CHICAGO—Retina Consultants of America (RCA), a comprehensive physician management services organization, has formed an alliance with Illinois Retina Associates (IRA), a leading Midwest practice devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The partnership, which includes 12 locations, with 12 physicians and two fellows, marks RCA’s entry into Illinois and further adds to its nationwide network of retina specialists. Details of the transitions were not disclosed.

“I am delighted to welcome our friends at Illinois Retina Associates into the RCA family of premier retina practices. IRA is one of the longest-lived pure retina practices in the country, and its world-class physicians have spent decades educating our colleagues and advancing the treatment of complex surgical and medical diseases of the retina, thus contributing to prevention of blindness not only in northern Illinois but around the world as well,” said David F Williams, MD, MBA, Retina Consultants of Minnesota.
 
“As an integral part of RCA, IRA will further advance the RCA mission of saving sight and improving the lives of our patients through innovation and the highest quality care,” Williams said.
 
For nearly 50 years, IRA has sought to advance excellence in retina care in the Chicago area, leading the way in advancing the field of retina medicine and surgery. Their physicians specialize in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, vascular occlusive diseases, uveitis, and more. IRA also has a fellowship-trained ocular oncologist, who treats cancer of the eye.
 
The practice leads the way in cutting edge research with clinical trials to treat retina-related issues such as diabetic macular edema, complicated retinal detachment, uveitis, wet macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and vascular occlusive disease.
 
Joseph Civantos, MD, FACS, FASRS, Illinois Retina Associates, said, “The doctors of Illinois Retina Associates are enthusiastic about joining the world-renowned retinal practices that make up RCA. Their commitment to excellent patient care and emphasis on research and education mirror our values. The resources of RCA will assist us in participating in advanced clinical trials and serving the needs of our community. We look forward to working with RCA to provide the highest level of clinical care to our patients.”
 
Created by Webster Equity Partners in 2020 and headquartered in Southlake, Texas, RCA has more than 200 physicians, operating in 19 states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington.