Aiello Eye Institute

What Aiello Eye Institute does

Aiello Eye Institute is a private ophthalmology practice headquartered in Yuma, Arizona, operating two clinic locations (28th Street and Foothills) and an attached ambulatory surgery center (Yuma Surgery Center) that deliver comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. The practice offers six core service lines: comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, dry eye management, cornea care, and retina services, supported by advanced diagnostic and surgical technology including Heidelberg high-definition retinal imaging, the LenSx femtosecond laser, the ORA (Optiwave Refractive Analyzer) intraoperative system, LipiFlow thermal pulsation, dropless cataract surgery techniques, and premium intraocular lens options (monofocal, toric, multifocal/trifocal, extended focus). Revenue is generated through standard medical billing to major insurers (Aetna, AHCCCS, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare) and patient out-of-pocket payments for elective premium services, supplemented by patient financing partnerships with Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit.

The practice serves a broad patient base across Yuma County spanning routine eye care, chronic disease management (glaucoma, dry eye, macular degeneration), and surgical intervention (cataract, retinal detachment). Its go-to-market combines a local SEO- and content-driven website presence, a formal referring doctors program for primary care and optometry referrals, and a strategic affiliation with American Vision Partners (AVP) established May 4, 2021, which provides back-office scheduling and billing support plus cross-location patient access across 40+ AVP sites in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and New Mexico. The clinical team is led by founder Dr. Patrick Aiello, M.D. (retired Arizona Air National Guard state air surgeon), with subspecialty coverage in vitreoretinal surgery, glaucoma, and optometry.

Operationally, Aiello functions as a regional specialty provider within the broader AVP network rather than a standalone independent practice: AVP provides centralized HIPAA compliance, accessibility, and civil rights infrastructure (contact details route through the AVP Tempe, AZ corporate office), while Aiello retains its local clinical identity, brand, and physician-led service delivery. The practice does not disclose revenue, employee count beyond a 11–50 band, or financial ownership details, and there is no indication of external venture or private equity investment at the Aiello entity level.

Name

Aiello Eye Institute

Legal name

Aiello Eye Institute

Website

https://yumaeyedoctor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aiello Eye Institute is a private ophthalmology practice in Yuma, Arizona, operating two clinics and an attached surgery center that deliver medical and surgical eye care—cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, dry eye, and comprehensive exams—to regional patients as an American Vision Partners affiliate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optometry Clinics (Primary Eye Care) (HLAKAKAB), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Cataract Surgery Systems & IOLs (Phaco Systems, IOLs, Intraoperative Aberrometry, Viscoelastics) (HLAHAJAH), Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK) (HLAKAKAF)

Keywords

• Ophthalmology services
• Cataract surgery
• Retina care
• Glaucoma treatment
• Eye care clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Yuma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Ophthalmology and eye care services including comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retina care, cornea services, and dry eye treatment. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient out-of-pocket payments.
2. Surgical Procedures: Surgical services including cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery, and cornea procedures. Billed through insurance or patient financing for advanced technology lenses and premium options not covered by insurance.
3. Financing Programs: Partnership with Alphaeon Credit and CareCredit for patient financing of elective procedures and advanced lens options not covered by insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aiello Eye Institute is a private ophthalmology practice that provides medical and surgical eye care across two clinic locations and an attached surgery center in Yuma, Arizona. Services span comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retina care, cornea services, and dry eye treatment, delivered by a team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and specialty surgeons supported by advanced diagnostic and surgical technology.

