PR and Media Mentions - Physician Growth Partners

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Media Mentions

Behavioral Health Business covers Silver Lake Psychology transaction

May 17, 2023

Behavioral Health Business recently published an May 16th article titled, "ARC Health’s Acquisition of Silver Lake Psychology Marks Shift to Larger Mental Health Practices." This...

PGP co-founders ask “Private Equity Investment in Health Care —Is it Positive for Doctors?”

May 10, 2023

Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") co-founders Michael Kroin and Ezra Simons recently published an article in Modern Aesthetics magazine asking the question, "Private Equity Investment in...

Becker’s covers Gastroenterology of Tidewater deal with One GI

May 10, 2023

Becker's GI & Endoscopy published an article by Claire Wallace on May 9th detailing the recently announced partnership of Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater ("GAT GI")...

Fierce Healthcare publishes PGP article on how PE investment helps doctors

Apr 29, 2023

An article by Physician Growth Partners' co-founders Michael Kroin and Ezra Simons was published recently by Fierce Healthcare. Titled "Private equity investment in healthcare is...

PGP co-founders publish Chicago Medicine article on responding to a PE offer

Apr 21, 2023

Physician Growth Partners' co-founders Michael Kroin and Ezra Simons recently published an article titled, "When Private Equity Makes an Offer; What Should I Do?" It...

Becker’s ASC Review, Healthcare Dealflow, and Yahoo! Finance cover Precision Ortho deal

Apr 06, 2023

Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") recently represented Precision Orthopaedics in a private equity transaction with Ortho Alliance. The details of the deal were covered by a...

Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, MiddleMarket.com, and Morningstar cover Pediatric Affiliates deal

Feb 24, 2023

Recently Physician Growth Partners' ("PGP") representation of New Jersey-based Pediatric Affiliates was covered by MiddleMarket.com, Bloomberg Business, Morningstar, and Yahoo! Finance. PGP advised the multi-location pediatric practice...

PGP CEO Michael Kroin is guest on The Ortho Show podcast

Feb 24, 2023

Physician Growth Partners CEO and Managing Partner Michael Kroin is the guest on today’s edition of THE ORTHO SHOW with Dr. Scott Sigman. Since 2019...

Becker’s ASC Review covers PGP representation of Chicago-based UroPartners

Feb 14, 2023

UroPartners LLC, a 90-provider urology clinic based in the Chicago area, recently completed a partnership agreement with Solaris Health Partners ("Solaris"), and Physician Growth Partners...

Crain’s Chicago Business covers PGP representation of UroPartners

Feb 06, 2023

Crain's Chicago Business, the premier business journal in Chicagoland, covered Physician Growth Partners' ("PGP") recent representation of UroPartners LLC in its February 3, 2023 edition....

PGP issues ‘2022 Year in Review’ detailing more than 12 deals in 9 different specialties

Jan 31, 2023

Physician Growth Partners (PGP) recently issued a "Year in Review" report detailing our completed client deals and investment activity during the previous year. PGP concluded...

PGP CEO Michael Kroin quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business article on Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Jan 24, 2023

Physician Growth Partners CEO Michael Kroin was quoted in a Crain's Chicago Business article about the recently-announced partnership between Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rockford...

PGP advisor Andrew Holm quoted in Behavioral Health Business article on CVS investments

Jan 19, 2023

Andrew Holm, who has been a transaction advisor with Physician Growth Partners since 2018, was quoted extensively in a recent Behavioral Health Business article titled,...

Becker’s ASC Review covers PGP representation of Zimm Cataract & Laser Center

Jan 19, 2023

Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") advised Pennsylvania-based Zimm Cataract & Laser Center on its recent partnership with Sunvera Group, an ophthalmology management services organization. The transaction...

Becker’s Dental + DSO Review covers NYC Endodontics transaction with Specialty1 Partners

Jan 04, 2023

Physician Growth Partners recently represented New York City Endodontics in a transaction with Houston-based Specialty1 Partners. Industry publication, Becker's Dental + DSO Review, published coverage...

Healthcare Intelligencer and Becker’s ASC Review cover PGP representation of Wellspring Pain Solutions

Dec 16, 2022

Physician Growth Partners’ (“PGP”) recent representation of Wellspring Pain Solutions, an Indiana-based pain management clinic and ambulatory surgery center, was covered by the Healthcare Intelligencer...

Ezra Simons quoted in Behavioral Health Business on Talkspace acquisition

Nov 30, 2022

Physician Growth Partners Managing Partner and co-founder Ezra Simons was recently quoted in Behavioral Health Business in a November 28th story detailing the potential acquisition...

Mergers & Acquisitions covers PGP representation of The Ross Center

Oct 25, 2022

Physician Growth Partners' ("PGP") recent representation of The Ross Center, a DC and NY-based behavioral health clinic, was covered by Mergers & Acquisitions, the oldest...

