Thomas Eye Group Adds new location in Johns Creek, GA

Thomas Eye Group is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Tucker & Associates Eye Care and Laser Center, adding one new location! Located in the Johns Creek community, we are excited to expand and provide eye care to the ever-growing Atlanta community.

Thomas Eye Group is pleased to partner with Dr. Robert Tucker, MD, who will be staying with the practice. This acquisition increases our capacity to provide excellent patient care and services, focusing on laser cataract procedures and expert treatment of eye disease. With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Tucker has held various leadership positions at Northside Duluth and the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology. Several long-standing seasonal staff members from Dr. Tucker’s Johns Creek practice will also be joining Thomas Eye Group. Together, this team of seven boasts over 80 years of collective expertise.

Thomas Eye Group, CEO, Ben Seals

Ben Seals, CEO of Thomas Eye Group, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled about this opportunity, not only for Dr. Tucker but for our entire team at Thomas Eye Group.By combining the expertise and resources of both organizations, we can offer an even wider range of services. This will ensure that our patients receive the highest level of care possible.” Seals stated, “Our primary goal has always been to improve the vision and overall eye health of our patients. So, this partnership is an essential step towards achieving that goal in the Johns Creek community.”

With the acquisition, Thomas Eye Group now has seventeen locations and two surgery centers serving Metro Atlanta. We plan to continue to build better access to quality eye care in the community.

Thomas Eye Group, V.P. of Operations, Kristy Gleaton

Additionally, Kristy Gleaton, VP of Operations shared her excitement for the new location, proclaiming “This acquisition marks an exciting milestone for Thomas Eye Group! All in all, it allows us to reach even more individuals and families in need of high-quality eye care in this community. With our skilled and compassionate team working alongside Tucker & Associates, we are confident that we will continue delivering personalized eye care to new and existing patients.”

She added, Our commitment to providing exceptional care remains stronger than ever. We look forward to serve this new community with the same level of dedication and expertise that Thomas Eye Group is known for.”

The new Thomas Eye Group-Johns Creek location will officially begin seeing patients on Monday, April 1, 2024.

A Special Thanks to DKD Advisory

Thomas Eye Group would also like to give a special thank you to DKD Advisory for their efforts with the acquisition. With two decades of experience, this firm has facilitated over 30 transactions in Private Equity focusing on mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and financial analysis tailored to specialty surgical practices nationwide.