Gainesville Eye Associates and North Georgia Eye Clinic Announce Merger, Creating North Georgia Eye Associates, The Largest Ophthalmology Practice In North Georgia

GAINESVILLE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As of July 2023, Gainesville Eye Associates and North Georgia Eye Clinic, the two largest, premier comprehensive ophthalmology practices in North Georgia, have joined together to form North Georgia Eye Associates. Together, the two practices will share a more than 100-year legacy of excellence providing North Georgians a wide array of eye care services, from routine preventative care to surgical repair and cosmetic procedures.

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"We are excited to announce this merger, as it represents a significant milestone for both practices and the communities we serve," said Dr. Jack Chapman, Managing Partner and Ophthalmologist at Gainesville Eye Associates. "By combining our strengths and resources, we will be able to offer an even higher level of care, advanced technologies, and a wider range of specialized services to our patients."

Both practices are continually recognized throughout Georgia for their legacy of clinical expertise. Gainesville Eye Associates was the first eye care facility in Northeast Georgia to introduce the breakthrough bladeless laser cataract surgery, while North Georgia Eye Clinic was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in 2022. Many of the doctors are repeatedly recognized as Castle Connolly and Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors. Together, the partnership will offer patients improved accessibility, including an expanded, state-of-the-art surgery center located at one of their facilities on Beverly Road (2061 Beverly Rd, Gainesville).

Dr. Matthew Kaufman, Managing Partner and Ophthalmologist at North Georgia Eye Clinic, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "This merger allows us to further our commitment to exceptional patient care by leveraging the collective knowledge and expertise of our talented team. We are confident that our unified practice will set a new standard for ophthalmology in North Georgia."

With a shared commitment to exceptional eye care, this strategic alliance combines the expertise, experience, and resources of two highly esteemed practices, solidifying their position as the leaders in ophthalmology throughout the North Georgia region.

The newly merged practice will operate under the name “North Georgia Eye Associates” and will continue to offer services at their existing locations, ensuring convenient access to exceptional eye care for patients throughout the region. Patients can expect a seamless transition, with no interruption to their current appointments or treatment plans.

To learn more about North Georgia Eye Associates and the services they provide, visit: northgeorgiaeye.com.

About North Georgia Eye Associates

As of July 2023, Gainesville Eye Associates and North Georgia Eye Clinic, the two largest, premier comprehensive ophthalmology practices in North Georgia, joined to form North Georgia Eye Associates. Together, the two practices share more than 100 years of combined experience bringing North Georgians a wide array of eye care services, from routine preventative care to surgical repair and cosmetic procedures, to help their patients achieve optimal vision. The practice (previously Gainesville Eye Associates) was the first eye care facility in Northeast Georgia to introduce the breakthrough bladeless laser cataract surgery. To learn more, visit: northgeorgiaeye.com.