Midwest Vision Partners https://midwestvision.com/ See the possibilities Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:31:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://midwestvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cropped-mvp-favicon-01-32x32.png Midwest Vision Partners https://midwestvision.com/ 32 32 Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Balian Eye Center https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnership-with-balian-eye-center/ Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=471 CHICAGO & ROCHESTER, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is excited to announce its partnership with Balian Eye Center (“BEC”). This represents MVP’s twelfth partnership, broadening its network to 115 physicians, 52 locations, and over 1,200 staff across Michigan and Ohio. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists throughout […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Balian Eye Center appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
CHICAGO & ROCHESTER, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is excited to announce its partnership with Balian Eye Center (“BEC”). This represents MVP’s twelfth partnership, broadening its network to 115 physicians, 52 locations, and over 1,200 staff across Michigan and Ohio. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists throughout the Midwest.

“Dr. Raphtis and the team at Balian Eye Center have done an exceptional job serving patients in Southeast Michigan. We are incredibly honored that Dr. Raphtis trusted MVP as his new partner, and we look forward to supporting their continued success in delivering superior outcomes for patients.”

This year, Balian Eye Center celebrates its 50th anniversary, commemorating a legacy of premier patient care in Southeast Michigan. Balian Eye Center has pioneered the integrated eye care model and introduced one of the first freestanding outpatient surgical facilities in the state of Michigan. BEC provides a full suite of eye care services to patients, including optical, medical, and surgical offerings. Dr. Mike Raphtis commented, “On June 1st, Balian Eye Center will be celebrating 50 years of clinical service in Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Balian was a visionary recognizing the importance of ophthalmology and optometry working together to optimize the delivery of eye care for our patients. I am excited for our practice to celebrate this milestone with the announcement of our partnership with Midwest Vision Partners, the preeminent eye care management services organization that shares the same values as us with their PatientFirst philosophy. The MVP team was a pleasure to work with throughout the process leading up to our partnership, and I look forward to our future together.”

Joseph Giles, MVP’s President and Chief Executive Officer, announced, “Dr. Raphtis and the team at Balian Eye Center have done an exceptional job serving patients in Southeast Michigan. We are incredibly honored that Dr. Raphtis trusted MVP as his new partner, and we look forward to supporting their continued success in delivering superior outcomes for patients.”

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of twelve practices and over 110 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at over 50 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based PeopleFirstTM private equity firm focused primarily on software and services businesses. MVP is eager to provide the same growth opportunity for other eye care providers in the Midwest.

If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, at mheavener@midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Alpine’s unique PeopleFirstTM programs place high-caliber executives and management teams into its portfolio companies, providing them with the strategic expertise and resources to grow their businesses. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

Contacts

Contact: Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, Midwest Vision Partners
Email: mheavener@midwestvision.com

Contact: Neesha Bhagat, VP of Sales & Marketing, Midwest Vision Partners
Emailnbhagat@midwestvision.com

Contact: Tom Hittinger, Head of Integration, Midwest Vision Partners
Emailthittinger@midwestvision.com

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Balian Eye Center appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Eye Centers of Ohio https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnership-with-eye-centers-of-ohio/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:05:40 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=431 CHICAGO & CANTON, OHIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is excited to announce its partnership with Eye Centers of Ohio (“ECO”). This represents MVP’s eleventh partnership as it continues to build out its people-focused eye care management services organization with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists throughout the Midwest. The addition of Eye Centers of Ohio broadens the MVP network to […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Eye Centers of Ohio appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
CHICAGO & CANTON, OHIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is excited to announce its partnership with Eye Centers of Ohio (“ECO”). This represents MVP’s eleventh partnership as it continues to build out its people-focused eye care management services organization with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists throughout the Midwest. The addition of Eye Centers of Ohio broadens the MVP network to over 110 physicians and over 1,000 support staff serving 51 locations across Michigan and Ohio.

“We are proud to partner with Drs. Paul Turgeon, Larry Karns, Jerry Macher, and Mike Smit. They have built the premier practice in the Greater Canton region, and we look forward to collaborating with them to extend patient care and access.”

