Fort Worth, TX (December 28, 2023) – U.S. Specialists Management (USSM), a leading Physician Equity™ Management Services Organization (MSO), proudly announces that Sound Health Services, the largest ENT private practice group in the St. Louis metro area, has joined its growing national multispecialty platform. This partnership marks USSM’s entry into the otolaryngology (ENT) space, further expanding the organization’s footprint and reinforcing its physician owned, patient-centered model.

Founded in 2004, Sound Health Services is known for delivering exceptional ENT care across eight locations with a team of more than 35 healthcare providers, including 12 physicians, 10 nurse practitioners, 2 speech-language pathologists, and 13 audiologists. The group offers state-of-the-art treatment for hearing loss, sinus issues, allergies, dizziness, facial plastics, and head and neck surgery. Sound is also known for its patient friendly ENT Now walk-in clinic.

“This partnership with Sound Health Services is an exciting and important milestone for USSM,” said Bob Yonke, CEO of USSM. “Their long-standing reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and commitment to patient care aligns with our mission to support independent, high-performing physician groups. We’re proud to welcome them as our first ENT partner and look forward to shaping the future of otolaryngology care together.”

“At USSM, we believe that empowering physicians with the tools and resources they need is key to driving better patient outcomes,” Yonke continued. “Sound Health’s providers exemplify the kind of forward-thinking leadership that will help us expand our multi-specialty network while staying true to our core values.”

Sound Health Services’ Managing Partner, Dr. James Hartman, echoed the enthusiasm for the collaboration:

“Joining USSM is a significant step forward for Sound Health Services,” said Dr. Hartman. “This partnership allows us to maintain our independence while gaining access to a broader infrastructure and support system that will enable us to grow and serve more patients.”

“We’re excited to be USSM’s first ENT group and look forward to working together to set a new standard in ENT care across the country,” Dr. Hartman added. “By combining our clinical expertise with USSM’s operational excellence, we can continue providing the high-quality, personalized care our patients have trusted for over two decades.”

This strategic collaboration reinforces USSM’s commitment to preserving physician ownership and autonomy while expanding access to specialty care across the nation.

About U.S. Specialists Management
U.S. Specialists Management (USSM) is a Physician Equity™ Management Services Organization (MSO) that is Physician Owned, Physician Controlled, Physician Centric, and Professionally Managed. With a mission of putting patients first, USSM is dedicated to preserving physician independence, strengthening the physician-patient relationship, and ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. By offering expert support in clinic operations management and ancillary development, USSM empowers its physician partners to dedicate their time and expertise to delivering world-class care to their patients.
Learn more at: www.ussm.com

About Sound Health Services
Sound Health Services is one of the largest ENT practices in the Midwest, providing comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for adults and children. With a team of 12 physicians, 10 nurse practitioners, 2 speech pathologists, and 13 audiologists, Sound Health delivers advanced, compassionate care using the latest medical technologies. The group specializes in treating hearing loss, sinus issues, allergies, dizziness, facial plastics, and head and neck surgery.
Learn more at: www.soundhealthservices.com

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