tenet of our practice,” said Dr. David Blandford, Ophthalmologist at Kentucky Eye Institute. “Partnering with EyeSouth will allow us to expand our reach and serve even more patients with the latest innovations in eye care.”
Physician Growth Partners, a healthcare-focused investment bank, served as the exclusive advisor to Kentucky Eye Institute in conjunction with its affiliation with EyeSouth Partners.
To learn more about a partnership with EyeSouth Partners, visit www.eyesouthpartners.com or contact John Bennett, Head of M&A and Business Development, at [email protected].
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