For nearly one hundred years, Eye Centers of Ohio and its forerunners have been serving the residents of northeast Ohio with top quality eye care. Eye Centers of Ohio was formed in 1997 following the merger of Canton Eye Center, Eye Surgeons of Stark County, and the Stark County Eye Clinic – the oldest, most established, and trusted eye care practices in Stark county. The practice has grown during that time to two clinics and an ambulatory surgery center, supported by over 70 employees. ECO has built its reputation offering comprehensive care for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cornea, laser vision correction and more with a PatientFirst emphasis on comfort and convenience.

Commenting on the new partnership, Dr. Paul Turgeon stated, “We are excited and proud to join Midwest Vision Partners. Midwest Vision Partners represents an outstanding team of the best and brightest eye care providers in the Great Lakes region. Partnering with MVP will provide access to a wide range of resources that will enable us to continue to offer our patients the world-class eye care that they have come to expect and deserve.”

Joseph Giles, MVP’s President and Chief Executive Officer, announced, “We are proud to partner with Drs. Paul Turgeon, Larry Karns, Jerry Macher, and Mike Smit. They have built the premier practice in the Greater Canton region, and we look forward to collaborating with them to extend patient care and access.”

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of eleven practices and over 110 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at 51 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based PeopleFirstTM private equity firm focused primarily on software and services businesses. MVP is eager to provide the same growth opportunity for other eye care providers in the Midwest.

If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, at mheavener@midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Alpine’s unique PeopleFirstTM programs place high-caliber executives and management teams into its portfolio companies, providing them with the strategic expertise and resources to grow their businesses. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

Contacts

Contact: Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, Midwest Vision Partners
Email: mheavener@midwestvision.com

Contact: Neesha Bhagat, VP of Sales & Marketing, Midwest Vision Partners
Emailnbhagat@midwestvision.com

Contact: Tom Hittinger, Head of Integration, Midwest Vision Partners
Emailthittinger@midwestvision.com

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Eye Centers of Ohio appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnerships With Premier Ophthalmology Groups in Greater Detroit https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnerships-with-premier-ophthalmology-groups-in-greater-detroit/ https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnerships-with-premier-ophthalmology-groups-in-greater-detroit/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:05:36 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=424 CHICAGO & BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. & WARREN, Mich. & TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”), a people-focused eye care management services organization, is excited to announce partnerships with Grosinger, Spigelman, & Grey (“GSG”); Cataract & Eye Consultants of Michigan (“CECOM”); and the Eye Surgery Center Of Michigan (“ESCM”). GSG and CECOM represent MVP’s ninth and tenth partnerships and extend its footprint into […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnerships With Premier Ophthalmology Groups in Greater Detroit appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
CHICAGO & BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. & WARREN, Mich. & TROY, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”), a people-focused eye care management services organization, is excited to announce partnerships with Grosinger, Spigelman, & Grey (“GSG”); Cataract & Eye Consultants of Michigan (“CECOM”); and the Eye Surgery Center Of Michigan (“ESCM”). GSG and CECOM represent MVP’s ninth and tenth partnerships and extend its footprint into the Greater Detroit region.

“We’re very excited to join the MVP family and take advantage of their suite of operational best practices, management resources, and clinical collaboration. In doing so we hope this partnership will facilitate great patient experiences and continued growth of our practices.”

GSG and CECOM provide a comprehensive suite of medical and surgical eye care services, including premium cataract surgery, laser vision correction, disease management treatments, and retina services. ESCM is an award-winning, single-specialty ambulatory surgery center supporting leading ophthalmologists in Greater Detroit. Collectively, the groups add seven physicians, over 150 employees, and 4 locations to the MVP network.

