Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Integrated Eye Care Solutions
Eye Health America was established in 2018 to support the expansion of leading eye care practices across the Southeastern United States. Our team of industry leaders brings over 100 years of combined experience in practice management, offering strategic and operational support to eye care providers. We partner with best-in-class practices and ambulatory surgery centers to deliver integrated, patient-focused care. Our regional focus allows us to address growing demand while maintaining clinical excellence. We provide infrastructure support that enables physicians to concentrate on delivering high-quality patient care.Our leadership team has a proven track record in healthcare management and ophthalmic practice development. We invest in innovative technologies to enhance patient outcomes and practice efficiency. Our collaborative approach fosters growth for both partner practices and emerging eye care professionals. We maintain strong relationships with regional providers to ensure alignment with local healthcare needs. Our commitment to excellence has made us the preferred partner for top eye care practices in the Southeast.
Services
Eye Care Partnerships
Strategic Support
Operational Resources
Technology Investment
Physician Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ combined years of ophthalmic practice management experience
- Our patient-focused approach prioritizes clinical excellence and satisfaction
- We invest in cutting-edge technology for improved patient outcomes
- Specialized in Southeast regional eye care market dynamics
- Proven success in scaling practices through strategic partnerships
What people say
Double my surgical volume
Exceptional care resources
Practice to my fullest scope
Career advancement opportunities
Improved patient outcomes
Services
Eye Care Partnerships
We form strategic partnerships with leading eye care practices and ambulatory surgery centers across the Southeast. Our model provides financial resources and operational infrastructure while maintaining clinical autonomy. Partners gain access to growth capital, technology investments, and administrative support systems.
Strategic Support
Our team offers comprehensive strategic planning services including market analysis, competitive positioning, and expansion planning. We help practices navigate regulatory requirements and optimize revenue cycles while maintaining clinical excellence as the primary focus.
Operational Resources
We provide back-office support for human resources, financial management, and IT infrastructure. Our systems improve operational efficiency through standardized processes while allowing practices to maintain their unique identities and patient relationships.
Technology Investment
We fund advanced diagnostic equipment and surgical technologies for partner practices. Our investment strategy focuses on solutions that improve patient outcomes and expand service capabilities while ensuring cost-effective implementation across our network.
Physician Recruitment
Our dedicated recruitment team identifies top ophthalmic talent and facilitates smooth practice transitions. We support career development for emerging professionals while helping established practices maintain continuity through generational changes in ownership.
People
Jay Burkett
Chief Executive Officer
Brings extensive healthcare leadership experience with multiple Chief-level roles in multi-state healthcare organizations. Previously served as Executive Chairman of EHA, guiding organizational growth and strategy.
Mary Lou Parisi
Chief Growth Officer
Over 20 years in eye care leadership, previously CEO of Clemson Eye. Served as EHA's Co-CEO from 2018-2025, growing the organization to 100+ providers across 60+ clinics and 10+ ASCs.
Cathleen McCabe
Chief Medical Officer
Renowned ophthalmic surgeon with 40,000+ cataract surgeries performed. Recipient of multiple awards including Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Specializes in bladeless laser cataract surgery and LASIK procedures.
Kevin Becker
Chief Financial Officer
Healthcare finance executive with experience across multiple specialties including eye care. Leverages expertise in financial operations and strategic planning to drive EHA's growth initiatives.
Joseph Parisi
Medical Officer, SC
Board-certified ophthalmologist with 30,000+ cataract and refractive surgeries performed. Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology and American College of Surgeons. Medical director at Clemson Eye since 1994.
Questions
What benefits do practices gain from partnering with EHA?
Partners receive strategic resources, financial support, operational infrastructure, and technology investments while maintaining clinical autonomy and local identity.
How does EHA support physician career development?
We provide growth opportunities for emerging professionals and practice transition solutions for established physicians through our network of partner practices.
What geographic areas does EHA serve?
We focus on the Southeastern United States, currently supporting practices in Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and surrounding states.
How does EHA maintain clinical quality across partner practices?
We implement standardized best practices while supporting individual provider preferences, with regular quality assessments and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
What makes EHA different from other healthcare partners?
Our specialized focus on ophthalmic care, combined with leadership experience from both clinical and administrative perspectives, creates unique value for partners.
How does EHA handle practice transitions?
We provide structured transition support including cultural integration, operational alignment, and financial planning to ensure smooth practice partnerships.
