Retina Consultants of America (RCA) is the only network of leading retina specialists focused solely on retinal care with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. If you are interested in learning more about the advantage of partnering with RCA, e-mail Retina Consultants of America RCA’s business model enables retina specialists to retain autonomy and ownership, augmented by sharing best practices facilitated through the Medical Leadership Board and executive management support. RCA is unique in offering the first horizontal alliance in the eye care field focused solely on retinal care. Formed in 2020 by Webster Equity Partners and based in Southlake, Texas, RCA partners with leading retina specialists nationwide who seek a strategic partner with the capital resources and expertise to invest in their practice infrastructure and position them for continued growth in their markets. The addition of Illinois Retina Associates furthers RCA’s goal of providing the highest quality retinal care to patients across the United States. We look forward to working with RCA to provide the highest level of clinical care to our patients,” said Joseph Civantos, MD, FACS, FASRS, Illinois Retina Associates.

The resources of RCA will assist us in participating in advanced clinical trials and serving the needs of our community. Their commitment to excellent patient care and emphasis on research and education mirror our values.

“The doctors of Illinois Retina Associates are enthusiastic about joining the world-renowned retinal practices that make up RCA. The practice leads the way in cutting edge research with clinical trials to treat retina-related issues such as Diabetic Macular Edema, Complicated Retinal Detachment, Uveitis, Wet Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease and Vascular Occlusive Disease. IRA also has a fellowship-trained ocular oncologist, who treats cancer of the eye. Their physicians specialize in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, vascular occlusive diseases, uveitis, and more. “As an integral part of RCA, IRA will further advance the RCA mission of saving sight and improving the lives of our patients through innovation and the highest quality care.”įor nearly 50 years, IRA has sought to advance excellence in retina care in the Chicago area, leading the way in advancing the field of retina medicine and surgery.

IRA is one of the longest-lived pure retina practices in the country, and its world-class physicians have spent decades educating our colleagues and advancing the treatment of complex surgical and medical diseases of the retina, thus contributing to prevention of blindness not only in northern Illinois but around the world as well,” said David F Williams, MD, MBA, Retina Consultants of Minnesota. “I am delighted to welcome our friends at Illinois Retina Associates into the RCA family of premier retina practices. This partnership breaks ground for RCA in Illinois, which includes 12 locations, with 12 physicians and two fellows, further adding to RCA’s robust nationwide network of innovative retina specialists. CHICAGO-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Retina Consultants of America (RCA), a comprehensive physician management services organization, announces today an alliance with Illinois Retina Associates (IRA), the Midwest’s leading practice devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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