Dr. Les Grosinger, of Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey, commented, “We spent considerable time and effort looking for a partnership with the very best eye physicians and surgeons in Michigan and Ohio and were excited to discover that MVP provides exactly what we were seeking. We strongly believe this relationship will further our track record of providing exceptional care and clinical results to our patients, utilizing the very latest technology, for years to come.” Dr. Alan Parent, of Cataract & Eye Consultants of Michigan, added, “We’re very excited to join the MVP family and take advantage of their suite of operational best practices, management resources, and clinical collaboration. In doing so we hope this partnership will facilitate great patient experiences and continued growth of our practices.”

Joseph Giles, MVP’s President and Chief Executive Officer, announced, “We are thrilled to partner with the excellent physicians and staff at Grosinger, Spigelman, & Grey and Cataract & Eye Consultants of Michigan, along with the leadership team and staff at Eye Surgery Center of Michigan. These groups represent some of the best in the Greater Detroit area and will be excellent partners as we expand our services to patients in the region. During this process, I learned how much the physicians and staff are dedicated to each other and to partnering with MVP, and we look forward to creating Raving Fans of our patients, physicians, and staff, and growing our presence in Southeast Michigan.”

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of ten practices, over 1,000 employees, and over 108 physicians providing optical, medical, and surgical eye care services at 48 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based PeopleFirstTM private equity firm focused primarily on software and services businesses. MVP is eager to provide the same growth opportunity for other eye care providers in the Midwest.

If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, at mheavener@midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Alpine’s unique PeopleFirstTM programs place high-caliber executives and management teams into its portfolio companies, providing them with the strategic expertise and resources to grow their businesses. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

Contacts

Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, Midwest Vision Partners
mheavener@midwestvision.com

Neesha Bhagat, VP of Sales & Marketing, Midwest Vision Partners
nbhagat@midwestvision.com

Tom Hittinger, Head of Integration, Midwest Vision Partners
thittinger@midwestvision.com

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnerships With Premier Ophthalmology Groups in Greater Detroit appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnerships-with-premier-ophthalmology-groups-in-greater-detroit/feed/ 0
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Parschauer Eye Center https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-parschauer-eye-center/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:26:16 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=413 [CHICAGO, IL & SANDUSKY, OH, January 4, 2021] – Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Parschauer Eye Center (“PEC”) – MVP’s eighth partnership to date. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build the preeminent PatientFirst platform in the Midwest. MVP’s partnership […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Parschauer Eye Center appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
[CHICAGO, IL & SANDUSKY, OH, January 4, 2021]Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Parschauer Eye Center (“PEC”) – MVP’s eighth partnership to date. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build the preeminent PatientFirst platform in the Midwest. MVP’s partnership with Parschauer Eye Center expands its network to over 95 physicians serving 44 locations across Michigan and Ohio.

Parschauer Eye Center opened the first ophthalmology practice in the Sandusky area in 1946 as Sandusky Ophthalmology and has since grown to operate two clinics in Sandusky and Fremont with over 10 ophthalmologists and optometrists. Led by Dr. Kenneth Parschauer, D.O. and Dr. Eric Dudenhoefer, M.D., the practice shares a value for personal service and patient-centric care, providing comprehensive optometric and ophthalmic care with specialties in cataracts, cornea, glaucoma, plastics, retina, and laser vision.

Drs. Kenneth Parschauer and Eric Dudenhoefer shared, “We are enthusiastic about partnering and growing with MVP and the outstanding practices within their platform. Our shared commitment to putting people first makes this partnership a natural next step in improving our ability to provide world class eye care in the great lakes region.”

Joseph Giles, MVP’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “It has been a pleasure to get to know Drs. Parschauer and Dudenhoefer and to gain an appreciation for their profound commitment to PEC’s physicians, staff and patients. They have built a tremendous practice, and we are excited to welcome them and the rest of the PEC team to the MVP platform as we expand our patient access to the Sandusky and Fremont areas and continue to build our network of world-class ophthalmologists and optometrists.”

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of eight practices and over 90 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at 44 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based PeopleFirst™ private equity firm focused primarily on software and services businesses. MVP is eager to provide the same growth opportunity for other eye care providers in the Midwest.

