Ascend Vision Partners Acquires Elgut Eye Care
Ascend Vision Partners (AVP), a portfolio company of private equity firm Chicago Pacific Founders, announced on March 29 that it acquired Elgut Eye Care for an undisclosed price. The partnership represents AVP’s seventh in Florida and third acquisition of the year. Elgut Eye Care is led by the physician team of Drs. Noel Elgut and Cody Ott. The practice has served patients in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the surrounding area for more than 30 years and offers a full suite of ophthalmic services. Established in 2022, AVP delivers business solutions for eye care professionals, allowing ophthalmologists and optometrists to focus on patient care. The company’s 300 employees provide... Read More »
United Musculoskeletal Partners Acquires Orthopedic Associates
United Musculoskeletal Partners (UMP), a portfolio company of private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, announced on March 28 that it was expanding its Texas presence with the acquisition of Orthopedic Associates (OA). OA was founded in 1976. With locations in Flower Mound and Northlake, Texas, OA provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatment, imaging, physical therapy, bracing, biologics and outpatient procedures. It is run by 11 physicians. UMP was formed in December 2021 by Resurgens Orthopaedics and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. UMP partners with physician-owned orthopedic practices to deliver clinical care... Read More »Dental Care Alliance Acquires Evanston Dental Associates
Dental Care Alliance (DCA), a portfolio company of New York-based private equity group, Harvest Partners, announced its acquisition of Evanston Dental Associates. Evanston Dental Associates serves Evanston, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. It was founded in 1995 and is run by three providers. The office provides comprehensive exams, oral cancer screenings, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, dental implants, children’s dentistry and more. DCA was founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. It is a multi-branded dental support organization with more than 390 affiliated dental offices and more than 900 dentists across 22 states. DCA’s allied practices represent... Read More »
PE Firm Waud Capital Partners Acquires Fusion Healthcare Staffing, Forms Fusion Health
Chicago-based private equity firm Waud Capital Partners has acquired Fusion Healthcare Staffing for an undisclosed price. In connection with the deal, Waud Capital Partners, in partnership with healthcare executives Bales Nelson and Allen Dye, has formed Fusion Health. Fusion Health will offer staffing services to healthcare facilities, providers and health plans, working to help with a variety of episodic clinical resource needs through technology-focused services. Nelson will serve as chief executive officer of Fusion Health and Dye will serve as president. Headquartered in Sandy, Utah, Fusion Healthcare Staffing is a provider of staffing services to hospitals and healthcare providers... Read More »
