Mark Sechrist

Bariatric Partners works in partnership with leading bariatric surgeons throughout the U.S. to develop own and operate specialty outpatient facilities designed to meet the surgical needs of obese patients. Its physician partners participate in the design and layout of the facility, as well as the selection of equipment and the hiring of key staff. By focusing on the special needs of obese patients in facilities designed to enhance their experience, improved outcomes can be efficiently achieved with greater patient satisfaction and an emphasis on quality health care. Its physician partners are also involved in the design and implementation of patient support services necessary to achieve positive patient outcomes and to sustain targeted post-surgical weight loss. They are led by an experienced management team with a positive track record of starting and building health care services companies. Its founders have already established two highly successful hospital companies working with physician partners, and its senior management staff includes individuals with expertise in the operational aspects of ambulatory surgery centers, and free-standing specialty facilities.

Omnicare LLC provides pharmaceutical services to patients and providers. It serves long term and post acute facility services and senior living. The company was founded on May 19, 1981 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

MediSphere Health Partners, Inc. owns and operates hospitals. The company was founded by Kevin P. Lavender and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Inc. provides general medical and surgical services. It serves as a teaching hospital, provides internships, and residency programs in specialties such as internal medicine and family practice. The company was founded in 1929 is headquartered in Muncie, IN.

Water's Edge Dermatology LLC provides dermatology services. It offers medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, skin cancer treatment, cosmetic dermatology, vein center, and plastic surgery. The company was founded by Ted Schiff in July 1998 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.