If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, at mheavener@midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Alpine’s unique PeopleFirst™ programs place high-caliber executives and management teams into its portfolio companies, providing them with the strategic expertise and resources to grow their businesses. For more information, visit https://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Parschauer Eye Center appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Medina Vision Centre, Inc. https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnership-with-medina-vision-centre-inc/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=382 [CHICAGO, IL & MEDINA, OH, DECEMBER 2, 2020]—Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Medina Vision Centre, Inc. This represents MVP’s seventh partnership and provides an exciting opportunity to build upon the 30-year legacy of patient care established by Dr. Christine Beiling, OD, and Dr. Timothy Earley, OD. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Medina Vision Centre, Inc. appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
[CHICAGO, IL & MEDINA, OH, DECEMBER 2, 2020]Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Medina Vision Centre, Inc. This represents MVP’s seventh partnership and provides an exciting opportunity to build upon the 30-year legacy of patient care established by Dr. Christine Beiling, OD, and Dr. Timothy Earley, OD.

MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build the preeminent PatientFirst platform in the Midwest. MVP’s partnership with Medina Vision Centre expands its network to 42 locations across Michigan and Ohio with over 80 physicians providing vision, medical, and surgical eye care services.

Medina Vision Centre has been providing quality eye care to Medina County families since 1990. Drs. Beiling and Earley have proudly built their practice as a place where people can receive premier comprehensive eye care, and learn about their eyes, their eyesight, and how vision relates to their overall health. Drs. Beiling and Earley have longstanding leadership roles within the Ohio optometric and civic communities, having served collectively on The Ohio State University College of Optometry Alumni Board, Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce, Medina County Achievement Center, Medina Jaycees, and United Way.

Dr. Christine Beiling shared, “Drs. Earley, Travaglianti, and I look forward to the MVP partnership, and the added benefits it affords to continued exceptional care for our patients.” Dr. Tim Earley added, “The doctors and dedicated staff of Medina Vision Centre are excited to partner with the patient-centric team assembled by Midwest Vision Partners. Having the opportunity to work with some of the area’s most accomplished and competent physicians will only serve to improve our patients’ access to the latest in ophthalmic services, surgical options, and vision-related technology.”

Joseph Giles, Chief Executive Officer of MVP, remarked, “We are excited to partner with Medina Vision Centre to build upon their 30-year legacy of top-notch patient care. Dr. Beiling and Dr. Earley have built a tremendous culture among their staff, and we look forward to incorporating their expertise and insights as renowned leaders in the optometric community.”

This announcement follows recent partnerships MVP has made with several leading ophthalmology practices. Most recently, MVP partnered with Western Reserve Ophthalmology Associates, led by Dr. Carrie Davis, MD. Dr. Davis has leveraged her interest in patient education to expand on Cleveland Eye Clinic’s presence in Beachwood, OH. In September, MVP partnered with Medina Eye Associates, led by Dr. Myron Bodnar, MD. Dr. Bodnar had been in solo ophthalmology practice since 1993 and has been a welcome addition to Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons providing comprehensive medical ophthalmic care.

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ (“MVP”) mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of 7 practices and over 80 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at 42 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco based PeopleFirstTM private equity firm focused primarily on software and services businesses. MVP is eager to provide the same growth opportunity for other eye care providers in the Midwest.If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact Mike Heavener, Head of Corporate Development, at mheavener@midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Its PeopleFirst™ strategy includes a CEO-in-Training™ and CEO-in-Residence program where Alpine recruits and places high caliber executives into companies as part of the transaction. This provides a distinct solution for situations where additional or new management is desired post-transaction. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Medina Vision Centre, Inc. appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Specialty Eye Institute https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnership-with-specialty-eye-institute/ Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:08:24 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=330 CHICAGO & JACKSON, Mich. (BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Specialty Eye Institute (“SEI”). This represents MVP’s fourth partnership and bolsters its presence in both Michigan and Ohio. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Specialty Eye Institute appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
CHICAGO & JACKSON, Mich. (BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Specialty Eye Institute (“SEI”). This represents MVP’s fourth partnership and bolsters its presence in both Michigan and Ohio. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build the preeminent platform in the Midwest region. MVP’s partnership with SEI expands its network to 35 locations across Michigan and Ohio with 71 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services.

