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 a Bachelor of Science in marine biology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo before earning his Doctorate of Medicine from University of California, Davis Medical School.  He completed an Internal Medicine internship at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, OR, followed by Ophthalmology residency at University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, where he was Chief Resident. He is currently on track to complete his Master of Business Administration from University of Michigan, Ross School of Business in April, 2023.

Dr. Brierly also comes to American Vision Partners with more than two decades of experience developing his clinical and leadership skills across diverse environments. He led Kaiser Permanente’s multi-subspecialty ophthalmology group in northern California’s wine country, where in 2019 he was voted Top Doctor by his peers in Sonoma Magazine.  As a U.S. Army Medical Corps officer, he was responsible for military eye care across five Middle Eastern countries during Operation Inherent Resolve.  After a short stint in concierge private pay ophthalmology as founder and President of Copper Eye Surgery, Dr. Brierly broadened his skillset with Cigna Medical Group as Medical Director of Specialty & Ancillary services with responsibility for Ophthalmology, Optometry, Optical, General Surgery, Dermatology, Podiatry, Audiology, Ambulatory Surgery, and Imaging.

“I am very excited to be joining the American Vision Partners family. I hope to continue to ensure that patients who choose American Vision Partners are cared for with skill and compassion by the highest quality doctors and clinicians,’ said Dr. Brierly.

Dr. Brierly will become a primary member of American Vision Partner’s Medical Executive Committee and will help promote the success of more than 180 recognized doctors and health care providers across AVP’s 12 practices.

“We are extremely fortunate to have a clinical leader of Dr. Brierly’s caliber,” said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners. “I know he’s up to the task and will be an exceptional complement to our already stellar group of doctors.”

West Texas Eye Associates to Join American Vision Partners

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (July 20, 2022) – 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 West Texas Eye Associates in Lubbock and Midland, Texas. This partnership will allow West Texas Eye Associates to continue to provide the same exceptional care that the community has come to expect, but with the added support and services of American Vision Partners and their affiliates.

As part of the American Vision Partners family, Dr. Timothy Khater and the team will continue to practice under the West Texas Eye Associates name in their current three locations in Lubbock and their clinic in Midland.  “We’re excited to be joining the AVP team of doctors and practices. I’m looking forward to how this partnership will benefit our patients and help provide them the best care and service possible”, Dr. Khater said.

West Texas Eye Associates have a team of dedicated eye care specialists and staff. With seven ophthalmologists and one optometrist, the staff has the experience and knowledge to help every patient. They also offer a wide range of eye care services, including routine eye exams, LASIK, pediatric ophthalmology, and more. The ophthalmologists are trained to treat conditions like corneal diseases, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and refractive errors, like myopia.

“West Texas Eye Associates is highly respected in the Lubbock and Midland communities of Texas and we could not be more excited to be welcoming them into the American Vision Partners family”, said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners.

Dr. Shaun Brierly, AVP’s Chief Medical Officer says, “Dr. Khater and Dr. Bradley are Lubbock’s only fellowship trained refractive specialists and are top-notch in their field, along with many other fellowship trained physicians at the practice. I’m excited to work with each of them help them continue to provide excellent patient care.”

The partnership with West Texas Eye Associates represents the fifteenth 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.

 

About West Texas Eye Associates

At West Texas Eye Associates, the goal is to help patients stay healthy and happy. Serving Lubbock and Midland, TX, the team of experts at West Texas Eye Associates can help you with vision care, eye surgery, aesthetic treatments, and more. They have a team of dedicated specialists. With seven ophthalmologists and one optometrist, the staff has the experience and knowledge to help every patient. They can explain any eye care services you need, and will work with you and your insurance coverage. The eye doctors at West Texas Eye Associates are committed to making sure you are always comfortable and accommodated.

