Ophthalmology Groups Are Still Hot Targets

Ophthalmology Groups Are Still Hot Targets

by | Jan 26, 2021 8:22 am | Physician Medical Groups, Private Equity

It’s been an incredibly busy January, and deal volume continues to pile up. Investor interest in physician groups has swelled in particular, as we reach 36 deals and counting. The hottest specialty so far has been for ophthalmology practices, which have accounted for seven deals so far this month.  It’s a trend that has spilled over from 2020, when ophthalmology deals accounted for 22% of the 189 Physician Medical Group transactions announced last year. As other specialties, such as dental practices and dermatology groups, were hit hard by the pandemic, demand for cataract surgery and the ability to conduct eye exams and other routine care via telehealth grew, resulting in increasing... Read More »
Ophthalmology Groups Are Still Hot Targets

Ophthalmology Groups Are Still Selling

by | Aug 11, 2020 8:59 am | Physician Medical Groups

Despite the effects of COVID-19 on physician groups, investors are still acquiring ophthalmology groups, especially in the third quarter, according to DSO. Just last week, EyeSouth Partners acquired Retina Associates of Middle Georgia (RAMG) for an undisclosed sum. Based in Macon, Georgia, RAMG provides treatment for the retina, macula, and vitreous diseases at two clinics in the middle Georgia area. The practice has three physicians. The affiliation represents EyeSouth’s eighth in the state of Georgia and eighteenth affiliation overall. EyeSouth is backed by Shore Capital Partners and is an eye care services organization in the southeast. Its affiliate network consists of 114... Read More »
EyeCare Partners Had a Busy Second Quarter

EyeCare Partners Had a Busy Second Quarter

by | Aug 4, 2020 7:55 am | Physician Medical Groups, Private Equity

It’s not surprising to find new deals weeks or months down the line, but EyeCare Partners announced a bunch of transactions from the second quarter — five to be exact — last week. EyeCare added Vitreous Retina Macula Specialists of New Jersey (Somerset, New Jersey), Foothills Eye Care (King, North Carolina ), 2020 Vision Care (St. Louis, Missouri), The Retina Clinic (Mine Hill, New Jersey), and Patel Retina Institute (Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania). EyeCare technically closed six deals in the second quarter, acquiring Phoenix-based Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center, but that transaction was disclosed in late June, according to DSO. The six new acquisitions give... Read More »
EyeCare Partners Grows Its National Platform

EyeCare Partners Grows Its National Platform

by | Sep 23, 2019 9:23 am | Physician Medical Groups, Private Equity

EyeCare Partners’ acquisition marathon shows no signs of slowing down. Ever since FFL Partners formed the group with the acquisition of Clarkson Eyecare in April 2015, EyeCare Partners (ECP) has expanded rapidly, consolidating smaller firms to grow a national network. Last week, the group purchased Nationwide Vision from Refac Optical Group, a portfolio company of Acon Investments. Nationwide is a full-service vision care provider operating 89 optometry offices throughout Arizona and Florida. This acquisition brings EyeCare Partners’ network range to up to 450 locations nationwide. No financial terms were disclosed. Earlier in September, ECP acquired Associated Retinal... Read More »