Sharon E. Benson

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Sharon Benson is American Vision Partners’ Chief Operating Officer. She provides accountability for the financial health, growth strategies, and leadership for all AVP operations including Clinics, Surgery Centers, Optical Shops, Research, and Training Departments. Sharon also oversees Quality and Clinical Compliance for the organization.

Sharon is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves as the Immediate Past-President of the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. She is also a surveyor for AAAHC and Medicare.

Before joining American Vision Partners, Sharon held various leadership positions within the ASC industry, including with Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America and AmSurg Corp. She is a Registered Nurse and received her Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) in September 2006.

Sharon earned a Master of Science in Nursing at Wesley College and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Arizona. Sharon is a retired U.S. Army officer with more than 22 years of military service.