Modern Aesthetics publishes PGP article on reacting effectively to a private equity offer

Oct 25, 2022

The September/October issue of Modern Aesthetics, a magazine for aesthetic dermatology practices, has published a feature article by Physician Growth Partners' ("PGP") co-founders Michael Kroin...

Bakersfield Californian and Yahoo! Finance cover PGP representation of Hodari MD Dermatology & Rejuvené

Oct 21, 2022

The Bakersfield Californian, a daily newspaper in central California, and Yahoo! Finance have both included news of the recent transaction by Hodari MD Dermatology &...

Behavioral Health Business covers PGP sale of Psych360

Sep 24, 2022

The recent sale of Psych360 to MindCare Solutions Group was covered by Behavioral Health Business, which is an independent source for up-to-date information on the...

DealFlow interviews PGP CEO Michael Kroin on how private equity improves US health care

Sep 22, 2022

An exclusive article published today in Deal Flow's Health Care Services Investment News featured an extensive interview with Physician Growth Partners CEO and Co-Founder Michael...

Yahoo! Finance and Morningstar cover PGP representation of Indiana urology group

Sep 20, 2022

Recently Physician Growth Partners' ("PGP") representation of Urology Associates LLC was covered by both Yahoo! Finance and Morningstar. Urology Associates joined with Solaris Health Partners...

‘Daily Company News’ profiles Physician Growth Partners

Sep 14, 2022

Daily Company News is an online business publication focusing on business, technology, science and leadership. Recently the site's editor conducted a Q&A with PGP Marketing...

OpenMinds.com covers PGP sale of Psych360 to MindCare

Sep 07, 2022

OpenMinds.com is a market intelligence site dedicated to the behavioral health sector. It recently covered Physician Growth Partners' sale of Psych360 to MindCare Solutions Group....

‘Modern Aesthetics’ covers PGP representation of NW Specialists for Women

Sep 07, 2022

Modern Aesthetics is "the source for expert advice on patient care and practice development for cosmetic surgeons." Recently the publication's website covered the Physician Growth...

‘Practical Dermatology’ covers PGP representation of MetroDerm

Jul 25, 2022

Practical Dermatology is a "monthly publication that provides coverage of medical care, cosmetic advancements, and practice management for dermatologic clinicians." Recently the publication's website covered...

Morningstar Financial features PGP representation of Orthopaedic Specialists Austin

Jul 19, 2022

Physician Growth Partners' ("PGP") recent representation of Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin was featured in a recent post from Morningstar Financial. Please read the details of...

PGP research cited in Becker’s Healthcare and Kaiser Health articles on PE investment in gastroenterology practices

Jun 06, 2022

A report published by Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) last fall showed that nearly 10% of the nation’s 14,000 gastroenterologists were partners in or employed by...

PGP Co-founder Ezra Simons talks M&A Exit Strategies with Dr. Grant Stevens

May 02, 2022

Ezra Simons was recently a guest on Dr. Grant Stevens podcast, The Technology of Beauty, discussing “M&A Exit Strategies for Private Aesthetic Practices.” Dr. Stevens...

PGP Managing Partner Ezra Simons Discusses Private Equity Investment in Elective Medical Practices with OptiCall

Apr 13, 2022

Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) Managing Partner Ezra Simons recently spoke with OptiCall’s Expert Q&A blog about private equity investment in elective medical practices. He focused...

PGP Founders Michael Kroin and Ezra Simons Featured on Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Dec 25, 2020

On December 25, 2020 the Becker's Healthcare podcast featured an interview with Michael Kroin and Ezra Simons, founding partners of Physician Growth Partners. In this...

Becker’s ASC Review Covers Physician Growth Partners Work Advising Urology Austin on Formation of Urology America

Nov 26, 2020

Becker's ASC Review recently reported that Physician Growth Partners acted as the exclusive transaction adviser for Urology Austin's partnership with Dallas-based Gauge Capital to form...

Press Releases

PGP advises Peachtree Dermatology in transaction with PhyNet

Jun 01, 2023

CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Peachtree Dermatology Associates (“Peachtree Derm”), a six-provider Atlanta-based practice, in a new...

PGP advises Silver Lake Psychology in multi-state transaction with ARC Health

May 15, 2023

CHICAGO, May 15, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Silver Lake Psychology (“SLP”), in its recent partnership with ARC Health...

PGP advises Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater in transaction with One GI

May 09, 2023

CHICAGO, May 9, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater in its partnership with One GI, a...

