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Platinum Dermatology Partners Expands into Florida through transformational merger with Skin & Cancer Associates
DALLAS, Texas – December 5, 2023 — Platinum Dermatology Partners (“Platinum”) announces a new market expansion through its partnership with Skin & Cancer Associates of Florida (“SCA”). This merger advances the objectives of both companies by joining forces to create an even greater network of physicians and providers dedicated to practicing exceptional dermatology. The combination increases Platinum’s reach to nearly 400 providers serving patients across over 130 clinics in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas.
SCA, led by a prominent group of physicians in South Florida, is well known for its longstanding presence in the market, where its collective of esteemed dermatologists cares for the community across its thirty-four locations. Founded more than fifty years ago, SCA has built a reputation for bringing together the best minds in dermatology within the market to better serve its patients.
“Having SCA as part of Platinum represents a major milestone for us,” remarks Michael Pennington, CEO of Platinum Dermatology Partners. “This partnership is yet another example of the highest quality physicians in our specialty choosing to align with an organization deeply committed to delivering an exceptional experience to its patients and providers through a materially differentiated culture and innovative resources.”
“In considering a partner, it was critical for our physicians to align with a like-minded group focused on empowering its providers to deliver exceptional patient care. We believe this partnership with Platinum will allow us to better care for the South Florida community through access to new shared resources and broader collaboration,” said SCA CEO Reuven Porges.
“This merger is another step forward in fulfilling our vision of building out the most differentiated organization in our specialty as we continue to partner with those equally passionate about delivering the most exceptional level of patient care,” said Dr. Tony Petelin, President of Platinum.
Daniel Florian, Partner at Sun Capital, added, “We see this partnership as a landmark event, symbolizing our sustained commitment to fostering advancements in medical practices and optimizing patient experiences. We are enthusiastic about the vision and leadership of Platinum Dermatology Partners and congratulate them on this significant milestone”.
“Joining hands with a physician-lead innovator like Platinum is a remarkable opportunity, “said Dr. Mark Nestor. “We are excited to introduce Platinum to the Florida community and grateful to have found such outstanding partners who share our vision and values.”
About Platinum Dermatology Partners:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Platinum Dermatology Partners exists to empower the practice of exceptional dermatology through its vast resources and differentiated culture. Through Platinum’s differentiated, physician-driven model, the Company provides a differentiated group practice setting with a focus on partnering with the most reputable physicians and providers seeking to elevate not only the patient care delivered but also benefit the specialty of dermatology at large. For more information about Platinum Dermatology Partners, please visit www.platinumderm.com
About Skin & Cancer Associates of Florida:
SCA is a leading dermatological practice based in Florida, dedicated to delivering comprehensive and advanced skincare solutions. Upholding the highest standards of care, SCA is committed to providing innovative and effective skincare services to its patients. For further details on Skin & Cancer Associates of Florida, please visit www.skinandcancerassociates.com.
About Sun Capital Partners
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a global private equity firm focused on partnering with outstanding management teams to accelerate value creation. Since 1995, Sun Capital has invested in more than 500 companies worldwide with revenues in excess of $50 billion across a broad range of industries and transaction structures. The Firm has built a reputation as a trusted partner, recognized for its operational experience. Sun Capital focuses on defensible businesses in growing markets with tangible performance improvement opportunities in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, and Technology sectors. The firm has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York and an affiliate with offices in London. For more information, please visit www.suncappart.com
NEOGRAFT HAIR RESTORATION SOLUTION NOW AVAILABLE AT SCA!
Skin and Cancer Associates (SCA) is excited to announce our newest offering, NeoGraft® Hair Restoration, the “state-of-the-art” solution for hair loss. This new and revolutionary treatment enables patients to regrow lost hair with natural looking results. NeoGraft® uses the sophisticated Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) technology for hair transplantation. The FUE method removes individual hair follicles from the scalp in their naturally occurring groupings of about 1-4 hairs and then places those hairs in the areas of the scalp where balding has occurred.
“According to recent statistics from leading medical sources, hair loss affects approximately 80 million American women and men,” said Reuven Porges, MD, CEO of SCA. “As one of the premier dermatology groups in the US, providing the NeoGraft® Hair Restoration solution fits with our commitment at SCA to offer some of the very latest and most advanced dermatology treatments to our patients.”
NeoGraft’s® advanced technology, using the FUE method, offers a safe and effective treatment for hair loss with minimal downtime, and NO linear scar. NeoGraft® uses newly implanted follicles that work with a patient’s natural hair growth cycle to regrow hair and natural looking results.
