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SANFORD MORETSKY, DO Founder and managing partner Moretsky Cassidy Lasik arizonalasik.com
Dr. Moretsky has been in practice in Arizona since 1978 and is an expert eye surgeon. As a refractive surgeon, Dr.
Moretsky performs iLASIK, KAMRA and implantable contact lenses. Dr. Moretsky is also an expert laser cataract surgeon, performing Toric, ReSTOR, Tecnis MF and Crystalens intraocular lens implantation. He is founder of Valley Eye Specialists and is a past president of the Phoenix
Ophthalmologic Society and also served in a leadership position on the board of trustees of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Moretsky received the President’s Award by the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association. He is an active member of the Arizona Ophthalmologic Society.
CRAIG SUITER, MD
KYLE BOHANNON
Dr. Suiter is a boardcertified comprehensive ophthalmologist, devoting most of his time to cataract surgery, treatment of glaucoma and surgical removal of pterygiums. Dr. Suiter is the current president of Arizona Eye Specialists. He also served as president of the Phoenix Ophthalmological Society from 2009-2010 and as medical director of Arizona Ophthalmic Outpatient Surgery Center from 1999-2007. He is on the medical staff of seven valley hospitals. Dr. Suiter was raised in Phoenix, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona with a degree in biology and continued with the University of Arizona to earn his medical degree as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Bohannon is American Vision Partners’ president and CEO and a member of the board of directors. He has held numerous leadership positions in the healthcare and private equity sectors, with responsibilities including operations, finance, marketing, mergers and acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
President Arizona Eye Specialists arizonaeyes.net
DR. JAY SCHWARTZ
Owner and surgeon Schwartz Laser Eye Center teameyedoc.com Dr, Schwartz has been practicing in the Valley since 1997, when he moved here from Chicago. He performs Lasik surgery, cataract surgery and corneal inlay procedures to improve reading vision, as well general ophthalmology consultations. He is the team eye doctor for the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Mercury and team Lasik surgeon for the Arizona Coyotes. Business advice: “The key to success is to genuinely care about the patients you are treating. Do a good job for a fair price. The most important thing is to truly listen when patients talk. Listening is a skill that needs to be refined. Too many doctors talk without listening.”
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President and CEO American Vision Partners americanvisionpartners.com
SIMON ZMYSLINSKI, DO Founder Zmyslinski Eye & Contact Lens Center drzeyes.com
Over the past 10 years, Zmyslinski has developed the Zmyslinski Eye & Contact Lens Center into one of the premier optometric practices in North Phoenix. He provides clinical care for issues like glaucoma, macular degeneration, conjunctivitis and diabetes. Career inspiration: “When I was 10 years old, I was diagnosed as being nearsighted and started out wearing glasses in junior high school. This was not a pleasant experience because I was already a pretty gangly, goofy kid and when glasses were added to the mix it made me outright awkward. Once I started high school, my parents allowed me to get contact lenses and my world changed.”
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: “Technology will drive the vision care industry over the next five years. In addition to technology, financial and strategic investors continue to demonstrate a high level of interest in the ophthalmology sector. As we have experienced in other multisite healthcare verticals, including dental practice management, dermatology and surgery centers, fragmented markets evolve through consolidation. The result is fewer larger practices offering improved patient service. An influx of investment capital into an industry most often drives additional benefits to patients, including more efficient processes and better overall patient experiences.”