Southwestern Eye Center Opens New Clinic in Glendale

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (May 16, 2022) – Southwestern Eye Center, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, will be moving from one of their current locations in Maryvale, Arizona to a new state-of-the-art eye care clinic in Glendale, Arizona. The clinic is located at 5323 N. 99th Ave., Ste. 155 Glendale, AZ 85305.

The Glendale clinic is equipped for any eye care needs. It includes 16 ample exam rooms to ensure optimum comfort and an optical shop for convenient options for glasses.

Southwestern Eye Center patients can look forward to the same level of expert ophthalmology care and incredible staff at this brand-new facility. The Glendale location will also welcome a new optometrist to the practice, Dr. Patrizia Colmenares.

The doctors at Southwestern Eye Center have been providing comprehensive ophthalmology care in Arizona for more than 40 years. Specialties include eye care related to the treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cornea, low vision, and others.

“We are happy to be able to bring high-quality eye care to our patients in Glendale and throughout the West Valley. This new location will allow us to be more efficient and provide a better experience for our patients and team.”, said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (623) 846-7603. Additional information can also be found online at SWeye.com

 

About Southwestern Eye Center

Southwestern Eye Center was established in 1982 in Mesa, Arizona, by Dr. Lothaire Bluth. Over the last 40 years, the practice has grown and continues to offer world-class technology and patient-first values across Arizona and New Mexico. The experienced team of doctors at Southwestern Eye Center are specialized in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataracts, retinal disease, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Together, the caring team of physicians and staff make sure that their focus is always on providing the highest-quality eye care for their patients and convenient service for their communities. For more information, please visit http://www.SWeye.com.

American Vision Partners Opens A New Ambulatory Surgery Center, West Valley Peaks

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 13, 2022) –American Vision Partners (AVP), one of the nation’s largest and fastest growing eye care practice organizations, has opened a brand-new ambulatory surgery center, West Valley Peaks. The surgery center is located at 9849 W. Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351.

The West Valley Peaks Surgery Center will allow AVP’s doctors and doctors throughout the community to have access to a state-of-the-art facility for outpatient procedures, such as cataracts. More importantly, it allows patients in the West Valley region of Phoenix a surgery site closer to home, which can be more convenient for obtaining transportation day of surgery.

Dr. Charles Schaffer, of AVP affiliate, Southwestern Eye Center, is one physician who is already set to perform surgery at the new location. “It’s great to have access to this new facility. The surgery rooms are nice and clean. It also makes it so much easier for my patients that I already see in clinic in Sun City,” said Dr. Schaffer.

“We are always looking for ways to improve the care we provide our patients and to do so as efficiently as possible. West Valley Peaks is a perfect addition to our group of ambulatory surgery centers and will provide a great option for doctors and patients in the area,” said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners.

For more information about the surgery center, please call (623) 223-1701.

 

Dr. Scott Perkins at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center is first in the Southwest US to implant the EVO Visian ICL, an Innovative Solution to Myopia and Astigmatism


PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 12, 2022) – Today, Dr. Scott Perkins of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, an affiliate of American Vision Partners, became the first surgeon in the Southwest to implant a new solution for the correction of myopia and myopia with astigmatism: EVO Visian ICL.

Myopia, which is also known as nearsightedness or the need for distance vision correction, is the most common vision disorder globally and its prevalence is rapidly growing. (1)  An estimated 100 million U.S. adults ages 21 to 45 who have myopia are potential candidates for EVO, a biocompatible implantable lens that corrects distance vision. (2)

“Following FDA approval, prospective patients in the U.S. and their doctors may now consider EVO for achieving Visual Freedom from the limitations, ongoing maintenance and inconvenience associated with glasses and contact lenses,” said Caren Mason, President and CEO of STAAR Surgical. “Over one million EVO lenses have already been implanted by doctors outside the U.S. and 99.4% of EVO patients in a survey have stated they would have the procedure again.” (3)

Dr. Scott Perkins, surgeon and founding partner at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in Arizona, took part in the FDA clinical trials for the EVO Visian ICL.  He was the first surgeon in the Southwest United States to implant the innovative solution to correct myopia and myopia with astigmatism.

