# Physician Growth Partners

> Physician Growth Partners (PGP) is a healthcare-focused investment bank providing M&A advisory, majority recapitalization, and full-company sale services exclusively to physician groups, healthcare services companies, and founder-owned practices. With 90+ transactions since 2019, PGP is one of the most active healthcare transaction advisory firms in the United States.

## Sitemaps

- [XML sitemap](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/sitemaps.xml): Contains all public/indexable URLs for this website.

## About PGP

- [About PGP Healthcare](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/about-pgp-healthcare/): Firm overview, mission, and the senior-led approach to healthcare investment banking.
- [Who We Are](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/who-we-are/): The PGP story, values, and commitment to healthcare founders and operators.
- [Meet the Team](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/meet-the-team/): Senior bankers and advisory team members with deep healthcare transaction expertise.
- [Career](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/career/): Open roles and opportunities to join the PGP team.

## Healthcare Sectors

PGP provides transaction advisory across five core healthcare verticals:

- [Physician Services](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/sector/physician-services/): Advisory for founder-owned and sponsor-backed physician platforms across multiple specialties, including majority recapitalizations, growth equity investments, and full sales for multi-site specialty practices, MSOs, and IPAs.
- [Dental Services](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/sector/dental-services/): Transaction advisory for dental groups, DSOs, specialty practices, and dental platforms across general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and endodontics.
- [Outpatient & Ancillary Services](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/sector/outpatient-ancillary/): M&A advisory for ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, laboratory services, urgent care platforms, and physical therapy groups.
- [Behavioral Health](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/sector/behavioral-post-acute/): Advisory for behavioral health, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, eating disorder treatment, home health, hospice, and post-acute care businesses, including ABA and private duty nursing.
- [Outsourced and Support Services](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/sector/support-tech-enabled/): Advisory for healthcare support organizations, revenue cycle management companies, and tech-enabled service providers serving hospitals, physician groups, and payors.

## Leadership

- [Michael Kroin](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/teams/michael-kroin-2/): Founder and Managing Partner. Leads transaction execution across healthcare services M&A, recapitalizations, and strategic partnerships; has completed 90+ transactions since founding PGP.
- [Robert Aprill](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/teams/robert-aprill/): Partner, advising healthcare business owners on sell-side mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations, and strategic partnerships.
- [John M. Tiedmann, Jr.](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/teams/john-m-tiedmann-jr-managing-partner-healthcare-investment-banking/): Managing Director, leading transaction execution across a broad range of healthcare services sectors.
- [Thomas M. Cunningham](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/teams/thomas-cunningham/): Director of Business Development, joined PGP in 2023 with 20+ years in strategic business development and data-driven growth.

See the [full team directory](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/meet-the-team/) for all bankers and advisors.

## Market Intelligence & Insights

- [Insight Hub](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/insight-hub/): Healthcare M&A insights, market updates, valuation trends, and transaction activity analysis.
- [M&A Market Intelligence Report 2025-2026](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/ma-market-intelligence-report-the-pgp-perspective-2025-2026/): Comprehensive analysis of healthcare M&A trends, buyer activity, and valuation dynamics.

