Facilities in Ft. Lauderdale and Pompano Beach bring number of Florida medical centers to 14
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla — U.S. HealthWorks, the leading operator of occupational healthcare centers in Florida, today announced the acquisition of two medical centers in South Florida – Medwork 84 in Ft. Lauderdale and Medstar in Pompano Beach. The acquisition of these two centers expands the number of U.S. HealthWorks operated medical centers in Florida to 14 and to 136 nationwide.
The medical centers are located at 407 SE 24th Street in Fort Lauderdale and 3501 North Federal Hwy in Pompano Beach. Both facilities offer occupational medicine services including, diagnosis and treatment for injury and illness, preventive services, pre-employment and post-offer exams and screening, and return-to-work rehabilitative care. Terms of the transaction, which was effective February 1, 2011, were not disclosed.
“As a provider of occupational medicine in Florida for many years, we recognize the innovation and resources U.S. HealthWorks will bring to our current patients and clients,” said Dr. Seth Feldman, who will serve medical director for both clinics. “U.S. HealthWorks’ national network of physicians and health clinics is a great match for us.”
“U.S. HealthWorks is the leading practice management company for occupational medicine in Florida and we’re pleased that two top quality facilities like Medwork 84 and Medstar have joined our team. Dr. Feldman’s experience and reputation in South Florida will be invaluable to our continued success in the region,” said Greg Marotta, vice president of operations.
About U.S. HealthWorks
Based in Valencia, Calif., U.S. HealthWorks was founded in 1995 and is the second-largest operator of occupational healthhcare centers in the nation. With 136 clinics and worksite centers in 13 states and over 2,000 employees – including approximately 350 affiliated physicians – U.S. HealthWorks centers serve thousands of patients each day throughout the country. U.S. HealthWorks centers help employers control work-related injury costs through quality medical care and effective management of claims and lost work time, specializing in early return-to-work programs, injury prevention and wellness programs. For more information or to find the U.S. HealthWorks location nearest you, please visit www.ushealthworks.com.
