Internationally Recognized Urologist, Robotic Surgeon and Researcher Dr. Andrew J. Stephenson Joins Associated Medical Professionals of NY

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is pleased to announce that Andrew J. Stephenson, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS(C) has joined its care team. Specialty trained in urologic oncology and robotics, Dr. Stephenson has vast experience in diagnosing and treating urologic cancers using the latest minimally invasive technologies and more conventional approaches. Dr. Stephenson has performed more than 2,000 robotic urology surgeries in his career.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY is a leading multi-specialty practice spanning 19 locations in Central New York, including ten offices and nine hospitals. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and specialty related services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

Christopher M. Pieczonka, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Corporate Director of Clinical Research of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “A.M.P. is very proud to have Dr. Andrew Stephenson join our practice. We are so excited to welcome a world renown expert and former Director of Urologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic to enhance and elevate the care of our local cancer patients. We look forward to the new skills and expertise that Dr. Stephenson will contribute that will put us on par with National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.”

Dr. Andrew Stephenson said, “I am committed to excellence in patient care, research and innovations in urology. I am excited to join the team at A.M.P. as it provides me an opportunity to deliver innovative, compassionate and high-quality care to patients with complex urological problems, including cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney and testis, BPH and prostate problems, and PSA screening. I am honored to join a team of like-minded and skilled professionals who are aligned in A.M.P.’s goals: to deliver world-class and comprehensive urological care to the people of the Syracuse community and upstate New York.”

“I am passionate about urological problems and the care of my patients. I endeavor to be my best every day for my patients. I have an unwavering commitment to developing and adopting the most effective treatments for my patients and advancing the field for future patients through clinical trials,” said Dr. Stephenson. “The state-of-the-art facilities at A.M.P. will enable me to deliver the most advanced and innovative urological care for my patients. We endeavor to be at the forefront of urological care, offering patients the spectrum of medical and surgical treatment for their urological problems.”

To learn more about Dr. Stephenson and A.M.P. or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.ampofny.com, www.ampofny.com/physicians/andrew-j-stephenson-md/ or call (315) 478-4185.                                                                                                                                                                                             

About Dr. Andrew J. Stephenson

Andrew J. Stephenson, MD, MBA, FACS, FRCS(C) is an internationally recognized urologist, robotic surgeon and researcher. Before joining Associated Medical Professionals of NY, he served as Director of Urologic Oncology at Rush University Medical Center, Director of the Center of Urologic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and a staff member of the Taussig Cancer Institute. His clinical and research focus is on the treatment of patients with cancers of prostate, bladder and testis. He has published over 125 articles in peer-reviewed journals since 2002 on issues related to prostate, bladder and testis cancer, many of which have received international mainstream media attention. He has been invited to speak on these subjects at major international medical conferences.

Dr. Stephenson is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He has received several awards from organizations such as the Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Urologic Oncology. He is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. He received the Urology Teacher of the Year award while at Rush University and Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Stephenson has received grant support for prostate cancer research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. His research focus is on the development of prognostic statistical models called nomograms. These prognostic models provide accurate predictions of treatment outcome for prostate cancer and are widely used for patient counseling. He is on the editorial board for several urology journals, including Urology, and is an ad hoc reviewer for Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Journal of Clinical Oncology and Journal of Urology.

For patients with prostate cancer, Dr. Stephenson performs both nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy using latest state-of-art approaches. The decision to perform either robotic or open prostatectomy is tailored to the specifics of each patient’s cancer and preferences. For patients with bladder cancer, Dr. Stephenson also performs robotic nerve-sparing radical cystectomy and orthotopic urinary diversion (neobladder or Studer) for both men and women. He is highly skilled on minimally invasive robotic approaches for kidney tumors and advanced kidney cancers. For select patients with testicular cancer, Dr. Stephenson performs robotic nerve-sparing lymph node dissection. He also has vast experience in minimally invasive treatments for BPH and voiding dysfunction. He has also been a pioneer in the development of biomarkers and image-guided diagnostic approaches for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of New York (A.M.P.) is a multi-specialty medical practice based in Syracuse serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest multi-specialty groups of its kind in the area that strives to provide quality care at each of its ten offices and nine hospital locations. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of services, including advanced urological care, robotic surgery, cancer care, radiation oncology, pathology, lithotripsy, imaging and clinical research. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital. For more information, visit www.ampofny.com and www.us-uro.com.

