CHICAGO, April 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regent Surgical Health, an industry leading surgery center management and development company specializing in hospital/physician joint ventures, is proud to announce its first international partnership. Regent has entered into a ten year agreement between Hermitage Medical Clinic, the physicians of Neurosurgery Ireland, and Chicago-based Accelitech to create Ireland's only dedicated center for the diagnosis and treatment of neurosurgical disorders in the community hospital setting.
A key component of this partnership is Ireland's only Cyberknife Stereotactic Radiosurgery System, a collaborative partnership with physicians throughout the country. This partnership is the first physician/hospital joint venture of its kind ever introduced in the country.
"This deal is a giant leap forward for neurosurgery services in Ireland, "says Michael McKevitt, Regent's SVP of Business Development. "Together, we are creating a state of the art facility, complete with the latest advanced technology, for Ireland's top neurosurgeons to treat their patients."
"We are proud of the fact that our Cyberknife technology was central to the vision of this partnership," adds Accelitech Chief Development Officer, Scott Milligan. "Cancer patients will now have a non-invasive surgical option at a conveniently located, patient-focused facility."
Historically, Irish patients, and often their neurosurgeons, were required to travel to other countries to complete their treatments.
"Regent is known for its ability to forge partnerships that improve the standard of care for the patient community, lower the cost of providing care, and align the interests of the various stakeholders for long term success," adds Regent CEO Thomas Mallon. "We are proud of the fact that our reputation has caught the attention of the healthcare community beyond the US borders."
The new center is scheduled to open on the campus of the Hermitage Medical Clinic in Dublin, Ireland in the Fall of 2012.
Kristen Allen
CCO Healthcare Partners
312.961.4645
kma@ccopartners.com
About Regent Surgical Health
Regent Surgical Health is among the nation's leading a surgery center management and development companies, and the most experienced company offering physician/hospital joint venture partnerships. Regent has an unmatched record for delivering sustainable profitability while enabling physician partners to maintain clinical autonomy and financial control. The company invests capital side by side with hospital and physician partners and firmly believes the by-product of excellent care and efficiency is financial success. To learn more about Regent Surgical Health and other physician/hospital alliance opportunities, visit our web site at www.regentsurgicalhealth.com.
About Neurosurgery Ireland
Neurosurgery Ireland is comprised of forward thinking neurosurgical consultants who have combined forces to bring the latest state-of-the art technology and comprehensive neurosurgical services to the people of Ireland.
About Hermitage Medical Clinic
The Hermitage Medical Clinic is a 101 bed hospital in Lucan, West Dublin where specialized medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Medical Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care and we ensure that patients are looked after by competent and caring staff using state-of-the-art facilities in comfortable surroundings. Clinical specialties include surgery, medicine, endoscopy, oncology and interventional diagnostics. We have an 8-bedded ICU/HDU, daycare facility, 2 linear accelerators for radiotherapy and the Theatre Suite has 7 operating rooms. The most up to date radiology equipment is available including MRI, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, 64 slice CT, Mammography, Ultrasound, X-ray and Fluoroscopy.
About Accelitech LLC
Accelitech LLC is the leading private developer of stereotactic radiosurgery and other technology-based cancer treatment programs. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Accelitech is a privately held company with extensive experience and resources in healthcare, law, finance, development and clinical operations. Accelitech provides the funds, expertise and legal models to allow physicians and hospitals to bring new technology to market for the benefit of the patients they serve. Accelitech has sites and projects under development throughout the United States and Europe. For more information, please visit www.accelitech.biz.
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