Southeast Retinta Center

What Southeast Retinta Center does

Southeast Retina Center is a physician-owned private medical practice headquartered in Augusta, Georgia, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. Founded in 1984 by Dr. Harinderjit Singh, the practice operates across 7+ clinical locations spanning East Georgia and the South Carolina border (Augusta, Lake Oconee/Greensboro, Milledgeville, Thomson, Athens, Statesboro, Aiken), and is staffed by three board-certified retina specialists — Dr. Dennis M. Marcus (Harvard-trained, managing physician), Dr. Harinderjit Singh (40 years of experience, semi-retired), and Dr. Tomasz Wiraszka (joined 2026). The practice runs an adjacent free-standing surgery center (Augusta Retina-Laser SurgiCare, established 1999) for vitreoretinal surgery and an in-house clinical research division with a 1,000 sq ft research wing and four certified clinical research coordinators.

Core services span the full vitreoretinal continuum: diagnostic imaging (OCT, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography), intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, laser treatments including photodynamic therapy, vitreoretinal surgery (retinal detachment repair, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, vitrectomy), and the Susvimo port delivery system — the only FDA-approved twice-yearly treatment for wet AMD, which Dr. Marcus helped develop. The practice is the sole Susvimo provider in the Augusta region and holds an international patent for novel methods of drug delivery to the retina. It also operates a research portfolio of 30+ Phase I-IV clinical trials across wet AMD, geographic atrophy, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy, and is a participating site in the National Eye Institute-sponsored DRCR Retina Network.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis through insurance billing for clinical, surgical, and diagnostic services, supplemented by clinical trial sponsor payments and ancillary revenue from the owned surgery center. The practice grows via referring physician relationships (primary care and general ophthalmology), direct patient appointments, and community reputation; it has no disclosed private equity, venture, or public ownership, though Dr. Marcus's role as Director of Clinical Research at Eye Health America indicates a cross-affiliation with a larger eye-care platform.

Name

Southeast Retinta Center

Legal name

Southeast Retina Center

Website

https://southeastretina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southeast Retina Center is a physician-owned diagnostic and surgical retina practice in Augusta, Georgia, treating retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases across multiple locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Services include advanced imaging, anti-VEGF injections, laser treatments, vitreoretinal surgery, and Phase I-IV clinical trials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmology and Retinal Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ophthalmology Clinics (Medical & Surgical Eye Care) (HLAKAKAC), Ophthalmology Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAF), Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Ophthalmic/Outpatient Eye Surgery) (HLAKAKAO), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Retinal Imaging & OCT Systems (OCT/OCTA, Fundus Cameras, Fluorescein/ICG Angiography) (HLAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Retinal disease treatment
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Ophthalmic diagnostics
• Intravitreal injections
• Macular degeneration care

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare revenue from diagnostic testing, intravitreal injections, laser treatments, photodynamic therapy, and surgical procedures for retinal diseases. Billed through insurance and patient payments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Southeast Retina Center is a full-service diagnostic and surgical retina practice specializing in diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. It provides diagnostic imaging (OCT, fluorescein angiography, ICGA), intravitreal injections, laser treatments, photodynamic therapy, Susvimo port delivery system, and vitreoretinal surgeries through its own onsite surgery center (Augusta Retina-Laser SurgiCare), supported by an active clinical trial research division.