“The new EVO ICL is the newest tool that we have in our tool box to treat nearsightedness and astigmatism. The results have been remarkable.  I’m so pleased to be able to now offer this to our patients”, says Dr. Perkins.

To learn more about the EVO Visian ICL and whether you may be a candidate, please go to https://bdplasik.com/evo-visian-icl-lenses/ or https://www.goodeyes.com/evo-visian-icl-lens/  You can also call 602-598-7600 to schedule a free consultation to see if you’re qualified for the new EVO Visian ICL.

 

(1) Holden BA, Fricke TR, Wilson DA, et al. Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050. Ophthalmology. 2016.

(2) Market Scope, Refractive Surgery Report, 2019 and Company estimates. Company estimates that more than one in three of the 330 million U.S. population is between 21-45 years old with myopia greater than -3.0 D and has the willingness to undergo an EVO procedure, the financial ability to pay for EVO and is relatively close in terms of distance to a certified surgeon.

(3) Packer, The Implantable Collamer Lens with a central port: review of the literature, Clinical Ophthalmology, 2018.

 

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are recognized leaders in providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for more than 35 years. Doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center use the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life. Comprehensive eye health services are provided by nationally renowned specialists in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, vision correction, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Patients can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of any of the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics. For more information, please visit www.GoodEyes.com.

 

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 nominations and votes for the best businesses in Arizona. Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has been named #1 Eye Center in Arizona since 2013.

Dr. Scott A. Perkins, a leading physician at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center and throughout the country, says, “We are incredibly grateful to be recognized each of the last ten years by our patients across Arizona. Our staff separates Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Care from others in the industry through our experience, expertise, and compassion.”

The team at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has been focused on offering best-in-class service to their patients through leading-edge technology, experienced providers, and a genuine desire to help people see the world better for more than 35 years.

“We are honored that the people we serve each day recognize our amazing team for their tireless work,” said Shane Armstrong, Interim CEO of American Vision Partners.

To schedule an appointment, please call 602-955-1000. Additional information can also be found online at http://www.GoodEyes.com

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are recognized leaders in providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for more than 35 years. Doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center use the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life. Comprehensive eye health services are provided by nationally renowned specialists in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, vision correction, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Patients can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of any of the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics. For more information, please visit http://www.GoodEyes.com.

Dr. Deepti Saini Earns ‘Top Doc’ Title for Ophthalmology

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 18, 2022) – Dr. Deepti Saini, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center earned the honor of ‘Top Doc’ in Ophthalmology by Phoenix Magazine for the third year in a row.

Dr. Deepti Saini is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery. Saini also received the Top Doc honor in 2020 and 2021.

As a cataract surgeon at Southwestern Eye Center and Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Dr. Saini is compassionate and helps each patient understand their diagnosis and treatment options to provide the highest standard of care possible.

“It is such an honor to be selected by my peers for ‘Top Doc’ in Ophthalmology for the third year in a row. I am privileged that our local community of doctors entrust me with their patients and family members to perform cataract surgery and restore sight,” said Saini.

Dr. Saini provides high-quality eye care and performs cataract surgeries for patients throughout Phoenix and Scottsdale.

About Southwestern Eye Center
Southwestern Eye Center was established in 1982 in Mesa, Arizona, by Dr. Lothaire Bluth. Over the last 40 years, the practice has grown and continues to offer world-class technology and patient-first values across Arizona and New Mexico. The experienced team of doctors at Southwestern Eye Center are specialized in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataracts, retinal disease, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Together, the caring team of physicians and staff make sure that their focus is always on providing the highest-quality eye care for their patients and convenient service for their communities. For more information, please visit http://www.SWeye.com.

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are recognized leaders in providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for more than 35 years. Doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center use the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life. Comprehensive eye health services are provided by nationally renowned specialists in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, vision correction, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Patients can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of any of the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics. For more information, please visit http://www.GoodEyes.com.

