About Us
For over twenty years, the SouthEast Eye Specialists team has been exceeding patient expectations when it comes to eye care. Here, you can discover the fresh insight and support our seasoned healthcare teams and physicians bring to the table. We believe it is vital to stay on top of the latest technology trends – providing you with state-of-the-art options for all your eye care needs.
Local Care that Delivers Results
With the SouthEast Eye Specialists group of practices expanding across the state of Tennessee and into Georgia, we have many convenient locations ready to serve you. Every member of our SouthEast Eye Specialists family is committed to our five shared values of integrity, respect, service, compassion, and excellence. We are committed building upon a unifying mission to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
About SEES Group
SouthEast Eye Specialists is part of the SEES Group network of practices. The SEES Group operates and manages ophthalmology practices and single specialty ambulatory surgery 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
Our team of experienced business executives and operations experts leads with integrity and expertise, putting our mission and vision into action every day. (include photos and titles from the leadership section from the SEES Group
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
Leann 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.