DENVER, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita HealthCare
Partners (NYSE: DVA), a leading global provider of kidney care
services and the leading independent medical group in the U.S.,
today announced that it has named Atul
Mathur as executive vice president of global operations.
Mathur has served as president of the Asia Pacific region since joining the company
in 2011.
"We are excited to have Atul widen his focus on laying a strong
foundation for our expanding international operations," said
Kent Thiry, chairman and CEO of
DaVita HealthCare Partners. "We also see a significant opportunity
to develop high-quality, high-service outpatient care networks in a
growing number of geographies."
In his new role, Mathur will take on additional responsibility
of leading global strategy as well as organizational and
international business development.
"There is significant growth potential not only in kidney care,
but also in outpatient services internationally," said Dennis Kogod, CEO of DaVita HealthCare Partners
International. "Atul is uniquely positioned to expand our
high-quality clinical services to meet the increasing need."
Mathur previously enjoyed a 20 year career with American Express
where he was SVP of International Strategy, Business
Development & Partnerships based in London. He and his wife Suniti will continue
to be based in Singapore.
"It is an honor to serve in this expanded role at an exciting
time for our organization," said Mathur. "DaVita HealthCare
Partners is bringing better quality of life to more patients, in
more places and it is a privilege to be part of this journey."
Mathur will report to Kogod and continue to have operational
responsibility for the Asia Pacific Region.
About DaVita HealthCare Partners
DaVita
HealthCare Partners Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is the parent
company of DaVita Kidney Care and
HealthCare Partners. DaVita Kidney
Care is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis
services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage
renal disease. As of June 30, 2015,
DaVita Kidney Care operated or
provided administrative services at 2,210 outpatient dialysis
centers located in the United
States serving approximately 176,000 patients. The company
also operated 96 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10
countries outside the United
States. HealthCare Partners manages and operates medical
groups and affiliated physician networks in Arizona, California, Nevada, New
Mexico, Florida and
Colorado in its pursuit to deliver
excellent-quality health care in a dignified and compassionate
manner. As of June 30, 2015,
HealthCare Partners provided integrated care management for
approximately 826,000 patients. For more information, please visit
DaVitaHealthCarePartners.com.
Contact Information
Media:
David Tauchen
+1 (303) 876-2802
David.Tauchen@DaVita.com
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