Chris La Fleur, Author at American Vision Partners

About Chris La Fleur

Director of Marketing - Accomplished Marketing professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing approaches to communicate to patients and promote clinic operations. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and innovative approaches to meeting objectives and supporting annual strategic plans. I seek out creative and innovative ways to elevate a brand by delivering clear, simple and relevant messages. Today’s marketing must be patient focused and solve the problems they are facing. I focus on delivering clear, simple and relevant messaging, because the hero of every health care operation should be the patient, and a successful clinic is solely the guide.

Entries by Chris La Fleur

John Davidson, MD, National Leader in Advanced Vision Correction Joins Barnet Dulaney Perkins to Lead Advanced Technology Cataract and Refractive Surgery

John Davidson, MD, a nationally recognized refractive and cataract surgeon, will be joining Barnet Dulaney Perkins in August of 2026, continuing his path to redefine what’s possible in modern vision correction through a career marked by innovation, clinical excellence, and trusted leadership among peers. Dr. Davidson specializes in tailoring highly personalized vision plans designed to […]

Dr. Daniel Adelberg Performs Arizona’s First ENCELTO™ Stem Cell-Based Gene Therapy Procedure for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

Breakthrough treatment offers new hope for patients with a rare, progressive retinal disease Phoenix, AZ — February 25, 2026 — Dr. Daniel Adelberg of Southwestern Eye Center, a leading ophthalmology practice managed by American Vision Partners – Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, has performed the first ENCELTO™ gene therapy procedure in Arizona, marking a significant […]

Revolutionary Procedure Takes Control of High Eye Pressure and Prevents Irreversible Vision Loss

American Vision Partners (AVP) performs revolutionary, micro-invasive, injectable treatment for the full range of glaucoma disease to significantly decrease the dependence of daily eye drops. Phoenix, AZ — October 1, 2025 — American Vision Partners ophthalmology practices are proud to announce the availability of iDose® TR (travoprost intraocular implant) 75 mcg iDose TR is a […]

A Visionary Breakthrough: Dr. Sanjay Kamat performs first ever ocular implant iDose in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Barnet Dulaney Perkins is leading the way in glaucoma treatment, performing a revolutionary ocular treatment for the full range of glaucoma disease to significantly decrease the dependence of daily eye drops. Lake Havasu City, AZ — August 13, 2025 — Barnet Dulaney Perkins is thrilled to announce Dr. Sanjay Kamat and his team successfully performed […]

AVP Announces Their 2024-2025 Medical Executive Committee

The Medical Executive Committee (MEC) plays a crucial role in ensuring American Vision Partners (AVP) delivers high-quality medical care and promotes effective collaboration among medical staff, administration, and other stakeholders across all brands within the AVP organization. “Our MEC is responsible for making important medical and clinical decisions, overseeing medical staff, and sharing best practices […]

Dr. Tigran Kostanyan Successfully Implants Small Aperture Intraocular Lens that Delivers Extended Depth of Focus

(August 19, 2024) – Dr. Tigran Kostanyan of Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of ophthalmology by successfully implanting one of the first IC-8 Apthera IOL for cataract patients in Las Vegas. The IC-8™ IOL is the first FDA-approved presbyopia-correcting lens that delivers […]

Dr. Suhail Alam and Dr. Daniel Adelberg Present at the 2024 ASRS Premier Conference for Retinal Specialists in Stockholm, Sweden

PHOENIX, AZ (Aug. 7, 2024) – American Vision Partners, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing eye care physician services, is thrilled to announce the representation of two of its affiliated physicians at the annual meeting of the 2024 ASRS conference that was held in Stockholm, Sweden on July 17th, 2024. More than 2,000 retina […]

American Vision Partners Welcomes Dr. Shaun Brierly as new Chief Medical Officer

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (January 17, 2023) – American Vision Partners (“AVP”), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D. as their new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Brierly is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He graduated summa cum laude with […]

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center Ranked #1 Eye Care Center For 10 Consecutive Years

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 29, 2022) Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, is proud to announce that they have once again been voted #1 Eye Care Center in Arizona by Ranking Arizona. This represents the 10th consecutive year that they have won this prestigious award. Ranking Arizona allows people to submit […]