BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ARA), a leading provider of outpatient dialysis services, today announced that it has named Don E. Williamson, M.D. as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective today. Williamson has served as one of ARA’s National Chief Medical Officers since 2011, and has been an ARA physician partner since 2002. Williamson has more than 26 years of experience as a nephrologist, and he most recently served as President, CEO and Managing Partner of Nephrology Associates, P.C., a leading nephrology practice group based in Georgia that employs 13 providers and more than 35 staff. Williamson is a graduate of Mercer University and the Medical College of Georgia.
Joseph (Joe) Carlucci, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Don is a proven clinical leader with outstanding operational skills, and he is passionate about our Core Values. Don brings to the COO role a deep understanding of the dialysis industry and the practice of nephrology, and he possesses a clear vision for how ARA’s physician-driven partnership model can drive quality results for patients and key stakeholders. Don’s professional accomplishments are impressive, and he is respected inside and outside of ARA as a thoughtful and results-oriented leader who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients with kidney disease. We are fortunate to have Don join our leadership team, and, on behalf of the entire ARA family, I am very pleased to welcome Don on board as COO.”
“I am honored to have the opportunity to join ARA’s leadership team. I am committed to helping ARA deliver the best clinical performance in the dialysis industry, while also helping ARA drive growth and innovation. I look forward to working with ARA’s staff and physician partners nationwide so we can continue to build on the success of the Company’s clinically-integrated operating model together,” said Williamson.
About American Renal Associates
American Renal Associates Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ARA) is a leading provider of outpatient dialysis services in the United States. As of June 30, 2017, ARA operated 217 dialysis clinic locations in 25 states and the District of Columbia serving approximately 15,000 patients with end stage renal disease. ARA operates exclusively through a physician partnership model, in which it partners with more than 385 local nephrologists to develop, own and operate dialysis clinics. ARA’s Core Values emphasize taking good care of patients, providing physicians with clinical autonomy and operational support, hiring and retaining the best possible staff and providing best practices management services. For more information about American Renal Associates, visit www.americanrenal.com.
