BINGHAM FARMS, Mich.—Sunvera Group, a management services organization providing services to ophthalmology practices across multiple subspecialties, has formed two new partnerships in the metro Detroit market with Advanced Ophthalmology Associates PLC (AOA) and Clavenna Vision Institute (CVI). The partnerships further strengthen Sunvera Group’s presence in the Detroit metro market and expand its growing network of ophthalmology practices and ambulatory surgery centers in the Midwest, an announcement on Tuesday noted. The terms of the new partnerships were not disclosed.

Sunvera Group, a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners, continues to grow its footprint throughout the Midwest, having formed seven new partnerships in Michigan and one in Cleveland since 2020. The management services organization currently supports 11 ophthalmology clinics and two ambulatory surgery centers in Michigan and Ohio.
 
Advanced Ophthalmology Associates, which is located in Clawson, Mich., provides comprehensive eyecare, including care for those with glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration, as well as cataract surgery. "Over the last 20 years, my team and I have prided ourselves in delivering world-class care for our patients," AOA’s Dr. Barbara Kuczynski said in the announcement. "We have seen the success of Sunvera’s current partnerships and are excited to enter our next phase of growth together."
 
Clavenna Vision, located in Birmingham, Mich., has a long-standing reputation for providing quality medical and surgical eyecare for patients throughout the metro Detroit area. Partners Dr. Carl Clavenna and Dr. Gregory Fitzgerald and their team offer patients comprehensive eyecare, treatment for conditions like glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration, as well as surgical eyecare, including LASIK and cataract surgery.
 
In addition, Clavenna Vision provides dry eye treatment and medical Botox for conditions such as blepharospasm (eye twitching) and hemifacial spasm (face twitching).
 
"Our team is eager to collaborate with Sunvera Group, allowing us to share best practices, achieve operational efficiencies and enhance the growth of our practice," Dr. Clavenna of CVI explained. "We are excited about this partnership and continuing our tradition of providing industry-leading eyecare for patients in our community," added Dr. Fitzgerald.
 
McDermott Will & Emery provided legal services to Sunvera. SVB Leerink served as the exclusive financial advisor to AOA and CVI and McGuireWoods provided legal services.