### Recent Insights

- [Healthcare Private Equity 2025](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/healthcare-private-equity-2025/)
- [The Missing Piece in Your Practice Sale: How Using an Investment Banker Can Make the Difference](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/john-tiedmann-discusses-the-value-of-hiring-investment-bankers/): Host Ericka Adler is joined by John Tiedmann from Physician Growth Partners to discuss the role investment bankers play in helping physicians to not only to find the best buyer, but to navigate the many steps on the way to a successful sale of a practice. John discusses the state of the physician practice market
- [On the Move: July 2026 Hires and Promotions - Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Covers Steve Grassa Joining PGP](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/acg-covers-steve-grassa-joining-pgp/): The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) covers the story on Steve Grassa joining PGP, as Managing Director. PGP Managing Partner commented on Steve joining the leading healthcare investment banking firm: “Steven is an exceptionally accomplished healthcare services dealmaker, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to PGP,” said Michael Kroin, Managing Partner of PGP. “His decision
- [Key Considerations When Selling to Private Equity: PGP's Michael Kroin Joins Neal Goldstein on Group Practice Podcast](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/michael-kroin-discusses-key-considerations-when-selling-to-private-equity/): Selling your medical practice is the biggest financial decision of your life, but going into negotiations without an expert is a massive mistake. PGP’s Michael Kroin was recently a guest on Neal Goldstein’s podcast, Goldstein Group Practice, to discuss Key Considerations for Practice Owners Considering Private Equity Investment. What you will learn:● Why relying only
- [What Ophthalmology Owners Should Know Before They Sell: PGP Founder Michael Kroin Offers Insights on the Ophthalmology Experience Podcast](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/what-ophthalmology-owners-should-know-before-they-sell/): Michael Kroin joined Guido Piquet to break down what ophthalmology leaders should know before exploring private equity. Michael shares how practice owners can evaluate whether a deal is the right fit, what drives valuation, and why culture, staff impact, and long term alignment matter just as much as the financial outcome. If you want to
- [Private Equity's New Face: The Reshaping of Aesthetic Medicine](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/private-equitys-new-face-the-reshaping-of-aesthetic-medicine/): Click here to read the full article, where Hughes Report examines the growing impact of the aesthetics medicine market and how PGP advised the partnership of Fort Worth Plastic Surgery and DermCare Management, backed by Hildred Capital Management. The article also touches on insights: Are you a journalist or editor covering trends in Healthcare Services
- [The Era of Physician Practice Consolidation, With Ezra Simons](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/era-of-physician-practice-consolidation/): Click here to listen to the full episode, where Ezra and Geoffrey discuss: Are you a podcast host covering trends in Healthcare Services M&A or Growth Strategies? Reach out to have a team member on your show!  contact@physiciangrowthpartners.com Are you a physician or executive of a medical practice wondering if private equity is worth exploring?
- [New Exit Opportunities in Provider Services M&A, with PGP CEO Michael Kroin](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/new-exit-opportunities-in-provider-services/): Click here to listen to the full episode, where Michael and Geoffrey discuss: Are you a podcast host covering trends in Healthcare Services M&A or Growth Strategies? Reach out to have a team member on your show!  contact@physiciangrowthpartners.com Are you a physician or executive of a medical practice wondering if private equity is worth exploring?


### Recent Market Updates

- [2026 Pain Management M&A Market Update: Private Equity Interest Remains Strong for High-Quality Assets](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/market-update/pain-management-ma-market-intelligence-report-2026-2027/)
- [2026 Pediatrics M&A Market Update: Why Pediatric Groups Are Exploring the Market](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/market-update/2026-pediatrics-market-update/): Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Pediatrics Practice? The primary care pediatrics sector has undergone a notable transformation in the eyes of institutional investors over the last several years, and the number of active acquirors has grown faster than most other physician practice specialties. If
- [2026 Dental Services M&A Market Update: Valuations, Buyers, and Transaction Trends](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/market-update/2026-dental-market-update/): (PGP) Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Dental Practice? The dental M&A market continues to see steady deal activity as private equity-backed groups execute buy-and-build strategies. Alongside a solid deal pipeline and proven integration track record, organic growth has emerged as a critical attribute for
- [2026 Orthopedic M&A Market Update: Why Large Orthopedic Practices Are Exploring Strategic Transactions](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/market-update/2026-orthopedics-market-update/): Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Orthopedic Practice? The U.S. orthopedic market has cemented itself as one of the most promising sectors in physician services consolidation. Driven by an aging population, rising procedural volumes, the accelerating shift to outpatient settings, and a highly fragmented practice
- [2026 Women's Health M&A Market Update: Valuations, Buyers & Market Trends](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/market-update/2026-womens-health-market-update/): Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Women’s Health Practice? Women’s health has become a strategically sought-after sector in physician practice M&A. The combination of a proven multi-platform consolidation history, a widening national OB/GYN access crisis, and an expanding clinical scope that now reaches across a