Dr. Scott Perkins Earns ‘Top Doc’ Title for Ophthalmology

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 16, 2022) –Dr. Scott Perkins, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliate, Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center earned the honor of ‘Top Doc’ in Ophthalmology by Phoenix Magazine.

Scott Perkins is one of the most experienced eye surgeons in the country. He has performed more than 100,000 cataract surgeries, more than 15,000 LASIK procedures and is one of the top three surgeons in volume in the US for ICL surgery. Additionally, he is the first user of the Toric ICL and the PanOptix Trifocal IOL in the Southwestern US.

“I am honored to be recognized by my peers for this award. But the greatest honor is to make my patients happy with their results,” said Dr. Perkins.

He is a board-certified ophthalmologist, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and a founding member of the American European Congress of Ophthalmic surgeons. Throughout his career, he has conducted clinical research in several areas of ophthalmology including intraocular lens technology, the ICL and intraocular medications. He also serves on the Board of directors for Arizona Visionaries, a nonprofit organization that provides cataract surgery in third world countries and enjoys volunteering his time and skills for the benefit of less fortunate people.

His honors include his being recognized by America’s Top Ophthalmologists since 2010. However, he says his greatest honor is the trust his colleagues place in him by performing eye surgery on hundreds of eye doctors, their parents, and children.

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are recognized leaders in providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for more than 35 years. Doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center use the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life. Comprehensive eye health services are provided by nationally renowned specialists in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, vision correction, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Patients can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of any of the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics. For more information, please visit http://www.GoodEyes.com.

Now Offering the Susvimo Implant, a New Solution for Wet AMD New treatment available at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Jordan M Graff, MD, FACS

PHOENIX, ARIZ. (January 12, 2022) – Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, an American Vision Partners affiliate, has become the first multi-specialty practice in Arizona to provide a new solution for patients with Wet Macular Degeneration with the recent FDA approval of Genentech’s Susvimo implant.

Susvimo is the first and only treatment for Wet AMD that allows patients to receive treatment through as few as two treatments a year following four initial doses, where they typically may have needed as many as one injection in the eye every month. This technology works by continuously delivering a customized formulation of ranibizumab into the eye through a refillable implant. Not all patients will be eligible for this product, and for those that are, they should discuss the risk and benefits of the surgery and other possible complications with their retinal specialist.

The FDA approval of Susvimo was based on the positive results from the Phase III Archway clinical trial. The study evaluated 415 people living with wet AMD who had previously responded to prior treatment with anti-VEGF therapy (1).

Dr. Jordan Graff is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center who specializes in retina and vitreous surgery and treatments. On December 9, 2021, he became the first surgeon in Arizona and the third surgeon in the world to utilize the Susvimo implant.

“It was such an honor to be the first surgeon to perform this landmark case. I’m very thankful for my amazing team in surgery and research team and to my practice for their support of this endeavor,” said Dr. Jordan Graff.

“As a surgeon and clinical research scientist, it is so gratifying to participate in clinical trials and then to see that treatment option become available for my patients in need of sight-saving care,” says Dr. Jordan Graff.

For more information about Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center and our expertise in retinal care and Susvimo procedures, visit http://www.GoodEyes.com.

Visit https://www.gene.com/media/news-features/fda-approves-genentech-s-new-treatment-for-wet-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd to find out more about Susvimo from Genetech.

About Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center
The doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center are recognized leaders in providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical eye care in Arizona for more than 35 years. Doctors at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center use the most advanced technologies and techniques to treat patients at all stages of life. Comprehensive eye health services are provided by nationally renowned specialists in multiple fields of ophthalmology, including cataract surgery, vision correction, cornea, retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Patients can expect compassionate and convenient care from the doctors of any of the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center clinics. For more information, please visit http://www.GoodEyes.com.

(1) FDA Approves Genentech’s Susvimo, a First-of-Its-Kind Therapeutic Approach for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), 2021

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