Specialty Eye Institute was founded in 1978 by Dr. Paul Ernest in Jackson, MI and currently employs approximately 208 support staff across 10 clinical locations. For more than 40 years, SEI has been recognized as an innovator within the industry. Since its founding, SEI has focused on placing patients first, investing in technology and researching new treatments and techniques to provide patients with the best possible eye care. Dr. Paul Ernest stated, “Midwest Vision Partners’ focus on patients and their leadership team’s deep healthcare expertise made it clear that they are the right partner to help SEI grow in a complex operating environment. We are excited about the partnership and the opportunity to collaborate with the high-quality practices already in MVP’s network.” Dr. Paul Ernest will be joining MVP’s Board of Directors, working alongside Dr. Lawrence Lohman of Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons, Dr. William Wiley of Cleveland Eye Clinic and Dr. Gary Keoleian of Michigan Eye Institute.

MVP’s CEO Joseph Giles remarked, “This is a special day for all of us at Midwest Vision Partners. Dr. Paul Ernest has built an incredible legacy as one of the country’s leading experts in the field of ophthalmology. I would also like to thank Dr. Kevin Lavery who was instrumental in supporting the culmination of our partnership. We welcome the physicians and staff of Specialty Eye Institute to the MVP family.”

MVP is eager to provide the same opportunity for other eye care providers in Michigan, Ohio and the broader Midwest. If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact MVP’s COO, Jorge Lopez, at jlopez@midwestvision.com.

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ (“MVP”) mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of 5 practices and 71 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at 35 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco based private equity firm focused on software and services businesses. For more information about Midwest Vision Partners, please visit https://www.midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Its PeopleFirst™ strategy includes a CEO-in-Training™ and CEO-in-Residence program where Alpine recruits and places high caliber executives into companies as part of the transaction. This provides a distinct solution for situations where additional or new management is desired post-transaction. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

 

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Specialty Eye Institute appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institute https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnership-with-michigan-eye-institute/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:31:56 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=310 CHICAGO & FLINT, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute (“MEI”). This represents MVP’s first partnership in Michigan. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build a preeminent platform in the Midwest […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institute appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
CHICAGO & FLINT, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Michigan Eye Institute (“MEI”). This represents MVP’s first partnership in Michigan. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build a preeminent platform in the Midwest region. MVP’s partnership with MEI expands its network to 25 locations across Michigan and Ohio with 45 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services.

Michigan Eye Institute is led by Dr. Gary Keoleian, Dr. Jeffrey Diskin & Dr. David Diskin and has a network of 12 providers. MEI employs approximately 110 support staff across 6 clinical locations. Formed in 1991, MEI’s mission has been to provide excellent care to patients in a warm, caring, personal and professional manner by the doctors and staff. Over the last three decades, MEI has built a reputation as a high-quality provider of eye care services in the Central/Mid-Michigan market. Dr. Gary Keoleian stated, “We are excited to partner with Midwest Vision Partners and to join a growing network of quality providers. We were impressed by the strength of MVP’s leadership team and refreshed by their emphasis on honesty and transparency. We aligned quickly after learning about their commitment to patients and the infrastructure they are building to empower physicians to focus on clinical care.” Dr. Gary Keoleian will be joining MVP’s Board of Directors, working alongside Dr. Lawrence Lohman of Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons and Dr. William Wiley of Cleveland Eye Clinic.

MVP’s CEO Joseph Giles remarked, “Our goal at MVP is to work with the best practices and to support their continued growth and success. We welcome the physicians and staff of Michigan Eye Institute to the MVP family. This partnership means a great deal to me personally given MEI’s ties to Flint, Michigan, my hometown. We look forward to building a presence in the Michigan market in partnership with the MEI team.”

MVP is eager to provide the same opportunity for other eye care providers in Michigan, Ohio and the broader Midwest. If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact MVP’s COO, Jorge Lopez, at jlopez@midwestvision.com.