Product overview

Southeast Retina Center is a full-service diagnostic and surgical retina practice offering treatment for diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula. The practice operates a dedicated surgery center (Augusta Retina-Laser SurgiCare) and a clinical trial research division. Core services include Diagnostic Testing (OCT, Fluorescein Angiography, ICGA), Intravitreal Injections (anti-VEGF therapies), Laser Treatments (including photodynamic therapy), Susvimo Port Delivery System for Wet AMD, and Vitreoretinal Surgery. The practice also operates a research division conducting Phase I-IV clinical trials in retinal diseases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diagnostic Testing Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including Fluorescein Angiography, Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICGA), and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) for evaluating retinal conditions in patients.
• Intravitreal Injections Medication administration directly into the eye to treat retinal conditions including AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion using anti-VEGF drugs and steroids.
• Laser Treatments Minimally invasive laser procedures to prevent visual loss in retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and retinal tears, including photodynamic therapy (cold laser) for wet AMD and central serous retinopathy.
• Susvimo for Wet AMD FDA-approved port delivery system providing twice-yearly anti-VEGF injections for Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, eliminating monthly eye injections. Surgically implanted and refilled at office visits.
• Vitreoretinal Surgery Surgical procedures performed at Augusta Retina-Laser SurgiCare including repair of retinal detachments, macular holes, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinal detachment and bleeding, and floater removal (vitrectomy).
• Clinical Trial Research Dedicated clinical research unit conducting trials in Wet AMD, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Macular Edema, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Features 1000 sq ft research wing, state-of-the-art imaging equipment, and certified clinical research coordinators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 325 scientific publications and 225+ presentations at medical meetings by Dr. Marcus alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DRCR Retina Network (National Eye Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Retina Center participates in the internationally recognized National Eye Institute-sponsored Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Retina Network. Dr. Marcus has served on the executive committee, as Protocol Chair, and on writing committees and protocol development committees for the network. He is national protocol chairman for DRCR Retina Protocol AA evaluating wide field imaging of diabetic retinopathy.
• Medical College of Georgia / University of South Carolina School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marcus serves as Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Georgia and University of South Carolina School of Medicine, teaching medical students, ophthalmology residents, and retinal fellows. Clinical Associate Professor affiliation for Dr. Singh (retired).
• Eye Health AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marcus serves as Director of Clinical Research at Eye Health America. The practice also lists careers through Eye Health America's website.
• Genentech / Roche (Susvimo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Marcus helped develop Susvimo (port delivery system with ranibizumab) and was lead investigator in clinical trials that led to FDA approval. Now lectures to retina doctors worldwide on new techniques required for Susvimo surgery.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Retina Consultants of America: A network of leading retinal physician practices across the US, offering diagnostic, clinical trial, and surgical services similar to Southeast Retina Center. Comparable as a multi-state retina specialty group, but operates at significantly larger scale and with private equity backing.
• Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston: Large multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in the Northeast with significant retina service line. Comparable as a leading retina specialty offering within a broader eye care platform, though broader in scope than Southeast Retina Center.

Direct peers

• Mid-Atlantic Retina: Multi-location retinal specialty practice providing vitreoretinal surgery, clinical trials, and intravitreal injections across the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable in clinical research depth, multi-site retina specialty focus, and academic affiliations.
• California Retina Consultants: Multi-physician retina specialty practice with active clinical research division and surgical center. Comparable in combining advanced retinal diagnostics, anti-VEGF treatment, vitreoretinal surgery, and participation in major clinical trials.
• Retina Associates of Florida: Regional retina specialty group with multiple locations offering diagnostic imaging, intravitreal injections, laser treatment, and vitreoretinal surgery. Comparable in scale and service mix to Southeast Retina Center's multi-site footprint.
• Palmetto Retina Center: Multi-physician retina practice in the Southeast US providing diagnostic testing, anti-VEGF injections, laser therapy, and vitreoretinal surgery. Comparable as a regional retina specialty competitor operating in an adjacent Southeast geography.
• Vitreoretinal Associates: Independent retina specialty practice providing medical and surgical retinal care including anti-VEGF injections, clinical trials, and vitreoretinal surgery. Comparable physician-owned model with research and surgical capabilities.

Others

• Eye Health America: Southeast US eye care platform with which Dr. Marcus is affiliated as Director of Clinical Research. Comparable as the broader affiliated organization; relevant for understanding potential roll-up dynamics and the platform relationship underpinning Southeast Retina Center's growth optionality.

Regional players

• New England Retina Consultants: Multi-physician retina practice with strong clinical research portfolio and vitreoretinal surgery capabilities. Comparable in service mix but operates in a different geography (Northeast US).
• Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group: Multi-physician retina specialty practice in Los Angeles offering medical and surgical retinal care plus clinical trials. Comparable clinical research depth and surgical focus, but California-based rather than Southeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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