About Us
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
Chief Executive Officer

Mike Nikosey
Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Yentz
Chief People Officer

Sean Sykes
Vice President of Information Technology

Paul Batson
Vice President of Provider Support & Operations

Tammy Baergen
Director of Ambulatory Surgical Center Operations

Malachi Philip
Director of People, Learning & Development

Thomas Zdrale
Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Amanda Louzon
Director of Procurement

Leanne Benson
Director of Compliance

Dave Thompson
Director of IT Cloud Operations

Carolynn Yakush
Director of Marketing Innovation

Amy Simmons
Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Middle, TN

Kalina Patel
Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Chattanooga, TN

Michelle Seiber
Regional Director of Clinical Operations, Knoxville, TN

Kristine Ponzo
Regional Director of Clinical Operations-Huntsville, AL

John R. Bierly, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer,
Co-Founder of SEES

Daryl Mann, O.D.
Vice President of Physician Relations, Co-Founder of SEES

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.