U.S. Urology Partners Announces Partnership with Greater Boston Urology

NMS Capital portfolio company U.S. Urology Partners is pleased to announce that Greater Boston Urology (GBU) has joined its national network of affiliate urology practices. U.S. Urology Partners’ network now encompasses over 150 providers operating throughout over 60 clinical locations in five states.

Greater Boston Urology is a market-leading, multi-specialty urology practice serving Boston and the surrounding regions. Operating throughout Massachusetts via a provider base of over 20 physicians and 10 Advanced Practice providers, Greater Boston Urology is the largest urology group within the state of Massachusetts and maintains a longstanding history and track record of premier patient care and outcomes, a combination which in turn affords GBU its market leadership position.

The affiliation marks U.S. Urology Partners’ fifth partnership of significant scale since partnering with NMS and expands the broader platform’s geographic footprint into a fifth state. In addition, the transaction further cements U.S. Urology Partners’ leadership position as one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urological care and other specialty services. U.S. Urology Partners is led and supported by a premier, purpose-built executive management team with deep experience and expertise building and growing multi-site healthcare services platforms.

Corina Tracy, CEO of U.S. Urology Partners, commented, “U.S. Urology Partners maintains a track record of partnering with premier, market-leading integrated urology practices of significant scale. As such, our transaction with Greater Boston Urology fits these criteria perfectly and represents a seamless continuation of our past strategies. As we continue to grow and expand as a platform, the team and I at U.S. Urology Partners remain excited and enthusiastic by the prospects for future growth and efficiency made available to us. We look forward to welcoming Greater Boston Urology to the U.S. Urology Partners family and executing upon our common goals and aims together.”

Dr. Michael Curran, Greater Boston Urology President, noted, “We are thrilled to be joining forces with U.S. Urology Partners and are excited by the prospects of aligning with a leading, national platform within the urology market. Our choice to partner with U.S. Urology Partners was fueled by our shared commitment to patient outcomes and vision for growth, and we look forward to executing upon our next chapter of success together.”

Luis Gonzalez, Senior Partner at NMS Capital, said, “U.S. Urology Partners’ partnership with Greater Boston Urology marks the fifth of significant scale since we partnered together to form a best-in-class urological platform. Throughout that time, U.S. Urology Partners has grown to represent one of the largest integrated urology practices in the country driven by a combination of organic and acquisition-centric strategies.”

McDermott Will & Emery provided legal advice to U.S. Urology Partners and NMS. Financing for the transaction was provided by Twin Brook Capital Partners and Crescent Capital. Stifel Nicolaus & Company served as financial advisor and Katten Muchin Rosenman provided legal advice to Greater Boston Urology.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and other specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced treatment options for prostate and bladder cancer, and other ancillary services. The practice consists of over 150 providers across a network of over 60 locations throughout Ohio, New York, Florida, Indiana and Massachusetts including two ambulatory surgery centers as well as a state-of-the-art robotic surgery function. For additional information on U.S. Urology Partners, please visit our website at www.us-uro.com.

About NMS Capital

Founded in 2010, NMS Capital is an experienced private equity firm managing assets in excess of $1.4 billion. Since inception, NMS has partnered with management teams in over 100 investments and follow-on acquisitions across defined investment themes within the Business Services and Healthcare Services industries. The firm’s principal strategy is to create long-term value by providing strategic and operational resources to growth-oriented companies led by founders or experienced management teams. NMS has successfully built industry leading lower middle market companies in defensible and scalable end markets by accelerating organic and acquisition-driven growth. For additional information on NMS, please visit the firm’s website at www.nms-capital.com.

Dr. Po N. Lam Performs Leading-Edge Robotic Surgery with Associated Medical Professionals of NY, an Affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners

Dr. Po N. Lam, a nationally recognized urologist and robotic surgeon with Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.), is working to provide residents of Syracuse and the surrounding Central New York region access to the next generation of robotic surgery.

The introduction of robotically assisted surgery revolutionized the ability of physicians to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures, replacing the use of open surgery that requires a large incision with multiple small access points. Long-handled tools and a camera controlled remotely by the physician are inserted through these access points to perform the medical procedure.

Dr. Lam is the only surgeon in the area who has been specially trained in the technique to use the innovative da Vinci SP (Single Port) system for prostatectomy and other urological procedures. The new SP system only requires one small incision compared to previous robotic surgeries that require 4 to 7 incisions. The system includes multi-jointed, flexible instruments and fully wristed 3D camera. The instruments and the camera emerge through a single access hole and provide 360 degrees of anatomical access.

