DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Platinum Dermatology Partners (“Platinum”) announced today that Lisa Garner, MD, FAAD, a renowned dermatologist in Garland, Texas, has joined the Platinum network. Platinum is a dermatology-focused physician services organization with a growing network of highly reputable dermatologists.
Recently honored by the Dermatology Foundation as the “2017 Practitioner of the Year,” Dr. Lisa Garner is a well-known, well-respected medical dermatologist who has been caring for patients in the Garland, Rowlett, and Rockwall, Texas communities for more than 30 years. “I have been watching Platinum and admiring the quality of their expanding footprint, here in DFW and in Houston and Arizona,” says Dr. Garner. “Platinum offers a unique, physician-driven business model that I find extremely attractive. I am honored to become part of this growing network, to collaborate with other passionate and well-respected dermatologists, and share strategies to advance patient care.”
The Dermatology Foundation award recognizes Dr. Garner’s exemplary service as a practitioner and teacher at The University of Texas-Southwestern and for her contributions to field of dermatology. Dr. Garner is deeply involved in both Dallas and Texas Dermatology Societies, American Academy of Dermatology, Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the Dermatology Foundation. She continuously demonstrates the value of these organizations and encourages young dermatologists to get involved.
Platinum’s management team partners with its physician leaders to improve operations and outcomes, encourage collaboration among dermatologists through Clinical Advisory Boards and drive growth opportunities unmatched in an independent practice.
“The growth we have achieved as a network striving to differentiate through quality has been outstanding,” says Mary Fleischli, MD, Dallas Associated Dermatologists, a founding partner in the Platinum network and Clinical Advisory Board member. “Growing our network with quality physicians like Dr. Lisa Garner, further positions us as the premier option for physician business owners who want to maintain their brand and their voice in the business of dermatology, while helping to shape the future of our industry.”
To learn more about a partnership with Platinum, visit www.platinumderm.com or contact Michael Pennington, VP of Business Development at michael.pennington@platinumderm.com.
About Platinum Dermatology Partners
Platinum Dermatology Partners builds true partnerships with highly reputable dermatology practices to empower growth and best-in-class services. Through Platinum’s physician-driven model, physicians retain autonomy over clinical care and their practice brand and culture, while benefiting from the business expertise and shared resources available through the Platinum network. As a comprehensive physician management services organization, Platinum offers regular collaboration among top-ranked dermatology professionals, and practice growth opportunities unmatched in an independent practice. Platinum is backed by Sterling Partners, a private equity firm with more than 30 years of experience investing in and growing leading healthcare companies across the nation. For more information about Platinum Dermatology Partners, please visit: www.platinumderm.com.
