Sundock Joins PhyMed as Chief Legal Officer

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Sundock, who has more than 25 years of legal experience primarily in the healthcare industry, has been named Chief Legal Officer at PhyMed Healthcare Group, a physician-led and owned leader of anesthesia and pain management services.

Sundock will provide legal counsel to the organization, will also work with the executive team to execute PhyMed's business development and mergers and acquisitions strategies, and will oversee compliance and risk management initiatives.

Most recently, Sundock served as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Administrative Officer for Solantic Corporation, an urgent care provider based in Nashville. He was also Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary at Renal Advantage in Nashville, and held legal positions at Aveta Health, Gambro Healthcare, PhyCor Inc. and Waller, Landsen, Dorch & Davis.

He earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law.

"Jon is a seasoned healthcare executive with deep industry experience and knowledge, and I am delighted to welcome him to the PhyMed leadership team," said Sami Abbasi, president and chief executive officer of PhyMed. "He has worked extensively with physicians over the course of his career, and has been intimately involved with mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, hospital affiliations, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance matters.  His expertise, fresh perspective, and values make him a strong addition to the team, and he will help us accelerate the achievement of our goals."

"I am excited to join PhyMed," said Sundock. "This position is a perfect fit with my experience and desire to join an organization committed to consistently delivering outstanding patient care.  PhyMed is uniquely positioned to partner with leading anesthesiology practices, and to provide them with the resources necessary to grow while navigating the changing healthcare landscape.  I look forward to helping the company continue its success."

About PhyMed Healthcare Group

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, PhyMed Healthcare Group is one of the leading organizations providing anesthesia and perioperative care in the United States.  It is a physician-led and owned leader of anesthesia and pain management services, and is committed to providing focused, proactive and innovative business solutions that foster high-quality, care-centered results. PhyMed Healthcare Group is a trusted partner proudly serving healthcare systems, ambulatory surgery centers and office-based anesthesia in multiple states.  To learn more, visit www.PhyMed.com.

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SOURCE PhyMed Healthcare Group