SOUTHLAKE, Texas—Retina Consultants of America (RCA), a comprehensive physician management services organization, has added an 11th practice to its organization, Retinal Consultants of San Antonio. The addition of Retinal Consultants of San Antonio bolsters RCA’s presence in Texas, as the newest practice joins forces with RCA’s existing partner practice Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX).  Over the last year and a half, RCA has grown to include more than 700,000 annual patient visits, 82 locations and 100 physicians across eight states, according to the management services group’s announcement Monday.

Retinal Consultants of San Antonio has been the premier retina surgical practice in South Central Texas for over two decades. 
 
Formed by Webster Equity Partners and headquartered here in Southlake, RCA is partnering with leading retina specialists who seek a strategic partner with the capital resources and expertise to invest in their practice infrastructure and position them for continued growth in their markets. 
 
“All of us at Retinal Consultants of San Antonio are excited to be joining forces with the internationally recognized surgeons and researchers at RCTX and RCA as it will enhance patient care and research for those we serve in the Texas community,” said Calvin Mein, MD, of Retinal Consultants of San Antonio.
 
Currently the following practices are part of the RCA family:  Retina Associates, P.A. of Kansas City; VitreoRetinal Surgery, PA; California Retina Consultants; Retina Consultants of Texas (formerly known as Retina Consultants of Houston); Retina Group of Florida; Retina Associates of Sarasota; Long Island Vitreoretinal Consultants; Retinal Consultants Serving Northern California; Palmetto Retina Center, and Carolina Retina Center. 
 
All of the practices provide unparalleled patient care and research and are distinguished leaders within the specialty. 
 
“We have shared mutual patients with Retina Consultants of San Antonio for years and have always respected their clinical and surgical skills,” Dr. David Brown, MD, of Retina Consultants of Texas, said.  “We are thrilled that they are now part of our family of retina specialists which will only strengthen our approach to clinical trials and patient outcomes.” 
 
RCA is unique in offering the first horizontal alliance in the eyecare field focused solely on retinal care, according to the announcement. For more information about partnerships with Retina Consultants of America, telephone Robert Grabow at (972) 779-0794.