### Recent White Papers

- [Selling Your Medical Practice and Real Estate](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/white-paper/selling-your-medical-practice-and-real-estate/)
- [State of Longevity & Wellness Private Equity](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/white-paper/2026-longevity-wellness-private-equity/): Introduction Private equity interest in longevity and wellness accelerated in 2024–2025, driven by demographic shifts, widening healthspan gaps, and increasing consumer demand for preventive care. Several investment research reports highlight a widening gap between lifespan and healthspan, now estimated at roughly a decade in developed markets (Oppenheimer & Co., 2025). This interest is further driven
- [State of Ambulatory Surgery Center Consolidation](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/white-paper/state-of-asc-mergers-acquisitions/): Introduction Ambulatory Surgery Centers remain one of the strongest corners of healthcare services M&A. Investment has compounded over the last decade as payers, providers, and patients push procedures to lower-cost outpatient settings. With CMS continuing to expand ASC-eligible procedures and implementing steady reimbursement rate increases, we expect continued consolidation and platform expansion in the surgery
- [State of Women's Health Private Equity](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/white-paper/state-of-womens-health-private-equity-q1-2025/): Introduction The women’s health practice management space has been consolidating since 2013, when Unified Women’s Health was formed by private equity firm Ares Management. Over the past decade, seven additional platforms have emerged, with the most recent being Nova Women’s Health Partners (Webster Equity Partners). Physician Growth Partners (PGP) served as the exclusive advisor to
- [State of Eye Care Private Equity](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/white-paper/state-of-eye-care-private-equity-q1-2025/): Introduction Since peaking in 2022, healthcare private equity transactions in eye care exhibited a slowdown in 2023, attributed to a rise in interest rates, an economic downturn and other macroeconomic pressures. Several private equity backed eye care platforms have turned their attention to organic growth and creating efficiencies across their footprint in order to service


## Transactions

- [Transactions Portfolio](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions/): Portfolio of 90+ closed healthcare transactions including majority recapitalizations, mergers, and full-company sales.

### Recent Transactions

- [Multi-Specialty, Outpatient Surgery Center in the Midwest](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions_post/multi-specialty-outpatient-surgery-center-in-the-midwest/): Transaction Closed: August 2026 Specialty: Ambulatory Surgery Center Mandate: Sell-Side Healthcare Investment Banking Role: PGP is pleased to have advised a multi-specialty…
- [Midwest Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions_post/pgp-advises-midwest-orthopedic-surgery-center-in-transaction/): Transaction Closed: August 2026 Specialty: Ambulatory Surgery Center Mandate: Sell-Side Healthcare Investment Banking Role: PGP is pleased to have advised an Orthopedic…
- [Midwest Cardiology Group](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions_post/pgp-advises-midwest-cardiology-group/): Transaction Closed: August 2026 Specialty: Cardiology Mandate: Sell-Side Healthcare Investment Banking Role: PGP is pleased to have advised a Midwest Cardiology group…
- [Golden Gate Urology](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions_post/pgp-advises-golden-gate-urology/): Transaction Closed: July 2026 Specialty: Urology Mandate: Sell-Side Healthcare Investment Banking Role: PGP Advised Golden Gate Urology in its Partnership with Unio…
- [Glow Aesthetics Medical Spa](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions_post/pgp-advises-glow-aesthetics/): Transaction Closed: April 2026 Specialty: Medspa / Aesthetics Mandate: Sell-Side Healthcare Investment Banking Role: PGP Advised Glow Aesthetics in its Partnership with…
- [Acadia Women's Health & Cosmetic Surgery Center](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/transactions_post/pgp-advises-acadia-womens-health/): Transaction Closed: April 2026 Specialty: Women's Health + Cosmetic Surgery Mandate: Sell-Side Healthcare Investment Banking Role: PGP Advised Acadia Women's Health in…


## Client Perspectives

- [Client Stories](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/client-stories/): Testimonials and case studies from physicians and founders who partnered with PGP.

