New PE partnerships, David Greenwald named president of ACG, and more

Working Together

New PE partnership creates the Fredericksburg Endoscopy Center

PE GI Solutions (PE), along with physicians of Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg and Mary Washington Healthcare, are excited to announce their three-way joint venture partnership and opening of Fredericksburg Endoscopy Center, LLC, in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Fredericksburg Endoscopy Center, LLC, includes 9,000 square feet and four procedure rooms, allowing for the endoscopic ambulatory surgery center to provide a high volume of procedures—an expected 14,000 annually. In addition to the six physicians included in the three-way joint venture, all practicing physicians at Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg will also perform their procedures at the center. The six physicians involved in the partnership to open the center are Chet Pai, DO; Frank DeTrane, MD; Dong Lee, MD; Narayan Dharel, MD; Peter Wong, MD; and Akash Ajmera, MD.

Both the physicians of Gastroenterology Associates of Fredericksburg and Mary Washington Healthcare chose to enter into the three-way joint venture partnership with PE as their strategic corporate partner to leverage their expertise in management services.

“A strategic partnership with these six physicians and Mary Washington Healthcare was carefully executed to ensure the overall goal of providing quality patient care at the ASC level,” says Nicole Romero, VP of Operations at PE GI Solutions. “Through an established trust in the partnership, all three parties bring specific value to the relationship, which has been the driving force and success of opening the Fredericksburg Endoscopy Center.”

As a GI Medicare certified center, the physician owners, Mary Washington Healthcare, and PE are excited to leverage this strategic partnership, with their focus being successful patient outcomes and providing quality GI care to their community.

Knowledge Leader

David Greenwald, MD, will focus on education as president of ACG

PE GI Solutions (PE) congratulates David Greenwald, MD, on his recent appointment as the president of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). Dr. Greenwald is the Director of Clinical Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and is a partnering physician of PE at The Endoscopy Center of New York.

With his appointment as President of the College, Dr. Greenwald will lead the college’s programs that are focused on continuing medical education. He will also use his expertise in GI innovation to advance patient-related skills and advocate for the GI specialty at a national and state level. He will remain committed to fostering connections among ACG members and the GI community.

As a partner to PE, Dr. Greenwald is a coveted physician of PE’s network of GI experts. Through his innovative advancements in the GI industry and notable leadership roles, he remains a sought-after GI physician at The Endoscopy Center of New York.

“PE is proud to partner with Dr. Greenwald,” says Annie Sariego, Market President of PE GI Solutions. “I am certain that Dr. Greenwald will exceed the ACG’s expectations in his recent appointment as the President, and I have no doubt he will continue to break down barriers in advocating for the GI industry.”

The Endoscopy Center of New York partnered with PE GI Solutions to leverage PE’s Center Solutions platform, which allows physicians to focus on quality patient care while PE provides strategic business management expertise along with clinical and operational excellence to improve digestive health outcomes.

To learn more about PE GI Solutions partnerships, visit pegisolutions.com.

Join the Team

New GI opportunities abound at PE-partnered centers

Coming out of the coronavirus pandemic, the GI industry is well-positioned for growth. Nowhere is that clearer than at our partnered centers that are currently expanding, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region. Right now, these PE-partnered centers are looking for new gastroenterologists to join their teams:

Peninsula Gastroenterology Associates in Delmar, Maryland Peninsula Gastroenterology Associates (PAG), a Capital Digestive Care partner, is seeking a full-time gastroenterologist to join their three-physician practice. In operation for more than 40 years, PAG treats patients throughout Southern Delaware and Southern Maryland. They are also affiliated with the Peninsula Endoscopy Center, a two-room, physician-owned and operated ambulatory surgery center.

Philadelphia Gastroenterology Consultants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Gastroenterology Consultants is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterologist to join their fourphysician and four-physician assistant practice. Additionally, a partnership track is available for ownership in an adjoining three-room endoscopy center.

Learn more about these exciting opportunities on page 20, or submit your CV at pegisolutions.com/ physician-recruitment.