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ (“MVP”) mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of 4 practices and 45 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at 25 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco based private equity firm focused on software and services businesses. For more information about Midwest Vision Partners, please visit https://www.midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Its PeopleFirst™ strategy includes a CEO-in-Training™ and CEO-in-Residence program where Alpine recruits and places high caliber executives into companies as part of the transaction. This provides a distinct solution for situations where additional or new management is desired post-transaction. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership with Michigan Eye Institute appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Cleveland Eye Clinic https://midwestvision.com/midwest-vision-partners-announces-partnership-with-cleveland-eye-clinic/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:26:22 +0000 https://midwestvision.com/?p=274 CHICAGO & CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Cleveland Eye Clinic (“CEC”). This partnership represents MVP’s second in Ohio. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build a preeminent platform in the Midwest region. […]

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Cleveland Eye Clinic appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
CHICAGO & CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Midwest Vision Partners (“MVP”) is pleased to announce its partnership with Cleveland Eye Clinic (“CEC”). This partnership represents MVP’s second in Ohio. MVP is a people-focused eye care management services organization backed by Alpine Investors committed to partnering with leading ophthalmologists and optometrists to build a preeminent platform in the Midwest region. MVP’s partnership with CEC expands its network to 19 locations in Ohio with 33 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services.

Cleveland Eye Clinic is led by Dr. Bill Wiley and Dr. Shamik Bafna and has a network of 20 providers. CEC employs approximately 130 support staff across 13 clinical locations. Since its founding in 1943, CEC has provided clinical excellence and patient accessibility to its community. Over the last decade, CEC has experienced rapid growth, developing a full scope service network offering including primary and surgical eye care, LASIK and optical. Dr. Wiley stated, “We are excited to be partnering with Midwest Vision Partners. Their patient and people first approach align well with our values and will allow us to provide great care to more patients in Cleveland.”

MVP’s CEO Joseph Giles remarked, “Our partnership with CEC marks an exciting time for our company. We’re thrilled with the momentum in Ohio and thank Dr. Wiley, Dr. Bafna and the rest of the CEC team for their trust and invaluable contribution to what we are building for doctors, staff and patients. CEC has made significant investments in their clinical research department allowing them to provide leading edge technologies in eye care to benefit patients. They have also developed a nationally recognized fellowship program with the goal of educating best-in-class cataract-refractive surgeons.”

MVP is eager to provide the same opportunity for other eye care providers in Ohio and the broader Midwest. If you are interested in learning more about what Midwest Vision Partners can do for you, please contact MVP’s COO, Jorge Lopez, at jlopez@midwestvision.com

About Midwest Vision Partners

Headquartered in Chicago, Midwest Vision Partners’ (“MVP”) mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients’ vision to help people live their best lives. MVP’s network consists of 3 practices and 33 physicians providing medical and surgical eye care services at 19 locations. MVP is backed by Alpine Investors, a San Francisco based private equity firm focused on software and services businesses. For more information about Midwest Vision Partners, please visit https://www.midwestvision.com.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine is a people-driven private equity firm committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Its PeopleFirst™ strategy includes a CEO-in-Training™ and CEO-in-Residence program where Alpine recruits and places high caliber executives into companies as part of the transaction. This provides a distinct solution for situations where additional or new management is desired post-transaction. For more information, visit http://www.alpineinvestors.com/.

Contacts

Jorge Lopez; jlopez@midwestvision.com

The post Midwest Vision Partners Announces Partnership With Cleveland Eye Clinic appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
Alpine Investors to Make Strategic Growth Investments in Ohio Eye Care Businesses https://midwestvision.com/alpine-investors-to-make-strategic-growth-investments-in-ohio-eye-care-businesses-3/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:11:18 +0000 http://midwestlocal.net/?p=95 SAN FRANCISCO & AKRON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a middle market private equity firm that focuses on people to build enduring businesses and drive strong returns, has invested in Ohio-based eye care business, Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons, Inc. (NEOES), including its subsidiary business, Ohio Eye Care Consultants (OECC). The two companies will together form a […]

