\nThe St. Louis-based practice renders care across Missouri and Illinois, serving more than 40,000 patients<\/i><\/p>
SOUTHLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retina Consultants of America<\/a> (RCA), a leading management services organization of retina specialists, today announced the addition of The Retina Institute<\/a> (TRI) to its nationwide network. The St. Louis-based practice serves more than 40,000 patients across Missouri and Illinois, specializing in the treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the retina, vitreous and macula.<\/p> \n\u201cTRI is renowned for its dedication to advancing the retina specialty, highlighted by its premier retina fellowship, which has trained many of the highest quality surgeons in the nation,\u201d said Robby Grabow, Chief Executive Officer of RCA. \u201cWe share a commitment to advancing access to the highest quality retinal care, and we will provide TRI with the resources needed to innovate and grow \u2014 helping expand access to cutting-edge treatments in communities across Illinois and Missouri, while preserving TRI\u2019s independence.\u201d<\/p> \nTRI has a rich legacy and has been at the forefront of innovation in retinal care for decades, establishing itself as a leader in developing and adopting cutting-edge treatments for diseases of the retina and macula. TRI\u2019s leadership excellence is exemplified by Kevin J. Blinder, MD, who received the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2025 Packo Award<\/a> for his exceptional service to the Society.<\/p> \nThe addition expands RCA\u2019s presence in the Midwest, which now includes 11 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians<\/a> across eight offices<\/a> in Illinois and Missouri, including four in the St. Louis area. In addition to its reputation for delivering high quality patient care, TRI is nationally recognized for its fellowship program<\/a> and is an active participant in national clinical trials.<\/p> \n\u201cAt The Retina Institute, our mission has always been to advance education, research and patient care \u2014 both for the benefit of our community and the field of retina as a whole,\u201d said Sabin Dang, MD, Managing Partner, The Retina Institute. \u201cJoining Retina Consultants of America enables us to strengthen each of these pillars by expanding patient access to innovative treatments, building a stronger platform for clinical research and enhancing opportunities to educate and train the next generation of retina specialists. This collaboration allows us to remain focused on what matters most: delivering the highest quality care to our patients while shaping the future of retina care.\u201d<\/p> \nRCA\u2019s physician-centered model enables practices to retain clinical autonomy and ownership, augmented by best practices facilitated through RCA\u2019s Medical Leadership Board and executive management support. Physicians across the RCA network conduct more than two million visits annually, serving patients in 23 states.<\/p> \nFor more information about RCA and its network of practices, please visit https:\/\/www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com<\/a>. For information on how to become a partner practice or join the team, visit https:\/\/www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com\/physicians\/connect-with-rca<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Retina Consultants of America (RCA):<\/b><\/p> \nRetina Consultants of America (RCA), a part of Cencora, is a network of leading retina specialists with the mission of saving sight and improving patient lives through innovation and the highest quality care. Through RCA\u2019s physician-centered practice management model, physicians continue to drive clinical care and practice culture, while benefitting from the business expertise, resources and shared best practices available through RCA.<\/p>