Private practice ophthalmologist joins PE-backed platform — 3 insights

Howard Jacobson, MD, the owner of a Washington D.C.-based private, non-surgical ophthalmic practice, partnered with Eyecare Services Partners Management on Oct. 10.

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What you should know:

1. This was ESP’s fourth transaction in the last 120 days. ESP is a national provider of integrated eye care services.

2. ESP will turn his practice into a satellite office for Eye Doctors of Washington, a multispecialty ophthalmology practice.

3. Dr. Jacobson has worked closely with Eye Doctors of Washington in the past. He and said the partnership will enable them “to integrate care seamlessly for our patients with a full spectrum of diagnostic, routine treatment and surgical ophthalmic services.”

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