“Through my work with the new da Vinci SP, I’ve seen numerous benefits with this leading-edge technology that is now available to patients close to home in Central New York. This technology gives the surgeon much more freedom of movement and ability to see the anatomy compared to the old system,” said Po N. Lam, M.D., of Associated Medical Professionals of NY.

“One of the major advantages of the single port surgical technique is reducing the amount of pain during and after robotic surgery. This helps reduce the need for narcotics, which in turn greatly reduces the abuse and potential addiction to narcotics,” Dr. Lam explains.

“Patients are also able to leave the hospital sooner and recover faster in the comfort of their homes,” Dr. Lam continued. “With the strain on staffing at all levels, this is helpful to the patient as well as the hospital. Single port with less incisions offers many benefits to the patient, and I’m pleased to bring those advantages to the Central New York region.”

Other potential benefits of robotic surgery for patients include lower risk of infection or complications, less blood loss, less scarring and faster return to normal activities.

Dr. Lam has performed thousands of robotic procedures in Central New York in the past 16 years. He is certified in da Vinci robotic surgery and serves as a proctor for Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Dr. Lam specializes in advanced robotic surgery in the areas of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and difficult kidney stones. Dr. Lam is one of the top performing robotic surgeons in the Central New York region.

A podcast of Dr. Lam discussing the robotic surgery he performed at Crouse Health is available here.

 

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is a multi-specialty medical practice based in Syracuse, New York, serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest multi-specialty groups of its kind in the area that strives to provide quality care at each of its ten offices and nine hospital locations. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of ancillary services, including radiation oncology, pathology, lithotripsy, imaging and clinical research. A.M.P.’s provider base consists of more than 30 physicians and numerous clinical support staff practicing in 19 locations. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners. For more information, visit www.ampofny.com and www.us-uro.com.

 

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical and robotic procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 50 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Central Ohio Urology Group, Florida Urology Center and Urology of Indiana. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit www.us-uro.com.

Renowned Prostate Cancer Robotic Surgeon and Urologist Dr. John K. Burgers Joins Florida Urology Center, an Affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners

Florida Urology Center today announced that John K. Burgers, MD, has joined the practice, bringing three decades of leadership and innovation in advanced robotic surgery and general urologic care to the region. Florida Urology Center is a full-service specialty group providing comprehensive services in five locations throughout Florida, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast. Florida Urology Center is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the nation’s leading providers of urological services.

An internationally recognized urologist and surgeon, Dr. Burgers has been practicing urology for 30 years and has more than 18 years of robotic surgery experience. He has performed more than 10,000 radical prostatectomies for prostate cancer patients, with excellent results. Dr. Burgers completed his Medical School, Internship and Residency at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. There he trained under the world-famous Dr. Patrick Walsh, the pioneer of the nerve sparing radical prostatectomy. He spent five years as an assistant professor at The James Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio, where he trained many urology residents and published numerous research articles.

Dr. Greg A. Parr of Florida Urology Center stated, “We are honored to welcome Dr. John Burgers to our care team at Florida Urology Center. In addition to his background in general urology, we are excited about Dr. Burgers’ expertise in leading edge cancer care and robotic surgery for prostate cancer patients. Dr. Burgers will support Florida Urology Center in continuing to provide the most advanced, effective treatments for prostate cancer patients in the communities we serve.“

Dr. John K. Burgers said, “I am thrilled about the opportunity to be joining such a premier urology group as Florida Urology Center, which sets the standard of care in the region. I am impressed with the highly skilled care team at Florida Urology Center and their focus on providing utmost quality patient care in a compassionate, heartwarming environment where I can continue to progress and contribute in my career.”

Dr. Burgers is consistently ranked 5 out of 5 stars by his patients and has received the Top Doctor award in Columbus, Ohio, multiple times. Dr. Burgers comes to Florida Urology Center from Central Ohio Urology Group, a leading urology practice in the Midwest that is also an affiliate practice of U.S. Urology Partners. Dr. Burgers has had a second home in Palm Coast, Florida, for more than 12 years and is an avid golfer with a membership at the Hammock Beach Resort. He and his family love the area and are delighted to bring his expertise to the northeast coast of Florida.

