Vision Integrated Partners (VIP), a leading managed services organization (MSO) dedicated to supporting eyecare professionals, has announced strategic partnerships with Britton Vision Associates (BVA) and Southwest Eye Clinic and Surgery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This expansion marks Vision Integrated Partners’ entry into the Oklahoma City market, incorporating nine new clinic locations, including an ambulatory surgical center, into its growing network.
Further solidifying its regional presence, Vision Integrated Partners also revealed a new partnership with Sedalia Eye Associates and Sedalia Surgery Center in Sedalia, Missouri. This move strengthens Vision Integrated Partners’ foothold in the greater Kansas City area, building upon its initial entry into this market in November 2021 through a partnership with Discover Vision Centers.
James Wachtman, CEO of Vision Integrated Partners, expressed enthusiasm about these developments, stating, “We are incredibly excited to collaborate with such esteemed physician groups. Each of these practices has cultivated a strong reputation in their respective markets, and we are committed to leveraging their brand strength to drive continued growth.”
Dr. Kurt Weir, founder of Southwest Eye and Surgery Center, shared his positive outlook on the partnership: “Partnering with Vision Integrated Partners is a significant step forward for us. Their proven ability to empower physicians to maintain exceptional patient care while effectively managing administrative and succession challenges is truly impressive.” Southwest Eye received advisory services from Synergy Ventures in this partnership.
Brad Britton, founder of BVA, also highlighted the strategic advantages of the collaboration, noting, “Our focus is on expanding our team with new providers and extending our market reach. Vision Integrated Partners has demonstrated a remarkable capacity to work with founders to achieve growth and optimize operational efficiencies, all while respecting and preserving the existing practice culture.” Cascade Partners served as advisors to BVA.
These partnerships underscore Firmament’s ongoing investment and confidence in the ophthalmology sector. This expansion aligns with Firmament’s strategy of collaborating with leading physician groups across the Midwest, Southeast, and West Coast regions of the United States.
Parris Boyd, Partner at Firmament, commented on Vision Integrated Partners’ trajectory, “The VIP management team has successfully established the company as a premier provider of high-quality ophthalmology services. These new partnerships are valuable additions that will significantly enhance Vision Integrated Partners’ national footprint.”
About Vision Integrated Partners
Headquartered in Chesterfield, MO, Vision Integrated Partners (vip-us.net) is a managed services organization (MSO) that provides comprehensive non-medical services to a network of eyecare professionals. Currently supporting 21 practices and 11 ASCs across Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Florida, and California, Vision Integrated Partners specializes in ophthalmic and integrated eye care, partnering with world-class ophthalmologists.
About Firmament
Firmament (www.firmament.com) is a provider of structured equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Firmament acts as a value-added partner to entrepreneurs, management teams, and business owners, offering customized capital deployment strategies. With a focus on software and services businesses demonstrating substantial growth potential, Firmament invests across the healthcare, logistics, wellness, and environmental sectors. Operating from offices throughout the United States and in the United Kingdom, Firmament is dedicated to facilitating the growth of small businesses into larger enterprises.
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