PGP advises Ohio-based Precision Orthopaedic Specialties and Chardon Surgery Center in transaction with Ortho Alliance

Mar 16, 2023

CHICAGO, March 16, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Ohio-based Precision Orthopaedic Specialties and Chardon Surgery Center, (collectively “Precision Ortho”), in...

PGP advises NJ-based Pediatric Affiliates in agreement with Webster Equity Partners

Feb 23, 2023

CHICAGO, February 23, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Pediatric Affiliates PA (“PediAff”), a large, New Jersey-based pediatric network, in...

PGP advises Georgia Dermatology Partners in transaction with PhyNet

Feb 14, 2023

CHICAGO, February 13, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Georgia Dermatology Partners (“Georgia Derm”), a 23-provider practice serving the greater...

PGP advises Chicago-based UroPartners in deal with Solaris Health, largest US urology platform

Feb 06, 2023

CHICAGO, February 6, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised UroPartners, the country’s largest independent urology practice, in forming a partnership...

PGP advises Gastroenterology Associates in transaction with One GI

Jan 11, 2023

CHICAGO, January 11, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Gastroenterology Associates, P.C. (“GAPC”) in its partnership with One GI, a...

PGP advises Zimm Cataract & Laser Center in transaction with Sunvera Group

Jan 10, 2023

CHICAGO, January 10, 2023 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Zimm Cataract & Laser Center (“Zimm”) alongside Premier Surgical Center, in...

PGP advises NYC Endodontics in transaction with Specialty1 Partners

Dec 20, 2022

CHICAGO, December 20, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised New York City Endodontics (“NYC Endo”) in its new partnership with...

PGP advises Wellspring Pain Solutions in transaction with Capitol Pain Institute and Iron Path Capital

Dec 13, 2022

CHICAGO, December 12, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have represented Bloomington, IN-based Wellspring Pain Solutions (“Wellspring”) in its transaction with Capitol Pain...

PGP advises Hodari MD Dermatology & Rejuvené in transaction with PhyNet Dermatology

Oct 21, 2022

CHICAGO, October 20, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Hodari MD Dermatology & Rejuvené (“Hodari Dermatology”), in its recent partnership with...

PGP advises The Ross Center in behavioral health transaction with ARC Health

Oct 17, 2022

CHICAGO, October 17, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised The Ross Center (“TRC”), in its recent partnership with ARC Health...

PGP announces sale of Psych360 to MindCare Solutions, a portfolio company of WP Global Partners

Sep 23, 2022

CHICAGO, September 22, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to announce the sale of Psych360 (the “Company”) to MindCare Solutions (“MindCare”), a portfolio...

PGP advises Mays & Schnapp Neurospine and Pain in establishing partnership with Compass Group Equity Partners

Sep 19, 2022

CHICAGO, September 13, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have represented Mays & Schnapp Neurospine and Pain (“MSNP”) of Memphis, TN in...

PGP advises Urology Associates LLC in partnership with Solaris Health Partners

Sep 13, 2022

CHICAGO, September 13, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Urology Associates, LLC (“Urology Associates”), in its recent partnership with Solaris...

PGP advises The Northwestern Specialists for Women in Transaction with Shore Capital Partners portfolio company Together Women’s Health

Sep 06, 2022

CHICAGO, September 6, 2022 -- Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to announce a partnership between The Northwestern Specialists for Women (“NSW”) and Together Women’s...

PGP advises MetroDerm P.C. in transaction with United Derm Partners

Jul 20, 2022

CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised MetroDerm P.C. (“MetroDerm”), in its recent partnership with United Derm Partners (“UDP”),...

PGP welcomes James Perrone as Vice President

Jul 18, 2022

CHICAGO, July 18, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading healthcare transaction advisory firm, continues to grow and is pleased to announce the addition...

PGP advises Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin in transaction with Growth Ortho

Jun 20, 2022

CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 -- Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin (“OSA”), in its recent transaction with Growth...

PGP welcomes Jake Dangovian as new Transaction Advisor

May 16, 2022

CHICAGO, May 16, 2022 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading healthcare transaction advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Jake Dangovian to...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Digestive Disease Consultants in a Partnership With One GI

Jan 18, 2022

Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is proud to have advised Digestive Disease Consultants (“DDC” or “the Practice”) in a transaction with One GI, a private equity...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Associates in Ophthalmology in a Partnership With Spectrum Vision Partners

Jan 17, 2022

 Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is proud to have served as the exclusive adviser to Associates in Ophthalmology (“AIO” or “the Practice”) in a transaction with...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Arizona Dermatology Group in Transaction With Forefront Dermatology

Jan 13, 2022

Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is proud to have advised Arizona Dermatology Group (“ADG”) in a transaction with Forefront Dermatology (“Forefront”), a private equity portfolio company...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Urology Associates of Denver in a Private Equity Partnership with Urology America

Jan 12, 2022

Physician Growth Partners (PGP) is pleased to have represented Urology Associates of Denver and its affiliated businesses (collectively “UAD” or the “Company”) in a partnership...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Washington Orthopaedics and Sport Medicine in its Partnership with ASC Ortho Management

Jan 10, 2022

Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Washington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (“WOSM” or the “Company”), in a transaction with ASC Ortho (also...

