ATLANTA—EyeSouth Partners, an eyecare-focused management services organization, announced that it has partnered with Laser Eye Surgery of Erie, representing its fifth affiliation in Pennsylvania and 68th affiliation nationwide. This affiliation further expands EyeSouth’s presence in the Erie market following its recent partnership with Sunvera Group and reflects EyeSouth’s strategy of building regional networks of physician-led practices, according to the announcement. “For more than four decades, Laser Eye Surgery of Erie has provided our community with cutting-edge technology and the latest surgical techniques to deliver personalized, state-of-the-art eyecare,” said Robert F. Haverly, MD, FACS, ophthalmologist at Laser Eye Surgery of Erie.
Dr. Haverly noted, “Partnering with EyeSouth allows us to stay true to the patient-first relationships that define our practice, while expanding access to world-class subspecialty care. With EyeSouth’s strength and support, we can continue to grow and care for even more people in our community. I am excited to join EyeSouth and collaborate with the outstanding practice affiliates in our region as we grow together.”
Laser Eye Surgery of Erie, led by Dr. Haverly, specializes in advanced vision care, including LASIK/PRK, cataract surgery with premium lens options, and comprehensive medical eye services for conditions like glaucoma, retinal disease, and corneal disorders. The practice combines routine eye exams and vision evaluations with cutting-edge surgical techniques and ongoing clinical research.
“Laser Eye Surgery of Erie is widely recognized throughout the region for delivering personalized, expert-level ophthalmic care and involving patients as active partners in their treatment,” said Dr. Chris Albanis, chief medical officer and ophthalmologist at EyeSouth Partners. “We look forward to working alongside Dr. Haverly’s team, providing operational support that helps enhance their ability to deliver exceptional care to the communities they serve.”
Dr. Matt Zimm, DO, ophthalmologist at Zimm Cataract and Laser Center said, “When my practice joined EyeSouth, I was thankful to have a partner to help expand my practice and build out a network of excellent eyecare surgeons in Erie. I have known and respected Dr. Haverly for years and am excited to collaborate together in our market. EyeSouth’s commitment to being a physician-led organization prioritizing affiliations with quality doctors is a testament to the culture we are building within our physician network.”
EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of over 400 doctors providing medical and surgical eyecare services at more than 275 locations across 14 states, with 26 surgery centers throughout Georgia, Michigan, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Alabama, South Carolina, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and Louisiana.