Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston Joins Epiphany Dermatology

Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston Joins Epiphany Dermatology

On April 23, Epiphany Dermatology, a portfolio company of New York City-based private equity firm CI Capital Partners, announced that it has expanded its presence in South Carolina through its partnership with Todd Schlesinger, MD, and his team at Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston. Founded in 2005, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston provides dermatology and cosmetic services to patients in Charleston, South Carolina, and surrounding communities. The practice has two providers on staff, according to the original deal press release from April 22, 2024. Through its partnerships with dermatologists across 90 locations in 13 states, Epiphany provides general dermatology, skin... Read More »
PE-Backed Legacy Hospice Acquires HomeCare Hospice

PE-Backed Legacy Hospice Acquires HomeCare Hospice

Legacy Hospice, backed by the Chicago-based private equity firm Prairie Capital, announced this week its acquisition of HomeCare Hospice, marking its first deal announcement of 2024. HomeCare Hospice is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services throughout the state of Mississippi. The company operates four locations across the state. Legacy Hospice was established to provide home care for terminally ill patients. The company’s team of nurses, aides, social workers and chaplains work together with the caregiver and patient to develop a patient-centered plan of care that provides symptom management, emotional and spiritual support. The deal expands Legacy’s footprint... Read More »
EyeSouth Partners Adds Community Eye Care Specialists to Network 

EyeSouth Partners Adds Community Eye Care Specialists to Network 

EyeSouth Partners, a portfolio company of Olympus Partners as of 2022, has affiliated with Community Eye Care Specialists (CECS). The addition of CECS will complement EyeSouth’s existing presence in the Western Pennsylvania market. CECS is a comprehensive ophthalmology provider in the Northern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York markets focused on providing high-quality subspecialty care across its five clinics and ambulatory surgery center. According to its website, CECS has six providers on staff. EyeSouth Partners is an eye care services organization in the Southeast. EyeSouth’s affiliate network consists of 38 practices with more than 300 doctors providing medical and surgical... Read More »
Ivy Rehab Continues Expansion in New Jersey with AmeriCare

Ivy Rehab Continues Expansion in New Jersey with AmeriCare

Ivy Rehab, a portfolio company of middle-market private equity firm Waud Capital Partners, has partnered with AmeriCare Physical Therapy in New Jersey. Founded in 2006, AmeriCare Physical Therapy is a provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation in Mountainside, Garwood, Piscataway and Warren, New Jersey. Founded in 2003, Ivy Rehab is a network of outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy and applied behavior analysis clinics throughout the United States. “Partnering with AmeriCare signifies an exciting chapter in our commitment to delivering unparalleled care to the community of New Jersey,” said Jonathan Jean-Pierre, COO of Ivy Rehab. “This... Read More »
Vista Apex Acquired by Behrman Capital 

Vista Apex Acquired by Behrman Capital 

On April 10, Behrman Capital announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire Vista Apex.  Vista Apex manufactures a variety of consumable dental products for preventative oral hygiene, endodontics and restorative dentistry, including RE-GEN™ Bioactive Bulk Fill Composite, a popular bulk fill, dual-cure methacrylate-based material formulated to allow clinicians to fill all classes of restorations without shrinkage. The company was founded in 1997.  Behrman Capital, a private equity firm, has raised more than $3 billion since its formation in 1991. Healthcare services is one of the firm’s three industry focuses. It is based in New York City.  This transaction is... Read More »
Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners Expands to Florida With Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery

Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners Expands to Florida With Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery

Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners announced that it has acquired Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery, expanding its footprint into Florida. Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery is a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery center serving patients in North Florida and South Georgia. According to its website, the practice has six providers on staff. Ascend Plastic Surgery Partners is an Atlanta-based management services organization formed by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners in October 2023. The plastic surgery firm has practices in Alabama, South Carolina, Utah and New Mexico. Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery was advised by Westcove Partners and Advos Legal. Ascend was advised by McDermott Will & Emery... Read More »