Our technical staff includes certified ophthalmic technicians, certified ophthalmic assistants, and licensed practical nurses. Our staff has special training in medical and surgical care of the eye, including special testing such as visual fields, nerve fiber layer analysis, and ophthalmic biometry. All continue their education on a yearly basis through local, regional, and national meetings.
Angela Lantz, COA
Technician Administrator
Angie has been employed at Eye Surgery Associates since 1989. She assists with patient care and is responsible for the overall management of the clinical department. She maintains compliance for Eye Surgery Associates with OSHA and HIPAA regulations, and quality assurance programs.
Angie attended the Columbus State Community College. She has completed the American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Medical Assisting study course. In 1997, she became certified through the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology as a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant.
Angie maintains membership in the following organizations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Executives
- Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology
- Ohio State Medical Association Associate Member
- Ophthalmic Personnel Society of Central Ohio
- Allied Healthcare Professional privileges through Genesis Healthcare Systems
She is also actively involved in continuing education through regional and national meetings.
Angie enjoys being outdoors, gardening and playing the piano in her spare time.
Suellen Rhinebarger
Front Office Administrator
Surgery Coordinator
Suellen has been with Eye Surgery Associates since 1997. She is the surgery coordinator, personally interacting with patients scheduling their surgery and pre-operative testing. She is also the front office administrator, in charge of non-clinical staff members of the practice.
For 22 years prior to her employment with Eye Surgery Associates, she was the manager of the clinical laboratory of a multi-specialty group practice.
Suellen maintains membership in the following organization:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Executives
Suellen attends national continuing education meetings through the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Away from the office, Suellen enjoys time with her family and friends usually centered around various sporting events. She especially enjoys time with her grandson, and is actively involved with the Women of Faith Group at her church. 
Teresa Fritter
Business Manager
Teresa assisted Dr. Carl Minning in opening his practice in 1983 and managed the office for several years. After a short absence she returned to the practice as the business manager. She oversees the business and financial operations of the practice as well as physician credentialing, managed care contracting, employee benefits, payroll, accounts payable, billing, and various other duties for Eye Surgery Associates and Zanesville Lasik Center, LLC. Teresa is also the business manager for InSight Surgery & Laser Center, LLC, and had a key role in the development of the center.
Teresa is a member of the following professional associations:
- American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Executives
- Ohio State Medical Association Associate Member
Teresa is actively involved in continuing education through regional and national meetings.
In addition to her medical responsibilities, she also manages the financial operations of her husband’s business.
In her spare time, Teresa enjoys gardening and outdoor activities with her husband. 
Lori Cody, RN, BSN, CAPA
Administrator/Clinical Director, InSight Surgery & Laser Center
Lori is the Director of our ambulatory surgery center team. She supervises the clinical and clerical staff in addition to supervising the daily operation of the center. Lori is also responsible for staff development, orientation, and evaluation. She had a key role in developing the policies and procedures for our surgery center and in obtaining state licensure and accreditation.
Lori has been a registered nurse for 17 years. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Ohio University Zanesville in 1989. She returned and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2005. Lori is also certified as an ambulatory peri-anesthesia nurse (CAPA), while also maintaining her Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.
Lori has a vast clinical background. She has worked in intensive care, the emergency room, recovery room and case management. Prior to coming to InSight she spent 6 ½ years in an ambulatory surgery center setting. Lori’s past roles have varied from staff nurse, preceptor, and educator, to supervisor.
Lori maintains membership in the following organizations:
- American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
- FASA
