Retina Associates of Cleveland

What Retina Associates of Cleveland does

Retina Associates of Cleveland, Inc. is a private, independent medical practice specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, the practice operates 13 neighborhood offices across Northern Ohio — including Akron, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Dover, Lorain, Medina, Mentor, Middleburg Heights, Sandusky, Warren, Westlake, and Youngstown — staffed by 15 board-certified retinal specialists. The clinical scope spans age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, flashes and floaters, and other macula/retina/vitreous conditions, delivered through consultations, diagnostic testing, intravitreal injections, laser procedures, and surgery.

The practice is led by Dr. David G. Miller as President and Dr. Llewelyn J. Rao as Vice President, with Dr. Joseph M. Coney serving as a senior physician and public-facing educator. Service delivery combines in-office specialty care with an active clinical trials program covering AMD, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. The practice has performed Ohio's first Encelto implant (Dr. Schartman) and northern Ohio's first SUSVIMO drug release implant (Dr. Coney), reflecting early-adopter standing with novel retinal therapeutics. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes the mypatientvisit.com patient portal (practice ID 'RACLEVELAND') and a NextGen-powered online bill pay system, supplemented by physician-produced educational content such as the Open Your Eyes Podcast Series and Geographic Atrophy video series.

Revenue is generated through professional services billed to insurance plans and patients, plus incremental research funding from clinical trial participation. Go-to-market relies on a refer-a-patient channel from regional optometrists and general ophthalmologists, self-referral, community education (podcasts, seminars such as Support Sight and Optometric Update), and brand reputation built over 50+ years. The practice self-identifies as one of the largest retina practices in the U.S. and is independently owned with no disclosed private equity, venture, or parent-company involvement.

Name

Retina Associates of Cleveland

Legal name

Retina Associates of Cleveland, Inc.

Website

https://retina-assoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Retina Associates of Cleveland is an independent, 50-plus-year-old private medical practice operating 13 offices across Northern Ohio with 15 board-certified retinal specialists delivering medical and surgical care for macular, retinal, and vitreous diseases, plus an active clinical trials program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retinal Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Optometrists (62132)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKAKAE

Retina & Vitreous Specialists

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Ophthalmology & Optometry

SECONDARYHLAFAKAI

Vision & Ophthalmic Diagnostic Centers (Optometry/OCT/Retinal Imaging)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

Keywords

• Retinal care services
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Ophthalmology practice
• Macular degeneration treatment
• Diabetic retinopathy care

Headquarters

HQ city

Beachwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from medical consultations, diagnostic procedures, and surgical treatments for retinal conditions. Services billed through insurance plans and patient payments.
2. Clinical Trial Participation: The practice conducts clinical trials for retinal diseases including Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Vein Occlusion, which may generate research funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Retina Associates of Cleveland provides medical and surgical treatment of retinal, macular, and vitreous diseases, including care for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Flashes and Floaters. The practice also operates a Clinical Trials Program for retinal diseases and offers Low Vision Services, physician referrals, and patient digital access via an online portal.

Product overview

Retina Associates of Cleveland is a medical practice providing specialized retinal healthcare services, not a software technology product company. The practice operates as one of the largest retina practices in the U.S. with 13 office locations and 15 retinal specialists serving Northern Ohio patients. Their patient-facing digital services include a Patient Portal (mypatientvisit.com) for medical record access, an online bill pay system powered by NextGen, and patient education resources including the Open Your Eyes Podcast Series and Geographic Atrophy Video Series by Dr. Coney. The practice also conducts clinical trials for retinal diseases and offers low vision services. The practice has performed notable procedures including Ohio's first Encelto implant and northern Ohio's first SUSVIMO drug release implant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retinal Disease Treatment Services Medical and surgical treatment services for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Flashes and Floaters, and other diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous. Delivered to patients across Northern Ohio by 15 board-certified retinal specialists.
• Clinical Trials Program Research program offering clinical trials for Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and other retinal diagnoses. Provides patients access to cutting-edge treatments and may generate research funding.
• Low Vision Services Specialized services and resources for patients with low vision, including educational tips and curated links to support daily living with vision impairment.
• Patient Portal Secure online portal (mypatientvisit.com) for patients to access medical records, schedule appointments, and communicate with the practice. Patients must use practice ID 'RACLEVELAND' to log in.
• Online Bill Pay Online bill payment portal powered by NextGen that allows patients to pay their medical bills electronically.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient testimonials express high satisfaction with treatment outcomes, staff professionalism, and compassionate care

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• California Retina Consultants: Large multi-office retina specialty practice in California with deep clinical trial activity, comparable in physician count, treatment mix, and reputation for cutting-edge retinal care.
• Cincinnati Eye Institute: Large multi-subspecialty ophthalmology practice in Southwest Ohio with a strong retina service line, direct geographic overlap with Retina Associates of Cleveland's Northern Ohio catchment and similar physician-referral GTM model.
• VitreoRetinal Surgery, PA (Minnesota): Established multi-office vitreo-retinal specialty practice in the Upper Midwest with surgical, medical, and clinical trial services, directly analogous in service mix and physician-led structure.
• Retina Group of Florida / Florida Retina Institute: A leading retina-only specialty practice operating multiple offices, comparable in scale and service mix (vitreoretinal surgery, intravitreal injections, clinical trials) to Retina Associates of Cleveland.
• Mid Atlantic Retina: Nationally recognized retina-only private practice with multiple Mid-Atlantic offices and active clinical research, directly comparable on subspecialty focus, scale, and trial-driven reputation.
• Retina Consultants of Houston (Houston Retina Associates): Multi-office Texas retina specialty practice offering medical and surgical retinal care plus clinical trials, with similar referral-driven GTM and surgical scope to Retina Associates of Cleveland.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute: Academic multispecialty eye institute co-located in the Cleveland market, offering competing vitreoretinal services, clinical trials, and surgical capacity as part of a broader ophthalmology portfolio.
• Eye Care Partners (now EyeCare Partners / ECP): PE-backed national ophthalmology and optometry platform aggregating regional practices including retina subspecialists, representing both a competitive threat and a potential roll-up/affiliation pathway for Retina Associates of Cleveland.
• University Hospitals Eye Institute: Academic health system ophthalmology service in Cleveland, providing overlapping retina subspecialty care, teaching hospital referral flows, and sponsored trial access directly competitive with Retina Associates of Cleveland.

Regional players

• Atlanta Retina Associates: Large retina specialty group serving metro Atlanta and Georgia with multiple offices, structurally comparable to Retina Associates of Cleveland in operating model and subspecialty scope, though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/retina-associates-of-cleveland-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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