Consultations with Dr. Burgers are currently being scheduled for the Florida Urology Center offices in Palm Coast and Ormond Beach. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Burgers or to refer a patient, please visit www.floridaurology.com or call (386) 673-5100.

About Florida Urology Center

Established in 1992, Florida Urology Center has five convenient locations throughout Florida, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast. Florida Urology Center is committed to providing quality healthcare to its patients through education, training, clinical research and support. The practice is dedicated to improving the lives of its patients by offering the most current diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives available. Facilities are equipped with the latest state-of-the art technology to provide the safest and most comprehensive care. Most of the surgeries are performed in Florida Urology Center’s outpatient surgery center licensed by the state of Florida and certified by Medicare. For more information about Florida Urology Center, please visit www.floridaurology.com.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical and robotic procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 50 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit www.us-uro.com.

U.S. Urology Partners First in Region to Provide Minimally Invasive Aquablation Procedure for Enlarged Prostate at Central Ohio Urology Group

Half of all men over the age of 50 struggle with a decreased quality of life due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. At Central Ohio Urology Group, an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, an innovative, minimally invasive procedure called Aquablation is changing that for patients. Dr. Scott D. Barkin of Central Ohio Urology Group is one of the most experienced Aquablation experts in Ohio and surrounding states, and has performed the procedure for more than 100 patients.

BPH is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate has grown to be larger than normal. One in two men between the ages of 51 and 60 have BPH, and the incidence increases each decade of life such that by age 80, 90% of men will have BPH.* If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health problems, including irreversible bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones, UTIs and incontinence, as well as inability or difficulty urinating, or urinating often.

Aquablation therapy combines real-time, multi-dimensional imaging, automated robotic technology and heat-free waterjet ablation for targeted, controlled and immediate removal of prostate tissue. Because there isn’t heat involved with the treatment, Aquablation has less effect on the structures around the prostate, helping to preserve sexual function in most patients.

“Improved quality of life is the key benefit for our BPH patients,” says Dr. Scott D. Barkin of Central Ohio Urology Group, an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners. “Typically, our patients are seeking better urination by removing an existing indwelling catheter, eliminating their prostate medication or achieving a better night’s sleep with fewer trips to the restroom. When compared with similar treatments for BPH, Aquablation tries to spare the men’s ejaculatory function, removes more prostate tissue in a shorter time and therefore requires less anesthesia, and is only one of a few treatments designed for large prostates.”

Aquablation therapy, like similar therapies for large prostates, is performed in a hospital and is done under anesthesia. The procedure typically takes around 60 to 90 minutes (less for smaller prostates; more for larger prostates) and may involve an overnight stay depending on the size of the prostate. No incision is necessary, as the prostate is reached through the urethra.

Other BPH surgical treatments often force men to compromise between symptom relief and side effects. Patients choosing a high degree of symptom relief face possible complications such as incontinence, erectile dysfunction or ejaculatory dysfunction.

Central Ohio Urology Group physicians performing Aquablation therapy include Dr. Scott D. Barkin, Dr. William E. Bloch and Dr. Adam C. Weiser. To discuss treatment options for BPH, contact the group at 614.396.2684.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical and robotic procedures, advanced cancer treatment  and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 50 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit www.us-uro.com.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY Adds Robert Creaven as Chief Operating Officer

Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) is pleased to announce that Robert Creaven has been named Chief Operating Officer. A seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience with physician organizations, Creaven will manage operations of A.M.P.’s growing clinical network in the Central New York region.

Associated Medical Professionals of NY is a leading multi-specialty practice spanning 19 locations in Central New York, including ten offices and nine hospitals. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and specialty related services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

Angelo R. DeRosalia, M.D., Chairman and CEO of Associated Medical Professionals of NY, and President and Board Member of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “We are excited to have Robert Creaven join the team at A.M.P. and U.S. Urology Partners.  Robert brings a wealth of real-world experience and success to the organization, which will undoubtedly translate to achieving our goals and aspirations.”

Robert Creaven, Chief Operating Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY, stated, “I am honored to join Associated Medical Professionals of NY and impressed with the highly skilled physician leaders and their care teams, who are focused on delivering the best care to patients first and foremost. After working with physician organizations in the region my entire career, it’s clear to me the innovation and improved access to medical care that A.M.P. provides to communities in Central New York. A.M.P. enables patients to receive comprehensive, advanced care close to home.”

