Versant Diagnostics Acquires Two Chicago-Area Pathology Practices

Versant Diagnostics Acquires Associate Pathologists of Joliet, Ltd.

May 14, 2024

Healthcare Services

Versant Diagnostics, a physician services platform backed by Iron Path Capital, has acquired Associate Pathologists of Joliet, Ltd., a multi-specialty pathology practice based in Joliet, Illinois. The deal expands Versant’s nationwide pathology network and increases its presence in the Midwest while enabling additional services and collaboration through Versant’s digital pathology resources.

Versant Diagnostics (Iron Path Capital) Acquires Addison Central Pathology

October 18, 2021

Healthcare Services

Versant Diagnostics, a physician services platform backed by private equity firm Iron Path Capital, announced its formation and the addition of Addison Central Pathology to create one of the largest independent anatomic pathology groups in the Midwest. The partnership—led by physician founders and Iron Path Capital—aims to scale a technology-forward, physician-led pathology platform focused on digital pathology and precision medicine.

Versant Diagnostics Acquires Cutaneous Pathology, P.A.

August 20, 2024

Healthcare Services

Versant Diagnostics, an independent physician services company based in Grapevine, Texas, has acquired Cutaneous Pathology, P.A., a dermatopathology practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As part of the transaction, internationally recognized dermatopathologist Dr. Omar P. Sangueza has joined Versant to expand its national network of dermatopathology specialists.

Fulgent Genetics Acquires Inform Diagnostics from Avista Capital Partners

April 18, 2022

Healthcare Services

Fulgent Genetics agreed to acquire Inform Diagnostics, a leading national independent pathology laboratory headquartered in Irving, Texas, for approximately $170 million. The acquisition from Avista Capital Partners expands Fulgent’s pathology and anatomic testing menu, adds nationwide commercial and managed-care relationships, and broadens its geographic lab footprint to support cross-selling of genomic and pathology services.

Versiti Acquires Pearl Pathways

November 7, 2023

Healthcare Services

Versiti, a Milwaukee-based blood health organization, has acquired Pearl Pathways, an Indianapolis-area life science consulting firm that provides regulatory affairs, quality compliance, CRO services and an independent IRB. The acquisition expands Versiti's clinical trial and life-sciences service capabilities, enabling earlier and deeper support for product development across biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics clients.

PathGroup Acquires Pathology Consultants in Greenville, SC

January 24, 2022

Healthcare Services

PathGroup, a PE-backed provider of anatomic, clinical, molecular and digital pathology services, has acquired Pathology Consultants, a Greenville, South Carolina-based pathology services provider. The acquisition expands PathGroup’s service capabilities and geographic footprint across the Southeastern United States and adds clinical and molecular services to Pathology Consultants’ existing hospital and physician clients.