Product overview

Aiello Eye Institute is an ophthalmology practice offering a unified suite of eye care services rather than a software product platform. The core offering is a portfolio of six medical service lines — Comprehensive Eye Exams, Cataract Surgery, Cornea, Dry Eyes, Glaucoma, and Retina — supported by an attached surgery center in Yuma, Arizona. Cataract Surgery is the flagship service, featuring multiple surgical techniques (phacoemulsification and LenSx laser), the ORA intraoperative analysis system, and a range of premium lens implants (monofocal, toric, multifocal/trifocal, extended focus). Retina services encompass both medical management and surgical interventions including vitrectomy and retinal detachment surgery. The practice also provides dry eye treatment using IPL and LipiFlow technologies, and glaucoma care spanning medications, laser therapy, and MIGS. All services are delivered across two clinic locations and one surgery center, with patients able to access the broader American Vision Partners network of over 40 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Eye Exams Routine and comprehensive medical eye examinations that screen for eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma, support early detection of overall health conditions, and include visual acuity testing and tonometry. Intended for general eye care patients.
• Cataract Surgery Surgical removal of cataracts using phacoemulsification and LenSx femtosecond laser technology, with replacement of the natural lens by an intraocular lens implant (IOL). Includes options for dropless surgery and ORA intraoperative analysis. Multiple lens options are available including monofocal, toric, multifocal/trifocal, and extended-focus lenses. Intended for cataract surgery patients.
• Glaucoma Treatment Treatment for all stages of glaucoma focused on lowering intraocular pressure to prevent vision loss, including medicinal eye drops, Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), and Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) with stent placement. Intended for glaucoma patients.
• Retina Care Medical and surgical management of retina conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and retinal detachment. Uses Heidelberg high-definition imaging systems for diagnosis and offers vitrectomy surgery for traction and retinal detachments. Intended for retina patients.
• Dry Eye Treatment Diagnosis, management, and treatment of ocular surface disease (dry eye syndrome), utilizing therapies such as warm compresses, punctal plugs, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, LipiFlow thermal pulsation, meibomian gland expression, and prescription or artificial tear medications. Intended for dry eye patients.
• Cornea Care Specialized medical and surgical care for cornea conditions including Fuchs' dystrophy, keratoconus, dry eye, inflammation, and related disorders, with capabilities for corneal transplants and targeted treatments to restore vision and relieve pain. Intended for cornea patients.
• Retinal Detachment Surgery Surgical repair of retinal detachment through multiple procedure options including retinal cryopexy, laser photocoagulation, pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle surgery, and vitrectomy. Intended for patients with retinal detachment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early detection of asymptomatic eye diseases during routine screening
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American Vision PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2021Aiello Vision Institute partnered with American Vision Partners (AVP) on May 4th, 2021. AVP is one of the fastest-growing eye care practice management groups in the United States. The partnership supports Aiello's mission to provide the best care for patients with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive care. AVP provides administrative support including scheduling and billing systems, allowing the practice to focus on patient care. Aiello Eye Institute became a proud affiliate of American Vision Partners, gaining access to their network of 40+ locations across Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and New Mexico.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center: Multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice also affiliated with American Vision Partners across Arizona. Operates flagship surgical and clinic capacity in the Phoenix MSA and competes with Aiello for AVP-internal referrals and surgeon talent.
• Southwestern Eye Center: Independent regional ophthalmology group with a long-standing Arizona presence, including surgery centers and subspecialty coverage (cataract, retina, glaucoma). Directly comparable footprint and service line to Aiello.
• Arizona Eye Specialists: Phoenix-based multi-location ophthalmology and optometry practice offering cataract, glaucoma, cornea, and oculoplastics. Closely comparable service mix and physician-led model.
• Horizon Eye Specialists: Multi-specialty Arizona eye care group with clinics and an ambulatory surgery center, offering cataract, glaucoma, and retina services. Operates in adjacent MSAs to Yuma (Phoenix/Scottsdale).
• Nationwide Vision: High-volume Arizona-based optometry and ophthalmology chain with multiple clinics across the state. Overlaps with Aiello on comprehensive eye exams, optical dispensary, and basic medical eye care.
• Eye Doctors of Arizona: Phoenix-area ophthalmology practice offering cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and routine eye care. Comparable multi-physician structure and case mix to Aiello's Yuma operations.

Broad incumbents

• American Vision Partners: Parent network and practice management group of which Aiello is an affiliate; operates 40+ eye care locations across the Southwest. Provides infrastructure, billing, and cross-referral dynamics that define Aiello's growth path.

Emerging players

• Retinal Consultants of Arizona: Subspecialty retina-only practice with multiple Arizona locations and clinical trial programs. Competes for vitreoretinal referral volume and surgeon talent, particularly relevant given Dr. Song's specialty.
• IQ Laser Vision: Refractive and cataract surgery center operating primarily in California with Arizona patient flow. Overlaps with Aiello on premium IOL and laser-assisted cataract offerings, and is a potential patient migration competitor for premium cases.

Others

• Carbon Health: Tech-enabled multi-specialty primary and urgent care platform. Not a direct competitor, but represents the broader PE-backed convergence of specialty care, tech, and consumer-friendly access that could pressure independent specialty practices over time.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/YumaEyeDoctor

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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