More Than Meets the Eye

With over 30 years of eye care experience, you will find comfort in knowing that our team of eye care professionals have one clear purpose- providing you with quality eye care that protects, preserves, and strengthens your sight.

 

Commitment to Care

Outstanding patient care – that is the goal of the doctors and staff at VisionAmerica. We believe that comprehensive, quality eye care is best delivered to our patients through the guidance of our industry-renowned team. At our multi-specialty centers, patients encounter some of the nation’s leading ophthalmologists in a variety of specialized fields.

Maximizing our Mission

Since the inception of VisionAmerica in 1989, our mission has remained unchanged. We provide the highest quality eye care available while being on the forefront of innovative vision correction procedures. VisionAmerica values clinical care, education, and research- which we believe is necessary to stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry. 

About SEES Group

VisionAmerica is part of the SEES Group network of practices. The SEES Group owns and operates ophthalmology practices and single specialty ambulatory surgical centers across the Southeastern United States and US Territories. We are committed to providing patients in the communities we serve with the quality care they need and deserve.

Our SEES Leadership Team

The SEES Group leadership team is a group of experienced executives and operations experts who lead with expertise and integrity, living our mission and vision every day.

Marcello Celentano

Marcello Celentano

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Batson

Mike Nikosey

Chief Financial Officer

Leann Benson, Director of Compliance

Jennifer Yentz

 Chief People Officer

Sean Sykes

Sean Sykes

Vice President of Information Technology

Paul Batson

Paul Batson

Vice President of Provider Support & Operations

Tammy Baergen

Tammy Baergen

Director of Ambulatory Surgical Center Operations

Malachi Philip

Malachi Philip

Director of People, Learning & Development

Thomas Zdrale

Thomas Zdrale

 Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Amanda Louzon

Amanda Louzon

 Director of Procurement

Leann Benson, Director of Compliance

Leanne Benson

Director of Compliance

Dave Thompson

Dave Thompson

Director of IT Cloud Operations

Carolynn Yakush

Carolynn Yakush

Director of Marketing Innovation

Amy Simmons

Amy Simmons

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Middle, TN

Kalina Patel, Regional Director, East TN

Kalina Patel

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Chattanooga, TN

Michelle Seiber

Michelle Seiber

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Knoxville, TN

Kristine Ponzo

Kristine Ponzo

Regional Director of Clinical Operations-Huntsville, AL

John R. Bierly, M.D.

John R. Bierly, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer,
Co-Founder of SEES

Daryl Mann, O.D.

Daryl Mann, O.D.

Vice President of Physician Relations, Co-Founder of SEES

Emily Sanderson

Emily Sanders

Director of Continuing Education

SEES Shared Values

Our core values form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves every day.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to
the highest ethical
principles and
professional standards.

Respect

We respect,
celebrate, and honor
the uniqueness of
each individual.

Service

We endeavor to serve
our patients, our
communities, and each
other everyday.

Compassion

We practice empathy
and strive to understand
the physical, intellectual,
and emotional needs
of others.

Excellence

We believe that
excellence is an iterative
process and seek
continual improvement in
everything we do.

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