1. GI Alliance (Southlake, Texas)
- Employs 786 physicians
- Has more than 300 affiliated practices
- CEO is James Weber, MD
- In early 2024, GI Alliance partnered with Ambience Healthcare to develop a suite of AI documentation tools, specifically for gastroenterology.
- In 2022, GI Alliance finalized its physician-led buyout facilitated by a $785 million investment from private equity firm Apollo Hybrid Value.
2. Gastro Health (Miami)
- Employs over 400 physicians
- Has more than 150 locations in Florida, Alabama, Washington, Virginia, Ohio, Maryland and Massachusetts.
- Alan Oliver,COO, was named interim CEO earlier this year.
- In February, Gastro Health finalized a partnership with Gastroenterology and Nutrition Specialists in Orlando, Fla.
- The company has made about 30 other deals in the GI space over the last five years.
3. One GI (Brentwood, Tenn.)
- Employs approximately 196 physicians
- Operates in 65 locations
- CEO is Christa Newton, appointed to the position in August 2023.
- One GI is backed by private-equity firm Webster Equity Partners
- One GI acquired Dayton (Ohio) Gastroenterology, the second-largest independent GI practice in the state, in March 2022.
4. U.S. Digestive Health
- Employs more than 225 physicians
- Has more than 60 offices, ASCs and clinical research sites.
- Locations are clustered in Pennsylvania and Delaware
- CEO is Jerry Tillinger
- The group was formed by private equity firm Amulet Capital Partners
5. United Digestive (Atlanta)
- Employs over 300 physicians
- Has 60 clinics and 22 ASCs
- Operates across Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina
In March 2023, private equity firm Kohlberg & Company acquired United Digestive for $500 million from Frazier.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
