KevinMD December 2, 2025
In a valuable episode of the Wealth Planning for the Modern Physician podcast, host David Mandell, JD, MBA, welcomed two guests who have navigated a common trend in independent medicine today: private equity. Dr. Steve Hamilton, sports medicine physician and orthopedic surgeon at Beacon Orthopedics, and Andy Blankemeyer, CEO of Beacon and OrthoAlliance, shared their firsthand experiences with practice growth, private equity partnerships, and what physicians should consider when approached with these opportunities.
Their story offers a candid look into how one group balanced clinical autonomy with the business realities of scaling a modern medical practice, an issue increasingly relevant across specialties.
Building a regional orthopedic leader
Beacon Orthopedics has undergone remarkable growth over the decade prior to being purchased...
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