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Sheridan Capital Partners-backed Atlantic Vision Partners Completes Five Acquisitions

CHICAGO, IL, December 14, 2021 – Atlantic Vision Partners (“AVP”), a portfolio company of Sheridan Capital Partners, announced today five new partnerships with ophthalmologic and optometric practices: Hanover Family Eyecare, Chesterfield Ophthalmology, Mid-Atlantic Eye Care, Becker Eye Care Center, and Mountain Empire Eye Physicians. These partnerships entrench AVP’s already significant presence in Virginia and, with the affiliation of Mountain Empire, expand AVP’s footprint into Tennessee. Since Sheridan’s investment, AVP has completed 16 acquisitions and now operates over 35 locations across three states.

“We are thrilled to announce our newest partnerships that solidify our market position in the Mid-Atlantic and build our presence in new geographies. We look forward to partnering with these long-tenured practices as we continue growing an ophthalmology-forward platform with a patient-first mentality and a focus on clinical excellence,” explained Chief Executive Officer, Michael Holton.

AVP, headquartered in Richmond, VA, serves ophthalmology and optometry clinics throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The Company has achieved significant scale in its core markets, while maintaining a reputation for providing excellent patient care for over 30 years. The original AVP practice was founded by Dr. David Harman in 1988 and has grown from a single location with one physician to 35 locations with over 50 providers. AVP aims to partner with top practitioners as it continues to scale within its existing footprint and enter new geographies. To learn more about partnering with AVP please visit https://www.atlanticvisionpartners.com/.

AVP is backed by Sheridan Capital Partners, a Chicago-based healthcare private equity firm that focuses on lower middle market buyouts and growth equity in the U.S. and Canada.

About Sheridan Capital Partners

Sheridan Capital Partners is a Chicago-based healthcare private equity firm that focuses on lower middle market buyouts and growth equity in the U.S. and Canada. Sheridan partners with companies in the verticals of providers and provider services, healthcare IT and outsourced services, and consumer health and medical products, bringing strategic resources to accelerate growth, build enduring value, and achieve strong results.