Southwestern Eye Center Opens New McDowell Road Location in Mesa

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (December 15, 2021) – Southwestern Eye Center, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, announced the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art eye care clinic in Mesa, Arizona. The clinic is located at 6705 E. McDowell Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215.

Dr. Leland Sherlock is the anchor OD at the new clinic and spent 25 years at Southwestern Eye Center’s Falcon Field clinic in Mesa. He sees the growth as an opportunity to provide more care to the community, adding “We’re very excited to continue Southwestern Eye Center’s long history of compassionate eye care in Mesa. With this clinic, we will be bringing more vision care services to the Mesa community than available previously, including advanced technology for cataract surgery.”

The doctors at Southwestern Eye Center have been providing comprehensive ophthalmology care in Arizona for more than 35 years. In fact, the very first Southwestern Eye Center was located at Mesa’s Falcon Field. Specialties include eye care related to the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cornea, low vision, and others.

“We are proud to be adding another location in the fast-growing Mesa community. They will enjoy convenient appointment times with our caring team, including some of the nation’s leading surgeons”, said Sharon Benson COO of American Vision Partners.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 480-985-7400. Additional information can also be found online at SWeye.com

Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction to Join American Vision Partners

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 28, 2021) – American Vision Partners (AVP), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care practice management organizations in the nation, announced a partnership with Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction in Phoenix, Glendale, and Mesa, Arizona. The affiliation of the two practices will improve the quality of care for patients in the Metropolitan Phoenix area by bringing additional world-class doctors, more comprehensive vision care services and additional locations to the community.

As part of the American Vision Partners family, Dr. Sanford L. Moretsky, Dr. Craig R. Cassidy, and their team will continue to provide exceptional care, but will now be able to do so with the added support and services of American Vision Partners and their affiliates. “We’ve been here in Arizona for more than 35 years caring for our beloved patients.  I’m looking forward to continuing that legacy with the added support that American Vision Partners will provide”, Dr. Moretsky said.

At Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, patients are pre-screened and operated on by the Doctors represented in the organization’s name. Both doctors specialize in LASIK, laser cataract surgery, and implantable contact lenses.  Also, they are honored that their practice has been represented 10 times in “Top Doctors” Phoenix Magazine.

“The entire group at American Vision Partners is looking forward to working with Dr. Moretsky, Dr. Cassidy, and their team.  They have an outstanding reputation and patient-focused values that align with AVP’s level of excellence.  More importantly, the patients across the valley here in Metropolitan Phoenix will benefit from the added resources that this partnership brings.” said Randy Dobbs, CEO of American Vision Partners.

The partnership with Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction represents the thirteenth transaction implemented by American Vision Partners.  To learn more about a partnership with American Vision Partners, please visit www.AmericanVisionPartners.com, or contact Jimbo Cross at Jimbo.Cross@AmericanVisionPartners.com.

Dr. Derek Kunimoto Earns ‘Top Doc’ Title for Vitreoretinal Surgery

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 14, 2021) – Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Retinal Consultants of Arizona earned the honor of ‘Top Doc’ in Vitreoretinal Surgery by Phoenix Magazine.

Dr. Kunimoto joined Retinal Consultants of Arizona in 2006 and is currently Managing Partner, Retinal Consultants of Arizona; Retinal Research Institute; Assistant Clinical Professor, USC Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; Director of Trauma and Inpatient Services for Ophthalmology, Banner Eye Institute, Banner University Medical Center, University of Arizona.

He is passionate about delivering the best eye care available, and his patients’ vision is of utmost importance to him. He strives to make every patient comfortable, and well informed about his or her eye conditions.

“I’ve never been one to rest on past laurels, and I view every day as one that I have to put my head down, work hard and bring my A-game in the care of my patients,” said Kunimoto in an interview with Phoenix Magazine.

Dr. Kunimoto and his colleagues provide retinal care to patients throughout Arizona, including rural communities with less access to this highly specialized care.

Aiello Eye Institute to Join American Vision Partners

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (May 4, 2021) – American Vision Partners (AVP), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care practice management organizations in the nation, announced a partnership with Aiello Eye Institute in Yuma, Arizona.  The partnership will further enhance the quality of care for patients and bring more comprehensive vision care services to the people of Yuma.

As part of the American Vision Partners family, Dr. Patrick Aiello and his team will continue to provide exceptional care, but will now be able to do so with the added support and services of American Vision Partners and their affiliates. “Our patients mean everything to us.  I’m confident that they will be very pleased with the added benefits and support that American Vision Partners will bring”, Dr. Aiello said.

Aiello Eye Institute combines innovative treatment with individualized care. They are dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive medical and surgical eye care using proven state-of-the-art technology. The Aiello Eye Institute team offers complete care for conditions such as Cataracts, Corneal and Retinal Disease, Dry Eye and Glaucoma. They also provide convenient services for those looking for optometric care and eye exams.

“American Vision Partners is very excited to work with the doctors and team at Aiello Eye Institute. They are highly respected in Yuma for their quality of care and uncompromising standards and we look forward to partnering with them to provide even more benefits for the community,” said Randy Dobbs, CEO of American Vision Partners.

The transaction with Aiello Eye Institute represents the 12th partnership implemented by American Vision Partners.  To learn more about a partnership with American Vision Partners, please visit www.AmericanVisionPartners.com, or contact Jimbo Cross at Jimbo.Cross@AmericanVisionPartners.com.

 

About Aiello Eye Institute

Aiello Eye Institute maintains high standards for excellence in order to provide you with quality eye care services. They offer patients the unique opportunity to be treated in a collaborative environment by experienced doctors who have their best interests in mind. Their dedicated team of professionals treats every patient as a valued member of the family, offering each individual the confidentiality, respect and consideration they deserve. They also believe in the value of patient education and offer open, informed discussions with patients and their families regarding their eye health.

With two offices in Yuma, Aiello Eye Institute makes it easy to care for your eyes. Their state-of-the-art offices and surgical facility are outfitted with the latest technology to comfortably administer routine eye exams and treat more complex vision concerns.

Southwest Eye Institute to Join American Vision Partners

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (March 11, 2021) – American Vision Partners (AVP), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care practice management organizations in the nation, has announced a strategic partnership with Southwest Eye Institute.  Southwest Eye Institute, founded in 2004, is the largest eye care practice in El Paso, TX, with additional operations in Las Cruces, NM.

The partnership will extend AVP’s footprint and serve as a platform for expansion into Texas and New Mexico with the region’s leading eye care practice.

Southwest Eye Institute will continue to operate with no changes to its brand, existing providers or staff, and patients will continue to receive the highest quality care with the added support, technology, and equipment of AVP. The partnership will also provide patients with enhanced access to care through new location openings and additional sub-specialty coverage.

Dr. Marc Ellman, who founded Southwest Eye Institute and will continue to lead the practice, stated, “Since the beginning, I have always had a simple motto for providing medical care, which is to treat every patient as if they were a family member. This partnership is going to allow us to continue to combine compassion with the best comprehensive eye care possible.”

“Our team is very excited to work with the team at Southwest Eye Institute. We support their mission that focuses on patients and we look forward to partnering with them to provide even broader, stronger care to this new geographic region for AVP,” said Randy Dobbs, CEO of American Vision Partners.

About Southwest Eye Institute
Southwest Eye Institute is dedicated to delivering the best possible medical and surgical eye care for patients in West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. They provide this care in the most compassionate manner possible, with the goal to always treat each patient the same way we would want our own family to be treated.

With locations in El Paso, Texas and Las Cruces, New Mexico, they take pride in serving their community with the latest technology, highly-regarded doctors and caring teams.