Bariatric Partners, Inc. Begins Construction of New JourneyLite Facility in Cincinnati
Bariatric Partners, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, NC, announced today that it has begun construction of its newest specialty ambulatory surgical center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new center will operate under the brand name of JourneyLite of CincinnatiSM.
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) November 13, 2007 -- Bariatric Partners, Inc., headquartered in Charlotte, NC, announced today that it has begun construction of its newest specialty ambulatory surgical center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new center will operate under the brand name of JourneyLite of CincinnatiSM.
"Bariatric Partners, Inc. is proud to announce our partnership with two of the top bariatric surgeons in the Cincinnati and Southern Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia regions," stated Edmund Bujalski, Chief Executive Officer for Bariatric Partners, Inc. "Dr. Trace Curry and Dr. Elliott Fegelman are pioneering the way for outpatient bariatric surgery in the tri-state area and we know that their excellent reputations and experience in bariatric surgery will serve this community extremely well. As with every JourneyLite facility, JourneyLite of Cincinnati will reflect the level of surgical excellence our surgeon partners bring to the table with a state-of-the-art facility and industry-leading patient programs," said Bujalski.
JourneyLite of Cincinnati is under the architectural and construction guidance of Cassetty Architecture and Knestrick Contractor, Inc., where construction currently entails a $2 million renovation, including the expansion of two operating rooms to meet Class C requirements. The planned renovations will position JourneyLite of Cincinnati as the leading bariatric outpatient surgery provider for the tri-state region.
"We expect JourneyLite of Cincinnati to open its doors in early spring of 2008," stated Cynthia Winker, Chief Operations Officer for Bariatric Partners, Inc. "Unique to our surgeon partners in Cincinnati is that they will be placing both the Allergan LAP-BAND® System and the new Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson RealizeTM band, giving patients even greater choice when it comes to the minimally invasive approach to the surgical treatment for obesity. Dr. Trace Curry is a proctor for both Allergan and Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson, and as such, has earned a phenomenal reputation in the field of bariatric medicine. We look forward to working with Drs. Curry and Fegelman to further the health of many in the tri-state area that suffer from the disease of obesity," stated Winker.
About Bariatric Partners, Inc.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bariatric Partners, Inc. is a national for-profit healthcare company that specializes in partnering with leading bariatric surgeons across the country to provide minimally invasive surgical treatment for the disease of obesity. Bariatric Partners, Inc., along with its physician partners, owns and operates specialty ambulatory surgical centers - branded under the name JourneyLite - in key markets across the United States. All JourneyLite facilities focus primarily on the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgical procedure for the treatment of obesity. Further information about Bariatric Partners, Inc. may be found online at www.bariatricpartners.com.
About JourneyLite
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, under the parent company of Bariatric Partners, Inc., JourneyLite is a leading provider in the United States of surgical treatment for obesity through laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). The goal of JourneyLite is to provide the highest quality patient surgical experience along with the most comprehensive patient aftercare programs available in the marketplace today. JourneyLite patients may receive LAGB support services at any facility across the country, regardless of the site of surgery. Information about JourneyLite may be found online at www.journeylite.com.
About Cassetty Architecture P.C.
Founded in 1998, Cassetty Architecture P.C. has designed over 100 surgery centers in 28 states to date. With a focus on providing flexible and sustaining design solutions to healthcare clients by helping clients perform with sound business strategies and a thorough understanding of the latest trends and advancements in the healthcare industry, Cassetty Architecture continues to serve the industry with effective design solutions that stand the test of time. Cassetty Architecture P.C. is located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.cassettyarchitecture.com.
About Knestrick Contractor, Inc.
Founded in 1969 by Walter G. Knestrick, Knestrick Contractor, Inc. has been a leading general contractor in middle Tennessee, as well as the southeastern United States for over 37 years. With a strong reputation for successfully handling all phases of commercial projects - with an emphasis in the healthcare industry - Knestrick Contractractor, Inc. prides itself on customer satisfaction and retention. Seventy-five percent of projects undertaken over the past five years have been from repeat customers and/or referrals. For more information, visit www.knestrickcontractor.com.
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