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How AVP•SEES Came to Be

Atlantic Vision Partners and SEES Group came together to form one of the largest and most comprehensive eye care networks in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.

That partnership brought together decades of clinical excellence, operational expertise, and a shared commitment to expanding access to outstanding Ophthalmology & Optometry care across Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama.

The result is a group built on a simple belief: when practices are supported and physicians are empowered, patients receive better care.

Clinical Excellence
Regional Scale
Physician Empowerment

The partnership between Atlantic Vision Partners and SEES Group marks an exciting step forward for physician-led eye care.

By bringing together two organizations with shared values, we’re creating a stronger platform to support doctors, teams, and the patients they serve.

Ophthalmologist
"Partnering with AVP•SEES Group lets me focus on patients, not paperwork. I have full clinical independence, a stronger team and the support to grow my practice without compromise."

About AVP•SEES Group

AVP•SEES Group is a physician-first network of integrated Ophthalmology & Optometry practices across Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama, built around one purpose: exceptional eye care for every patient we serve.

Our physicians bring subspecialty expertise across the full spectrum of eye health, from routine comprehensive care to complex medical and surgical treatment for conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, retina disease, and more.

Advanced technology and personalized attention go hand in hand at every location in our network. We invest in both because our patients deserve nothing less.

For over 40 years, our physicians have earned the trust of patients and communities across the region. That trust drives everything we do.

Map of AVP-SEES ophthalmology locations across Virginia and Tennessee
"With AVP•SEES Group, my practice feels like my own, but with the support of a full network behind me. I maintain independence with having the resources to thrive."

The AVP•SEES Advantage

Enhanced Access

Access to specialty Ophthalmology & Optometry care across the Mid-Atlantic, close to home.

Continued Investment

Investing in physicians, staff development, technology, and surgical facilities — so every practice and every patient benefits.

A Unified Vision

A unified vision to elevate patient outcomes, advance clinical research, and deliver an exceptional patient experience across every location we serve.

By the Numbers: Our Growth Story

Every practice, every team member, and every oatient represents a step forward i building a physician-led network across the eastern United States.

Partner Clinics
Team Members
AVP•SEES Group

AVP•SEES Group is a physician-first network of integrated Ophthalmology & Optometry practices across Virginia, Tennessee and Alabama.

We believe in a bottom-up management style: decisions are made with our providers, not handed down to them.

That means private practice independence with the full backing of a proven group, so physicians can practice at the top of their ability, and patients receive outstanding care at every visit.

40+
Years of Experience
50,000+
Successful Procedures Per Year
98%
Patient Satisfaction
100+
Specialist Physicians

AVP•SEES Group Shared Values

Everything we do is grounded in a shared set of values. These are the principles that guide how we work, how we care for patients, and how we support one another every day.

Foster Respect

We treat every individual, from patient to provider to colleague, with dignity and empathy. We listen carefully, communicate with intention, and build an environment where every voice is valued.

Commitment to Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in every interaction. We are transparent, consistent, and guided by what is right, not just what is easy.

Service Excellence

Good enough is not our standard. We bring genuine care and responsiveness to every patient interaction and every provider relationship, and we continuously raise the bar on what exceptional looks like.

One Team, One Vision

We are stronger together. Across every practice and every role, we align our efforts toward shared goals and support each other in achieving them. When our team thrives, our patients do too.

Uphold Accountability

We own our work and our outcomes. We set high expectations for ourselves, follow through on our commitments, and look for ways to improve. Our patients and partners count on us to deliver.

Our leadership at AVP•SEES Group allows its doctors to focus on serving more patients with the highest quality ophthalmology & optometry care.

Executive Management

Alexandra McGroarty, Chief Human Resources Officer
Cecilie Rudder Director of Compliance
Add Christine Owen - Vice President of Operations, West
Daryl Mann, O.D. – VP of Physician Relations, Co-Founder of SEES Group
Sarah Lanson – VP of RCM

Clinical Advisory Board Members

John Bierly, M.D. CMO, Co-Founder of SEES Group
Fredric J. Gross, MD