“By working with Associated Medical Professionals of NY and U.S. Urology Partners, I look forward to not only expanding medical services locally, but being part of a best-in-class integrated healthcare platform recognized for delivering effective, efficient and innovative care in communities across the country,” added Creaven. “I am excited to further develop and grow the A.M.P. practice, from general medical and urological services, to advances in cancer care, radiation oncology, clinical research, ambulatory surgery, robotics and more.”

Robert Creaven has more than two decades of experience finding innovative ways to expand services and improve access to care for physician organizations. He is well-versed in managing multi-site operations, negotiating high-level contracts and building lasting relationships with vendors, clients and partners.

Creaven previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Adjuvant Health, an MSO created by Allied Physicians Group, and one of the largest private medical partnerships in the New York metropolitan area comprised of more than 150 physicians in 34 locations. His background includes serving as Director of Business Development for practice management provider NAPA Management Services, as well as Director of New Business Development and Operations for Nassau Radiologic Group, offering diagnostic radiology, women’s imaging and radiation oncology through 18 diagnostic and therapeutic offices. Early in his career, Creaven supervised client accounts for Tritech Healthcare Management, providing billing services for more than 40 hospitals and other healthcare entities.

Creaven is a graduate of Long Island University, where he received his Master of Science in Public/Health Administration and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration. He also attended SUNY Farmingdale, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. Creaven received a Six Sigma Healthcare Black Belt from Villanova University. He is designated by the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) as a Certified Medical Practice Executive.

To learn more about Associated Medical Professionals of NY or to schedule an appointment with the A.M.P. care team, please visit www.ampofny.com or call (315) 714-2559.

About Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.)

Associated Medical Professionals of New York (A.M.P.) is a multi-specialty medical practice based in Syracuse, New York, serving the Central New York region. Established in 2008, A.M.P. has grown to become one of the largest multi-specialty groups of its kind in the area that strives to provide quality care at each of its ten offices and nine hospital locations. As a pivotal point of care in each community, A.M.P. is able to provide continuity of care for a vast population of patients. A.M.P. maintains a robust suite of ancillary services, including radiation oncology, pathology, lithotripsy, imaging and clinical research. A.M.P.’s provider base consists of more than 30 physicians and numerous clinical support staff practicing in 19 locations. A.M.P. is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital. For more information, visit www.ampofny.com and www.us-uro.com.

Female Pelvic Health Expert Renee M. Caputo, M.D., Joins Central Ohio Urology Group

Central Ohio Urology Group is pleased to announce that Renee M. Caputo, M.D., has joined its care team. Dr. Caputo is a gynecologist by training and has been a full-service female pelvic health specialist in the Columbus area for three decades. Central Ohio Urology Group is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital.

With a clinical network of 15 offices in the region, Central Ohio Urology Group is a leading provider of comprehensive urological services, including general urology, men’s health, women’s health, cancer care, advanced cancer treatment and radiation oncology. Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center is one of the first ambulatory surgery centers in the country to offer urologic robotic surgery.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, the parent company of Central Ohio Urology Group, stated, “We are honored to welcome such a highly respected physician as Dr. Renee Caputo to the care team at Central Ohio Urology Group. Dr. Caputo’s years of experience and fellowship training in urogynecology and female pelvic medicine further expand our level of care and innovative treatments for women with pelvic health issues. Dr. Caputo will help us deliver our mission of providing an individualized, high-quality and compassionate experience for every person we are honored to serve.”

Born and raised in Ohio, Dr. Caputo has extensive experience in pelvic health and treats female (biologic) patients. She attended a 6-year combined BS/MD program at Kent State University and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (now called NEOMED). Dr. Caputo completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Pittsburgh/Magee Women’s Hospital and then went on to complete a fellowship in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine at Methodist Hospital of Indiana in Indianapolis.

Dr. Caputo serves female patients with pelvic health issues, including urinary and fecal incontinence, urinary and defecatory voiding dysfunction, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction including pain, painful bladder syndrome, vulvar pain and skin disorders, dyspareunia and overactive bladder.

Dr. Caputo stated, “I am excited to join Central Ohio Urology Group’s dedicated, highly skilled care team. The Central Ohio Urology Group facilities that I will work from will seamlessly support my 30 year old practice and enable me to continue providing the high quality that I strive to achieve.”

