• Dean Mihas

    Co-CEO and Managing Director
  • Sean Cunningham

    Managing Director, Head of Healthcare
  • John D. Kos

    Managing Director
  • Luke Marker

    Managing Director
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Acquisition Activity

35+
platform acquisitions*

Acquisition Activity

125+
add-on acquisitions completed since 2000*

Acquisition Activity

$25B+
billion of total purchase price since 2000*
Dean Mihas, Sean Cunningham , John D. Kos, Luke Marker
Leadership
35+ Platforms
125+ Add-Ons
$25B+ Purchase Price
Acquisition Activity Since 2000

Healthcare Private Equity Investment

Since 1981, private equity investment in healthcare has been a consistent cornerstone of GTCR’s strategy.

The firm’s long history of private equity in the healthcare industry and our deep domain knowledge create opportunities to partner with exceptional management leaders and to generate unique perspective on the underlying trends that drive the healthcare industry today.

There are critical factors to be weighed for private equity investment in healthcare. GTCR has extensive experience in private equity investing across the healthcare services and life sciences industries, including branded and generic pharmaceuticals, medical devices, life science tools and diagnostics, healthcare information technology, providers, payors, distribution and ancillary services. We continue to identify attractive opportunities in healthcare investment driven by the positive, long-term healthcare utilization trends and an evolving industry landscape that increasingly values new business models that emphasize both clinical outcomes and cost-containment.

AQUA Dermatology

Aqua Dermatology is a leading dermatology practice management business providing general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services along with related pathology lab services across locations in Florida and Georgia.

Location: Fort Myers, FL Initial Investment: October 2016 Visit website

Larry Kraska

Larry Kraska is a 35-year veteran of the healthcare industry and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Aqua Dermatology. Prior to joining Aqua in 2018, Mr. Kraska served as CEO at Caring Brands International / Interim Healthcare, a leading provider of home care, hospice, and healthcare staffing. Previously, Mr. Kraska held leadership roles in several healthcare staffing and physician practice management organizations.

Mr. Kraska earned an MBA from Kennesaw State University.

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