Two long-standing healthcare practices in the Columbia medical community
have joined together to enhance their ability to deliver high-quality
patient care. Urology
Associates of Central Missouri, a leading provider of comprehensive
state-of-the-art urological care, and Missouri
Cancer Associates (MCA), the premier cancer treatment center in
mid-Missouri, announced today that effective November 1, 2014, they have
joined forces.
“Bringing together the physicians at Urology Associates of Central
Missouri and Missouri Cancer Associates will enable us to provide care
with greater quality and efficiency,” said Steven M. Dresner, M.D.,
F.A.C.S., Urology Associates of Central Missouri, “…ultimately
preserving the opportunity for patients to access the top-quality,
personalized healthcare in the convenient private practice setting they
have grown to expect and have always enjoyed.”
Both practices and the patients they serve will gain significant
advantages through the formation of this larger group, including the
ability to deliver integrated, coordinated care. With Urology Associates
joining MCA, they are now affiliated with The US Oncology Network, a
nationwide network of 1,000 independent community-based cancer
physicians spanning medical and radiation oncology, surgery and urology.
The US Oncology Network connects like-minded physicians who share best
practices for the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, across
all cancer specialties.
“By Missouri Cancer Associates and Urology Associates joining forces in
the fight against cancer, patients now have the luxury of participating
in a seamless flow of care by the largest and most experienced cancer
center in mid-Missouri,” said Mark Tungesvik, M.D., medical oncologist,
MCA.
Additionally, combining urology, hematology oncology, and radiation
oncology into one group “will enable us to better provide our patients
and their families with cutting-edge care in cancer-related services, as
well as non-cancer related services, in a timely fashion,” said Jerrold
A. Schermer, M.D., F.A.C.S., Urology Associates of Central Missouri. “In
addition to treatment of urologic cancers, Urology Associates will
continue our long history of caring for patients with the full range of
urology conditions, including kidney stones, urinary incontinence,
prostate problems, female urology, erectile dysfunction, low
testosterone and infertility."
Urology Associates’ Practice Administrator, Debbie Barnes, has been
named Practice Director of the newly merged group. Her 16 years of
experience leading Urology Associates will be invaluable as the
practices transition to their larger business model.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead these two practices into a
new era,” Barnes said. “This union consolidates resources and talents to
overcome the challenges today’s healthcare environment presents and
allows us to remain an independent and physician-led practice. Our
dedicated and caring team of professionals has an unwavering commitment
to service. Our goal is to provide a level of excellence that far
surpasses the expectations of our patients and their families.”
About Missouri Cancer Associates
Missouri Cancer Associates (MCA) is the largest oncology group in
mid-Missouri and offers patients advanced comprehensive care from their
new state-of-the-art facility in Columbia, as well as a treatment center
in Kirksville. MCA has 16 cancer physicians on staff and offers a full
range of hematologic care, chemotherapy and radiation services,
laboratory and diagnostic testing delivered by compassionate, caring
professionals dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal outcomes.
The practice prides itself in offering the latest technologies to
diagnose and treat cancer, including PET/CT and a full range of advanced
radiation therapies. Visit www.missouricancer.com
for more information.
Missouri Cancer Associates is united in healing with The US Oncology
Network, one of the nation’s largest networks of integrated
community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality,
evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network,
MCA is united with 1,000 physicians nationwide. For more information,
visit www.usoncology.com.
About Urology Associates of Central Missouri
Urology Associates of Central Missouri was formed in 2008 through the
merger of two long-standing urology practices. It is a leading provider
of urology services in the region and the only independent urology group
in Columbia. The practice has seven highly credentialed and experienced
urologists on staff, with an eighth joining soon. The group offers the
very latest treatment options and technologies, such as robotic and
minimally invasive surgery. They have more than 30 employees, including
nine nurses and an Advanced Practice Provider. The practice is committed
to providing compassionate, quality, state-of-the-art urological care in
a prompt and courteous manner. Their main treatment center is located in
Columbia, Missouri, with additional treatment sites in Macon and
Marshall. To learn more, visit www.mo-urology.com.
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