“Patient care for me is simple: take the time to listen to the patient’s concerns and individualize care to address those concerns in the most efficient, least invasive and least costly way possible,” said Dr. Caputo. “I believe that every woman with pelvic floor dysfunction is entitled to a comfortable and professional healthcare encounter that will improve her quality of life, educate her and thus empower her to maintain pelvic floor health throughout her lifetime.”

“Patients appreciate the time I take with them, the fact that I listen to them and take their concerns seriously, that I involve them in the decision making, that their concerns are addressed in a timely manner and that if I can’t address their concern(s) personally, I will find them the person/service that can. More concisely, I believe that patients consider me to be their advocate,” added Dr. Caputo.

To learn more about Dr. Renee Caputo or to schedule an appointment with the Central Ohio Urology Group care team, please visit www.centralohiourology.com or call (614) 396-2684.

Colin P. Ryan, M.D., Joins Central Ohio Urology Group

Colin P. Ryan, M.D., has joined the care team of Central Ohio Urology Group, one of the nation’s leading providers of comprehensive urological services with a network of 15 offices in the region.

Central Ohio Urology Group offers more than 50 specialties and subspecialties within general urology, men’s health, women’s health, cancer care, advanced cancer treatment and radiation oncology. Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center is one of the first urological ambulatory surgery centers in the country to provide robotic surgery.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, the parent company of Central Ohio Urology Group, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Colin Ryan to the care team at Central Ohio Urology Group. Dr. Ryan’s approach mirrors our core purpose to provide an individualized, high-quality and compassionate patient experience for every person we are honored to serve. Dr. Ryan will help us continue to offer the most advanced treatments for patients with issues such as overactive bladder, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and recurrent urinary tract infections, and further strengthen Central Ohio Urology Group as a hub of multidisciplinary care for complex pelvic medicine disorders.”

Born and raised just outside of Cleveland, Dr. Ryan developed his interest in medicine as a high school biology student. He attended Georgetown University where he studied Human Science. He received his medical doctorate degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Ryan completed his Urology Residency and General Surgery internship at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital where he developed his interest in General and Female Urology.

Dr. Ryan said, “I feel at home with the staff at Central Ohio Urology Group, who I know work hard to ensure the best care for patients. Completing residency on the East Coast broadened my worldview and exposed me to the underserved population that is pelvic medicine patients. Treatment of pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence is rapidly evolving, and Central Ohio Urology Group provides me with state-of-the-art technologies and support staff to bring these innovative technologies to patients in the region.”

“Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and other pelvic medicine conditions affecting urination are suffered with silently by both men and women. I strive to educate my patients and provide them with treatments that can improve not only the condition, but also their quality of life. There is no one-size-fits-all therapy for most chronic urinary disorders, which makes listening to my patients and incorporating their goals into my therapies the cornerstone of how I practice medicine,” said Dr. Ryan.

Dr. Ryan added, “Listening to my patients’ concerns to make a patient-centered treatment plan is my key to providing quality care. I strive to explain medical conditions and their treatments in ways that my patients can understand and discuss with their loved ones. Utilizing both medical therapy and procedures ranging from minimally invasive to open surgery offers me the latitude to provide necessary therapy in a patient’s best interest.”

To learn more about Dr. Colin P. Ryan or to schedule an appointment with the Central Ohio Urology Group care team, please visit www.centralohiourology.com or call (614) 396-2684.

About Central Ohio Urology Group

Central Ohio Urology Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of urological services with a network of 15 offices in the region. Headquartered just outside of Columbus in Gahanna, Ohio, Central Ohio Urology Group provides comprehensive services, including general urology, men’s health, women’s health, cancer care, advanced cancer treatment and radiation oncology. Facilities in the Columbus area include an Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic, as well as the state-of-the-art Central Ohio Urology Surgery Center that is one of the first ambulatory surgery centers in the country to offer roboticsurgery. Central Ohio Urology Group’s experienced care team provides more than 50 urological specialties and subspecialties. Central Ohio Urology Group is an affiliate of U.S. Urology Partners, one of the largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services in the nation, which is backed by NMS Capital. For more information, visit www.centralohiourology.com and www.us-uro.com.

Kerry Massey Joins U.S. Urology Partners as Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Urology Partners today announced that Kerry D. Massey, CPA, a results-driven financial leader with nearly three decades of experience, has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services.