The NeoGraft® Hair Restoration will be performed by two expertly trained, Board Certified Dermatologists, Dr. Leeor Porges and Dr. Justin Rubin, in the comfort of our Skin Institute office in Coral Springs, FL.
About Skin and Cancer Associates
Founded in the early 70’s and headquartered in the Miami, Florida area, SCA is a partnership of over 30 dermatology practices. SCA provides care through approximately 50 Board-certified dermatologists, including prominent leaders. The Company’s practices are supported by a scalable practice management infrastructure and a CAPP accredited dermatopathology lab.
SCA WELCOMES CHLOE GOLDMAN, MD!
Skin and Cancer Associates (SCA) is pleased to welcome Chloe Goldman, MD, to our dermatology group. Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Goldman obtained her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences. Following Cornell, Dr. Goldman worked in scientific research at The Rockefeller University and thereafter attended medical school at New York University. Dr. Goldman excelled academically in medical school, graduating with Honors in Dermatology. Dr. Goldman relocated to Miami to complete her dermatology residency at the University of Miami where she served as the Chief Resident during her final year. Dr. Goldman is an expert in medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology (neurotoxins, fillers, body contouring, lasers and other energy-based devices, and skincare). She has been published in numerous peer reviewed journals.
“I am honored to be a part of such a prestigious dermatology organization. As a physician, I strive to provide my patients the very best skin care possible, so joining SCA, with their stellar reputation for excellence in dermatologic care, is just one of the many reasons I chose to be a part of the group,” said Chloe Goldman, MD.
Dr. Goldman speaks both English and Spanish and will see patients in our Biscayne and Miami Beach locations.
About Skin and Cancer Associates
Founded in the early 70’s and headquartered in the Miami, Florida area, SCA is a partnership of over 30 dermatology practices. SCA provides care through approximately 50 Board-certified dermatologists, including prominent leaders. The Company’s practices are supported by a scalable practice management infrastructure and a CAPP accredited dermatopathology lab.
RODOLFO E. CHIRINOS, MD, JOINS SCA!
Skin and Cancer Associates (SCA) is pleased to announce that Rodolfo E. Chirinos, MD MS, FAAD, has joined our dermatology group. Dr. Chirinos earned his medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico, where he graduated magna cum laude amongst the top five percent of his class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Chirinos completed his dermatology residency in our nation’s capital at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center where he was honored to serve as chief resident during his final year of residency. Dr. Chirinos completed a National Institutes of Health-sponsored fellowship in cutaneous oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, and a fellowship in melanoma research at the Melanoma Center/Washington Cancer Institute in Washington, D.C. This melanoma team was the recipient of the President’s Patients First Award, given for outstanding delivery and coordination of care.
“It is a privilege to be a part of SCA, one of the premier dermatology groups in Florida. Their decades of providing patients with some of the very latest and most advanced dermatologic care dovetails with my approach to provide patients with some of the best medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology skin care available today,” said Rodolfo Chirinos, MD.
Dr. Chirinos is a native South Floridian and is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and looks forward to taking care of patients from his hometown. He will see patients in our Coconut Creek and Hallandale locations.
About Skin and Cancer Associates
Founded in the early 70’s and headquartered in the Miami, Florida area, SCA is a partnership of over 30 dermatology practices. SCA provides care through approximately 50 Board-certified dermatologists, including prominent leaders. The Company’s practices are supported by a scalable practice management infrastructure and a CAPP accredited dermatopathology lab.
NEW LOCATION FOR OUR PLANTATION OFFICE
Skin and Cancer Associates (SCA) is pleased to announce a new office location for our Plantation office. One of our flagship locations for over 30 years has moved just down the street from the original location into a beautiful new suite of offices. The office will now be located at 261 N. University Drive, Suite 720, Plantation, FL 33324, just .2 miles from the original location.
“In the past 4 decades, SCA has grown to manage over 30 dermatology locations throughout South Florida. So naturally we are very excited about our beautiful new location in Plantation and the opportunity to provide an enhanced welcoming environment and additional comfort to our patients,” said Reuven Porges, MD, CEO of SCA.
The Board Certified physicians and expertly trained medical staff at our Plantation office will continue to provide the same level of high-quality medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology care that our patients have come to expect from SCA.
About Skin and Cancer Associates
Founded in the early 70’s and headquartered in the Miami, Florida area, SCA is a partnership of over 30 dermatology practices. SCA provides care through approximately 50 Board-certified dermatologists, including prominent leaders. The Company’s practices are supported by a scalable practice management infrastructure and a CAPP accredited dermatopathology lab.
