Florida firm buys Salt Lake neonatal group

Western Newborn Specialists, a neonatal physician group practice in Salt Lake City, has been acquired by MEDNAX Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Western Newborn Specialists was founded in 1997 and employs six full-time neonatologists. The practice provides neonatal, delivery, newborn nursery, pediatric and consultative services at St. Mark’s Hospital, Jordan Valley Medical Center, Jordan Valley Medical Center West Valley Campus and Lone Peak Hospital.

“With a 20-year history of quality, community-based neonatal services, Western Newborn Specialists is excited to have a partner to support our growth and development as our industry becomes even more complex,” said Dr. Cameron Swinton, who will serve as medical director. “Engaging our physicians in MEDNAX’s research, education and quality initiatives will offer innovative thinking and unparalleled resources to strengthen our practice and quality of service.”

The acquisition adds to the services MEDNAX provides in Utah across multiple specialties which include neonatology, maternal fetal medicine, OB hospitalist and radiology services.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed except that it was a cash transaction.