The rapidly growing U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners partnered with NMS Capital in 2018 to support urology practices in communities across the country.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “We are excited to welcome Kerry Massey as Chief Financial Officer of U.S. Urology Partners. Kerry’s years of experience leading multi-location healthcare organizations will be a tremendous asset to U.S. Urology Partners’ growing network. His expertise will help us deliver on our core purpose of providing the highest level of urological care to every person we are honored to serve and fulfill our ambition of uniting high-performing, growth-oriented physician practices to provide the most effective, efficient and innovative urologic care to the people in  the many communities that we serve.”

Kerry D. Massey, CPA, Chief Financial Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “I am honored to join U.S. Urology Partners and impressed with the team’s commitment to provide high-quality healthcare services with compassion and care. U.S. Urology Partners supports physician leaders and their care teams with the business aspects of their practices, enabling them to focus on patient care and driving optimal outcomes. I look forward to further developing and scaling U.S. Urology Partners to improve access to essential urological services, while setting the standard of care in communities across the country.”

About Kerry D. Massey, CPA

Kerry D. Massey, CPA, is a financial leader with nearly three decades of professional experience and more than 10 years in senior leadership roles in healthcare finance. He has extensive expertise and success in driving organizational growth and positive change through strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, reorganization and process improvement. Massey’s background encompasses private equity and SEC companies as well as oversight of multi-locations/business units.

Prior to joining U.S. Urology Partners as Chief Financial Officer, Massey was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Diversicare, a post-acute and long-term care provider with 61 skilled nursing centers across eight states. He previously served as Vice President and Corporate Controller for a private equity backed healthcare provider with 155 clinical locations in 31 states, as well as 3M, which formerly was M*Modal, MedQuist and Spheris, a global outsourced healthcare technology solutions provider.

A big four public accounting alum, Massey spent the early portion of his career with Arthur Andersen LLP and Ernst & Young LLP in addition to a period with KraftCPAs PLLC, a Tennessee based certified public accounting firm. Massey received his BBA in Finance from the University of Memphis and also completed graduate level courses in Accounting on his path to becoming a certified public accountant licensed in Tennessee.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including affiliate practices Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Florida Urology Center. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit www.us-uro.com.

Florida Urology Center Joins Forces with U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners announced today its strategic partnership with Florida Urology Center, a full-service specialty group which has set the standard of care in the region for three decades. Florida Urology Center provides comprehensive services in five locations throughout Florida, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast.

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urological and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The rapidly growing U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners partnered with NMS Capital in 2018 to support urology practices in communities across the country.

Corina Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Urology Partners, stated, “We are honored to welcome Florida Urology Center, which is well-known for its quality care and advanced technology, including a state-of-the-art surgery center. The addition of Florida Urology Center expands our multi-regional clinical network, which now spans the East Coast and the Midwest. Through collaboration among our partner practices, we are able to make an even greater impact on delivering the highest level of urological care in the communities we serve.”

Greg A. Parr, M.D., of Florida Urology Center stated, “We are pleased to join U.S. Urology Partners and share a common dedication to providing the highest quality of comprehensive urological care. Our partnership with U.S. Urology Partners will enable us to continue improving the lives of patients by offering the most current diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives available in the region and investing in the latest technologies. Through the support provided by U.S. Urology Partners to our growing practice, the Florida Urology Center care team can remain focused on our most important priority—our patients.”

U.S. Urology Partners assists urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources. The practices benefit from U.S. Urology Partners’ substantial investment in people, technology and services to better address patient and employee needs in the communities they serve, while being well positioned for continued growth.

About U.S. Urology Partners

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment and other ancillary services. The U.S. Urology Partners clinical network consists of more than 40 locations throughout the East Coast and Midwest. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices with an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, and is backed by NMS Capital. The U.S. Urology Partners corporate office is in Nolensville, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. For additional information about U.S. Urology Partners, please visit www.us-uro.com.

 About Florida Urology Center

Established in 1992, Florida Urology Center has five convenient locations throughout Florida, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach and Palm Coast. Florida Urology Center is committed to providing quality healthcare to its patients through education, training, clinical research, and support. The practice is dedicated to improving the lives of its patients by offering the most current diagnostic and therapeutic alternatives available. Facilities are equipped with the latest state-of-the art technology to provide the safest and most comprehensive care. Most of the surgeries are performed in Florida Urology Center’s outpatient surgery center licensed by the state of Florida and certified by Medicare. For more information about Florida Urology Center, please visit www.floridaurology.com.