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Versant Diagnostics Acquires Two Chicago-Area Pathology Practices

July 11, 2022

Healthcare Services

Versant Diagnostics, a PE-backed independent physician services company, acquired Pathology Consultants of Chicago and the operating assets of Elgin Laboratory Physicians to expand its footprint in the greater-Chicago market. The deals (Versant's third and fourth acquisitions in nine months) support the company's strategy to consolidate pathology practices and accelerate digital pathology conversion with growth capital backing from Iron Path Capital and financing support from Principal.

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.

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.

Avantik Acquires Service Specialists of America

February 4, 2025

Healthcare Services

Avantik, a provider of products and service solutions for diagnostic laboratories, has acquired Service Specialists of America to strengthen its service presence in the Midwest and advance its national expansion. The acquisition — Avantik's third in the past year — expands its network of field service engineers supporting anatomic pathology, histology and dermatology labs; Avantik is backed by Water Street Healthcare Partners.

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.