Private equity-backed cardiology group expands its roster
Florida-based Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), one of the largest private equity-backed cardiology management groups in the United States, just got a little bigger.
Atria Heart, a Phoenix cardiology practice that already belongs to the CVAUSA platform, has officially acquired another Phoenix practice, Cardiovascular Consultants. The combined practices will work out of nine different offices with nearly 30 providers on staff. Atria Heart also plans to continue working closely with HonorHealth, a nonprofit health system that runs nine hospitals and hundreds of other healthcare facilities throughout Arizona.
“Today’s announcement reflects both momentum and commitment,” interventional cardiologist Maulik Shah, MD, president and co-founder of Atria Heart, said in a statement. “As we welcome Cardiovascular Consultants into Atria Heart, our priority is clear: protect what patients value, especially excellent care, continuity, and access, while building the scale needed to serve a rapidly growing community. We also have a deep appreciation for our partnership with HonorHealth. It’s built on trust and true physician alignment, and it has helped us grow the right way clinically, operationally, and culturally.”
“Atria Heart is a premier group with exceptional physicians and a clear vision for Arizona,” added Tim Attebery, CEO of CVAUSA. “This acquisition brings together two highly respected practices and expands access while keeping physicians at the center of care delivery. We’re proud to support Atria Heart as it scales thoughtfully, invests in innovation, and continues delivering high-value cardiovascular care across the region, especially alongside a health system partner as aligned and committed as HonorHealth.”
CVAUSA, backed by Webster Equity Partners, currently has cardiology practices from eight states on its platform. In addition, its roster includes approximately 450 physicians and an additional 290 advanced practice providers.
In 2024, CVAUSA acquired Novolink Health, an at-home care organization. The following year the company announced a new partnership with HybridChart, an advanced rounding company originally founded by a cardiologist.
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