Pediatrix Acquires Seattle Ultrasound Physician Group Practice

Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE: PDX) has expanded its patient services offering in the Seattle metropolitan area with the acquisition of a physician group that concentrates on obstetrical and high-risk maternal-fetal medicine ultrasounds. The seven physicians joining Pediatrix are board-certified radiologists who support obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists in that community, and work closely with Pediatrix’s maternal-fetal medicine physician subspecialists based in Seattle. The ultrasound radiology practice was formed in the mid 1970s, when obstetrical ultrasounds were routinely performed by radiologists. The Seattle ultrasound practice maintains a focus on delivering high quality efficient diagnostic radiology services for patients referred by obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists. "As our practice has grown, we’ve attracted radiologists who enjoy working in a clinical setting that involves patient interaction,” said Jack H. Hirsch, M.D., a partner in the practice and Pediatrix’s medical director. "We’ve made sure that we’re adding value to referring physicians in our community by focusing on high-quality diagnostic service and managing an efficient office, which includes readily available appointments for patients, as well as comprehensive diagnostic reporting to referring physicians managing pregnancies. Working with Pediatrix and the physicians here in Seattle, I expect that we’ll be able to expand on important diagnostic initiatives in maternal-fetal care.” Physicians who practice as part of Pediatrix staff neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care units in Seattle. Pediatrix’s physician services also include a pediatric cardiology practice in Tacoma, as well as maternal-fetal medicine practices with offices throughout Seattle. Pediatrix paid cash for the ultrasound radiology practice, which is expected to positively contribute to earnings. No other terms of the acquisition were disclosed. About Pediatrix Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. is the nation’s leading provider of neonatal, maternal-fetal and pediatric physician subspecialty services. Pediatrix physicians and advanced practitioners are reshaping the delivery of care within the maternal-fetal, neonatal intensive care and pediatric cardiology subspecialties, using evidence-based tools, continuous quality initiatives and clinical research to enhance patient outcomes and provide high-quality, cost-effective care. Founded in 1979, its neonatal physicians provide services at more than 240 neonatal intensive care units, and in many markets they collaborate with affiliated maternal-fetal medicine, pediatric cardiology physician subspecialists and pediatric intensivists to provide a clinical care continuum. Combined, Pediatrix and its affiliated professional corporations employ more than 950 physicians in 32 states and Puerto Rico. 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