Welcome
Welcome to Southern Vitreoretinal Associates. As a new patient, you have been referred to us by your regular physician for a medical matter that requires the specialized skills our physicians acquired through extensive training in the sub-specialty of Vitreoretinal Surgery. All of our patients are referred to us by general ophthalmologists and optometrists. We address and treat specific conditions. After treatment patients return to their referring physician for
continued, general care. We value the partnership approach we have with our referring physicians and we all agree that as a patient, you will benefit by having a strong team of professionals caring for your visual health.

History
Dr. Logan Brooks established the practice in 1990, as the first retinal surgeon between Pensacola, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Gainesville. In 1993 he formed a partnership with Dr. Robert Steinmetz and renamed the practice Southern Vitreoretinal Associates. The partnership continued to expand over the next 10 years to meet the growing needs of a maturing population with Dr. Charles Newell joining in 1999 and Drs. Derek Barker and Christopher Willingham joining in 2004. Our five board certified ophthalmologists have the highest level of extensive training and experience in treating the broad spectrum of retinal diseases from infancy well into adulthood. All of the surgeons completed two years of fellowship education and training beyond the general ophthalmology criteria.

Continued Growth
We are now one of the largest vitreoretinal practices in the Southeast and are proud to work closely with ophthalmologists and optometrists in Florida, Georgia and Alabama, who refer their patients to us for specialized services. While our primary practice is located in Tallahassee, we also serve physicians and patients in our satellite offices located in Panama City, Florida; Albany, Georgia; Valdosta, Georgia and Dothan, Alabama.