EyeSouth Partners expands in Atlanta through partnership with Georgia Ophthalmology Associates — 3 insights

Atlanta-based EyeSouth Partners entered into a strategic partnership with Decatur-based Georgia Ophthalmology Associates to expand its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Here's what you should know:

1. EyeSouth is a physician services organization backed by a private equity firm. EyeSouth has an affiliate network of 30 physicians and 20 clinical sites throughout Georgia.

2. Stephen Leff, MD, founded Georgia Ophthalmology Associates in 1978. His practice has grown to four physicians with two locations in Decatur and Snellville, Ga., since then.

3. Operations at Georgia Ophthalmology Associates will continue as normal, with no notable changes.

Gayle Goldstein, MD, of Georgia Ophthalmology Associates said, "I am excited to embark upon our next phase of growth with the support of EyeSouth. The partnership will enable us to further execute our strategy of optimizing our patients experience through our commitment to clinical quality, cutting edge technologies, industry-leading physician expertise and best-in-class administrative support. We have always loved practicing in a very personal manner and will continue to maintain close relationships with our patients and their referring doctors."

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