### Recent Testimonials

- [Dr. Mark Hockenberry](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/testimonial/dr-mark-hockenberry/)
- [Dr. Alfredo Paredes Jr.](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/testimonial/dr-alfredo-paredes-jr/)
- [Dr. Diamondis Papadopoulos](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/testimonial/dr-diamondis-papadopoulos/)
- [Dr. Edward Seade](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/testimonial/dr-edward-seade/)
- [Dr. Amy Forman Taub](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/testimonial/dr-amy-forman-taub/)


## Media & News

- [In the Media](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/in-the-media/): Press coverage, industry commentary, and PGP news mentions.

### Recent Press Releases

- [PGP Acted as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Golden Gate Urology in Its Transaction with Unio Specialty Care](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/press-release/pgp-advises-golden-gate-urology-in-transaction-with-unio-specialty-care/): Transaction highlights continued investor appetite for scaled, high quality, independent physician groups BOSTON, MA – July 29, 2026 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading healthcare investment banking & M&A advisory firm, today announced it served as exclusive financial advisor to Golden Gate Urology (“Golden Gate”) in its partnership with Unio Specialty Care (“Unio”), a
- [PGP Welcomes Steven Grassa as Managing Director to Deepen Healthcare Services Coverage](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/press-release/pgp-welcomes-steven-grassa-as-managing-director/): Veteran Dealmaker Brings a Decade of Healthcare Services Expertise to Growing Investment Banking Platform BOSTON, MA – July 27, 2026 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading healthcare investment banking firm exclusively focused on sell-side M&A advisory, today announced the addition of Steven Grassa as Managing Director in its Boston office. Grassa joins PGP from
- [PGP Advises Lakeshore ENT on its Strategic Partnership with Align ENT + Allergy](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/press-release/pgp-advises-lakeshore-ent-on-its-strategic-partnership-with-align-ent-allergy/): Partnership Expands Access to Comprehensive ENT Care Across Southeast Michigan BOSTON, MA – June 23, 2026  Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, is pleased to announce it advised Lakeshore Ear, Nose, Throat Center (“Lakeshore ENT”) in the group’s partnership with Align ENT + Allergy, a portfolio company of Zenyth Partners. The
- [PGP Advises Michigan Ear Institute on its Strategic Partnership with Align ENT & Allergy. ](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/press-release/pgp-advises-michigan-ear-institute-on-its-strategic-partnership-with-align-ent-allergy/): Partnership Expands Access to Specialized Ear, Hearing, and Balance Care Across the Region CHICAGO, IL – June 17, 2026 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, is pleased to announce it advised Michigan Ear Institute (“MEI”) in the group’s partnership with Align ENT & Allergy, a portfolio company of Zenyth Partners.
- [Glow Aesthetics Medical Spa Joins MD Esthetics Platform to Accelerate Regional Expansion Across New England](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/press-release/glow-aesthetics-medical-spa-joins-md-esthetics-platform-to-accelerate-regional-expansion-across-new-england/): BOSTON, MA, May 14, 2026 – Physician Growth Partners (“PGP”), a leading sell-side healthcare investment banking firm, served as exclusive advisor to Glow Aesthetics Medical Spa (“Glow”) in its strategic partnership with MD Esthetics (“MDE”), a portfolio company of New Harbor Capital.  Based in South Burlington, Vermont, Glow is a premier medical aesthetics practice led


## Tools & Resources

- [What Is My Medical Practice Worth?](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/what-is-my-medical-practice-worth/): Interactive tool for physicians and healthcare founders to estimate practice valuation.
- [The Healthcare Owner's Guide to Selling: FAQ](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/healthcare-ma-advisory-faq/): Answers to common questions about the healthcare M&A and recapitalization process.

## Connect

- [Speak with a Senior Advisor](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/speak-with-a-senior-advisor/): Start a confidential conversation about valuation, transaction planning, or strategic options.
- [Contact Us](https://physiciangrowthpartners.com/contact-us/): General inquiries and office contact information.

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