Look no further—experienced experts you can trust

Ocean Ophthalmology is a private multi-specialty practice offering you the opportunity to be cared for by fellowship-trained physicians from top US institutions. Our care team members are committed to our five shared values of respect, service, compassion, integrity and excellence and to our mission to deliver optimal outcomes for our patients.

Elevate your eye care with our team’s offerings:

PREMIUM CATARACT SURGERY: RESULTS YOU CAN SEE

The cataract surgeons at Ocean Ophthalmology have expertise in the full range of premium lenses designed to reduce your dependency on glasses at the time of cataract surgery.

 

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY: TOOLS TO ENSURE SATISFACTION

Using the latest advances in diagnostics and laser technology, we provide each patient with the best solutions that modern science can offer.

 

DEDICATION TO TEACHING: LEADING THE NEXT GENERATION

Our physicians are committed to teaching residents the art of medical diagnosis and the skill of modern subspeciality surgery as assistant clinical professors at top universities in New York and Florida.

About SEES Group

Ocean Ophthalmology is part of the SEES Group network of practices. The SEES Group owns and operates ophthalmology practices and single specialty ambulatory surgical centers across the Southeastern United States and US Territories. We are committed to providing patients in the communities we serve with the quality care they need and deserve.

Our SEES Leadership Team

The SEES Group leadership team is comprised of experienced business executives and operations experts who lead with integrity and expertise, putting our mission and vision into action every day.

Marcello Celentano

Marcello Celentano

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Batson

Mike Nikosey

Chief Financial Officer

Leann Benson, Director of Compliance

Jennifer Yentz

 Chief People Officer

Sean Sykes

Sean Sykes

Vice President of Information Technology

Paul Batson

Paul Batson

Vice President of Provider Support & Operations

Tammy Baergen

Tammy Baergen

Director of Ambulatory Surgical Center Operations

Malachi Philip

Malachi Philip

Director of People, Learning & Development

Thomas Zdrale

Thomas Zdrale

 Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Amanda Louzon

Amanda Louzon

 Director of Procurement

Leann Benson, Director of Compliance

Leanne Benson

Director of Compliance

Dave Thompson

Dave Thompson

Director of IT Cloud Operations

Carolynn Yakush

Carolynn Yakush

Director of Marketing Innovation

Amy Simmons

Amy Simmons

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Middle, TN

Kalina Patel, Regional Director, East TN

Kalina Patel

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Chattanooga, TN

Michelle Seiber

Michelle Seiber

Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Knoxville, TN

Kristine Ponzo

Kristine Ponzo

Regional Director of Clinical Operations-Huntsville, AL

John R. Bierly, M.D.

John R. Bierly, M.D.

Chief Medical Officer,
Co-Founder of SEES

Daryl Mann, O.D.

Daryl Mann, O.D.

Vice President of Physician Relations, Co-Founder of SEES

Emily Sanderson

Emily Sanders

Director of Continuing Education

SEES Shared Values

Our core values form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves every day.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to
the highest ethical
principles and
professional standards.

Respect

We respect,
celebrate, and honor
the uniqueness of
each individual.

Service

We endeavor to serve
our patients, our
communities, and each
other everyday.

Compassion

We practice empathy
and strive to understand
the physical, intellectual,
and emotional needs
of others.

Excellence

We believe that
excellence is an iterative
process and seek
continual improvement in
everything we do.

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