ST. LOUIS—EyeCare Partners (ECP), the nation’s leading clinically integrated network of ophthalmology and optometry providers, announced the completion of transactions with two ophthalmology practices in Overland Park, Kansas—Cavanaugh Eye Center (CEC) and Stiles Eyecare Excellence (SEE). “We are excited to welcome the doctors and team members of Cavanaugh Eye Center and Stiles Eyecare Excellence to the EyeCare Partners national medical network of optometry and ophthalmology practices,” said David Clark, ECP's CEO. “Dr. Cavanaugh and Dr. Stiles both bring years of experience in building leading organizations.

“Their expertise will enhance our network’s combined wealth of experience, resources and knowledge, enabling us to best serve our patients and deliver outstanding outcomes and patient experiences. We truly are better together—for our patients, each other and the advancement of eyecare.”

The additions of CEC and SEE strengthen ECP’s national medical group with the addition of six industry-leading doctors. The ECP network gains four clinical centers and one ambulatory surgical center, Deer Creek Surgery Center, in the greater Kansas City area, increasing patient access to dedicated providers for their eyecare needs at every stage of life, the announcement said.

“At Cavanaugh Eye Center, our team takes great pride in improving patient lives through the gift of clear vision,” said Timothy B. Cavanaugh, MD, founder and president of CEC. “By partnering with EyeCare Partners, we will continue to deliver personalized patient care while advancing the services we provide as part of the leading national medical group focused on clinically integrated eyecare.”

“In joining EyeCare Partners, we are aligned to their mission of advancing eyecare through clinical research and education. Our team currently plays a leading role in national research initiatives and we look forward to expanding our efforts to help shape the future of eyecare through the EyeCare Partners national network,” stated Michael Stiles, MD, medical director at SEE.

ECP’s network of doctors is comprised of more than 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists. Based in St Louisi, ECP-affiliated practices provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eyecare continuum.