The post Alpine Investors to Make Strategic Growth Investments in Ohio Eye Care Businesses appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>
SAN FRANCISCO & AKRON, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alpine Investors (“Alpine”), a middle market private equity firm that focuses on people to build enduring businesses and drive strong returns, has invested in Ohio-based eye care business, Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons, Inc. (NEOES), including its subsidiary business, Ohio Eye Care Consultants (OECC). The two companies will together form a new ophthalmology platform for Alpine, and will continue to operate independently under their respective brands. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

“The ophthalmology sector is a dynamic and growing area of healthcare with an estimated market size of $36 billion in the U.S. and growing 4 to 5% annually. These two businesses have established themselves as leaders in the field,” said Haley Beck, VP of Investing at Alpine Investors. “We are excited to provide the financial and operational resources and apply our people-focused philosophy to further grow these thriving businesses.”

NEOES is a leading ophthalmology practice in northeast Ohio that provides medical and surgical eye services with five offices throughout northeast Ohio. OECC specializes in surgery for glaucoma, cataract, and other ocular conditions, with locations in the Medina and Wadsworth areas in Ohio.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Alpine. We believe that our emphasis on patients and dedication to our employees align perfectly with Alpine’s people-driven approach to investing and operations. This is the start of a very exciting future for our practice,” said Larry Lohman, M.D., F.A.C.S. of NEOES.

Alpine CEO-in-Residence, Joseph Giles, will be leading Alpine’s new ophthalmology platform, which will include NEOES and OECC. Giles comes with a wealth of experience in the healthcare services industry, recently serving as the President and the Chief Operating Officer of Athletico, the third largest physical therapy company in the US, where he was responsible for leading the growth strategy, expansion to 380 sites, corporate and business development, and several other key areas. Giles also brings 10 years of experience in investment banking focusing on business services and technology. In this role, Giles will report directly to the board of Alpine’s ophthalmology platform.

“The doctors at NEOES and OECC have built incredible practices,” said Giles. “They have outstanding leadership teams and reputations for providing outstanding care, which makes them ideal partners as we look to create the premier integrated eye care platform in the Midwest.”

This investment and Alpine’s distinct PeopleFirst™ approach are expected to help NEOES and OECC scale their vertically integrated models, while continuing to grow the platform and leading with clinical excellence. Alpine’s investment is intended to also help support future partnerships with similarly patient-centric ophthalmology practices that prioritize a high level of focus on clinical care.

About Alpine Investors

Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm that is committed to building enduring companies by working with, learning from, and developing exceptional people. Alpine specializes in middle-market companies in the software and services industries. Its PeopleFirst strategy includes a CEO-in-Residence program where Alpine partners with CEOs first and places them into companies as part of the transaction. This provides a distinct solution for situations where additional or new management is desired post-transaction. For more information, please visit www.alpineinvestors.com.

About Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons

For more than 30 years, Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons have made it their mission to protect and improve patients’ eyesight by providing the best medical and surgical care possible in a warm and caring environment. Its highly skilled, award-winning doctors are fully trained to diagnose and treat a full spectrum of eye diseases and conditions from childhood through the golden years. Since the company was founded by Dr. Larry Lohman, FACS, in 1982, it has grown to be a premier comprehensive and surgical eye care provider with five locations throughout northeast Ohio. for more Information, please visit: www.neohioeyes.com.

About Ohio Eye Care Consultants

Ohio Eye Care Consultants offers a full range of vision services, specializing in surgery for glaucoma, cataract, and other ocular conditions. It was founded in 2006 by Thomas S.K. Chi, M.D. OECC and operates facilities in both Medina and Wadsworth, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.ohioeyecareconsultants.com.

Contacts

Alpine Investors
Esther Jang, 415-638-1113
ejang@alpineinvestors.com

The post Alpine Investors to Make Strategic Growth Investments in Ohio Eye Care Businesses appeared first on Midwest Vision Partners.

]]>