ORLANDO, Fla. – Ascend Vision Partners (AVP), a leading eye care management services organization, continues its strategic expansion in the southeastern United States, announcing a new partnership with Elgut Eye Care based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This collaboration marks AVP’s seventh partnership in the state, underscoring its commitment to building a premier network of ophthalmology and optometry practices dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Backed by Chicago Pacific Founders, Ascend Vision Partners is focused on partnering with clinically-excellent physicians and practices. The addition of Elgut Eye Care further solidifies AVP’s growing network, which now encompasses 7 practices and surgery centers across 15 locations. This robust network includes over 21 experienced ophthalmologists and optometrists, all committed to delivering high-quality eye care services to a broad patient base.
Elgut Eye Care, a well-established practice in Fort Lauderdale, brings over 30 years of service to the partnership. Led by respected physicians Dr. Noel Elgut and Dr. Cody Ott, the practice offers a comprehensive suite of ophthalmic services, catering to the diverse eye care needs of their community.
Dr. Elgut emphasized the strategic advantages of this partnership, stating, “Partnering with Ascend Vision Partners provides our practice with the resources and support necessary to expand our reach throughout South Florida. This growth will not compromise the patient-centric approach that has been the cornerstone of our practice for three decades. AVP’s comprehensive shared-service infrastructure will empower our team to dedicate ourselves fully to providing clinically excellent care to an increasing number of patients within our community.”
The affiliation enables Elgut Eye Care to leverage AVP’s extensive management services. These services include crucial operational areas such as legal and regulatory compliance, payer contracting, revenue cycle management, human resources, information technology, finance, and marketing. By entrusting these functions to AVP, Elgut Eye Care can sharpen its focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Ascend Vision Partners, established in 2022, is dedicated to offering tailored business solutions that empower eye care professionals. AVP’s model allows ophthalmologists and optometrists to concentrate on patient care, while AVP handles the complexities of practice management. Building upon a legacy of over 62 years in clinical practice, AVP’s partner practices benefit from extensive experience, advanced information technology, and state-of-the-art equipment, all contributing to superior ophthalmologic outcomes. The Ascend Vision Partners team of 300 employees is committed to providing outstanding eye care to over 250,000 patients annually across the southeastern United States. For more information, please visit http://www.ascendvision.com.
Chicago Pacific Founders is a leading private investment firm focused on value-based care innovation and healthcare services. With a team of experienced healthcare CEOs and investment professionals, CPF is dedicated to supporting growth companies that are transforming the healthcare landscape. For more information about Chicago Pacific Founders, please visit www.cpfounders.com.