Physician Growth Partners Advises the Eye Institute of West Florida in a Partnership With EyeCare Partners

Nov 18, 2021

Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") is proud to have advised The Eye Institute of West Florida ("the Practice") in a transaction with EyeCare Partners ("ECP"), a...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Skin Center on Partnership With Forefront Dermatology

Nov 03, 2021

Physician Growth Partners (PGP) is pleased to announce a partnership between Skin Center and Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of OMERS Private Equity. This partnership...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Albemarle Eye Center & Precision Eye Care in a Partnership With US Eye

Oct 12, 2021

Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to have advised Albemarle Eye Center & Precision Eye Care (“the Practice”), The Center for Visual and Surgical Excellence,...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Midwest Eye Consultants in Establishing a Partnership with Sentinel Capital Partners

Sep 29, 2021

Physician Growth Partners (PGP) is pleased to have represented Midwest Eye Consultants and its affiliated businesses (collectively "MWEC" or the "Company") in establishing a private...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Sperling Dermatology on Partnership With OMERS-Backed Forefront Dermatology

Jul 12, 2021

Physician Growth Partners (PGP) is pleased to announce a partnership between Sperling Dermatology (Sperling) and Forefront Dermatology (Forefront), a portfolio company of OMERS private equity. This...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Kellis Eye & Laser Center on Partnership With Ridgemont-Backed Sunvera Group

Jul 12, 2021

Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") is pleased to announce a partnership between Kellis Eye & Laser Center ("KELC") and Sunvera Group ("Sunvera"), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Advanced Dermatology Associates on Partnership With Advanced Dermatology, PC

Feb 16, 2021

CHICAGO, February 16, 2021 - Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") is pleased to announce a partnership between Advanced Dermatology Associates ("ADA") and Advanced Dermatology, PC ("ADPC"),...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Beraja Medical Institute on Partnership With New Harbor-Backed Quigley Eye Specialists

Feb 02, 2021

February 2021 CHICAGO, February 5, 2021 - Physician Growth Partners ("PGP") is pleased to announce a partnership between Beraja Medical Institute ("BMI") and Quigley Eye Specialists...

PGP Welcomes Robert Aprill as Managing Director

Jan 02, 2021

CHICAGO, January 25, 2021 - Physician Growth Partners ("PGP"), a leading healthcare transaction advisory firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Aprill as...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Urology Austin in Establishing National Partnership to Form Urology America

Nov 02, 2020

November 2020. Physician Growth Partners (PGP) is pleased to have represented Urology Austin and its affiliated businesses (collectively “UA” or the “Company”) in establishing a...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Corrective Eye Center in its Acquisition by EyeCare Partners

Aug 02, 2020

August 2020. Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Corrective Eye Center (“Corrective Eye”), a leading ophthalmology group based in the...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center in its Acquisition by EyeCare Partners

Jun 02, 2020

June 2020. Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center (“Arizona Eye”), a leading ophthalmology...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Cleveland Eye Clinic in a Partnership with Midwest Vision Partners

Dec 02, 2019

December 2019. Physician Growth Partners is pleased to have represented Cleveland Eye Clinic (CEC) and its affiliated businesses in establishing a partnership with Midwest Vision...

Physician Growth Partners Advises EyeCare 20/20 in its Acquisition by Spectrum Vision Partners

Dec 02, 2019

December 2019. EyeCare 20/20, a leading ophthalmology group based in East Hanover, NJ has been acquired by Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI), a Spectrum...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Advanced Consultants in Pain Care in its Acquisition by Tricity Pain Associates & Spindletop Pain Management Holdings

Nov 02, 2019

November 2019. Advanced Consultants in Pain Care (“ACPC”), a leading pain management group in San Antonio, has been acquired by Tricity Pain Associates (“TCPA”) &...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons in Formation of New Eye Care Platform Sponsored by Alpine Investors

Sep 02, 2019

September 2019. Akron, Ohio: Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons, Inc. (“NEOES”), including its subsidiary business, Ohio Eye Care Consultants, have completed their sale in forming a...

Physician Growth Partners Advises Bobby Buka MD Dermatology and Brooklyn Dermatology in Merger to Form The Dermatology Specialists

Jul 02, 2019

JULY 2019, New York, NY: Bobby Buka MD Dermatology, a leading comprehensive dermatology platform in New York City, entered into a strategic merger with Brooklyn...

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