Retina Consultants of America Expands Network with Addition of The Retina Institute

By: Retina Consultants of America via Business Wire

September 22, 2025 at 08:30 AM EDT

The St. Louis-based practice renders care across Missouri and Illinois, serving more than 40,000 patients

Retina Consultants of America (RCA), a leading management services organization of retina specialists, today announced the addition of The Retina Institute (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.

“TRI 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,” said Robby Grabow, Chief Executive Officer of RCA. “We 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 — helping expand access to cutting-edge treatments in communities across Illinois and Missouri, while preserving TRI’s independence.”

TRI 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’s leadership excellence is exemplified by Kevin J. Blinder, MD, who received the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2025 Packo Award for his exceptional service to the Society.

The addition expands RCA’s presence in the Midwest, which now includes 11 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians across eight offices 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 and is an active participant in national clinical trials.

“At The Retina Institute, our mission has always been to advance education, research and patient care — both for the benefit of our community and the field of retina as a whole,” said Sabin Dang, MD, Managing Partner, The Retina Institute. “Joining 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.”

RCA’s physician-centered model enables practices to retain clinical autonomy and ownership, augmented by best practices facilitated through RCA’s Medical Leadership Board and executive management support. Physicians across the RCA network conduct more than two million visits annually, serving patients in 23 states.

For more information about RCA and its network of practices, please visit https://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com. For information on how to become a partner practice or join the team, visit https://www.retinaconsultantsofamerica.com/physicians/connect-with-rca.

About Retina Consultants of America (RCA):

Retina 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’s 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.