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Director

James Perrone

James Perrone is a Director at PGP, where he advises healthcare companies and physician groups on private equity partnerships and strategic transactions. James works closely with business owners, management teams, and senior stakeholders to shape transaction strategy, evaluate strategic alternatives, and guide clients through complex decisions from initial preparation through closing. He oversees all aspects of transaction execution, including financial analysis, marketing materials, buyer outreach, due diligence, negotiations, and coordination among key stakeholders. As a senior member of the deal team, James serves as a trusted advisor to clients, helping lead transaction processes, manage key relationships, and drive successful outcomes.

Prior to joining PGP, he worked at Lincoln International as an Investment Banking Associate. He decided to join PGP because of their experience and reputation within the healthcare services space and the focus and emphasis that is put on facilitating successful, long-term partnerships between sellers and buyers. During his career as an investment banker, James has completed over 25 transactions across physician services, outpatient and ancillary services, behavioral health, and other healthcare verticals.

James is from Crystal Lake, Illinois. During his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing golf, and watching Chicago sports.

James graduated from DePaul University with a major in Finance and a minor in Accounting.

Selected Transaction Experience

Representative engagements across healthcare sectors.
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Multi-Specialty, Outpatient Surgery Center in the Midwest
August 2026
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Blueprint for outpatient orthopedic ambulatory surgery center in the Midwest.
Midwest Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Center
August 2026
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Leading independent cardiology group in the Midwest with PE-backed platform.
Midwest Cardiology Group
August 2026
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Client Perspective
Dr. Diamondis Papadopoulos
MetroDerm
MetroDerm dermatology clinic logo for skin care and dermatological services.
"Their tireless commitment and support as well as their frank advice for both sides/parties in the transaction was what ultimately led to its successful completion."
"PGP and Michael Kroin was an invaluable guide and an absolutely necessary participant through the entire process. Their tireless commitment and support as well as their frank advice for both sides/parties in the transaction was what ultimately led to its successful completion. As a result of their efforts, all participants came to the conclusion that it was a fair and mutually beneficial merger."
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Client Perspective
Dr. Alfredo Paredes Jr.
Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic
Detailed blueprint of a healthcare facility for planning and construction.
" PGP clearly has extensive knowledge in this arena, and we would not have gotten the best outcome possible without them."
"I am very grateful for the tremendous and effective work done by Michael Kroin and the group at PGP. Finding the right partner, positioning my clinical practice and ASC effectively, and guiding us through the negotiations required significant experience and diligence. PGP clearly has extensive knowledge in this arena, and we would not have gotten the best outcome possible without them."
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Client Perspective
Dr. Edward Seade
Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin
Detailed blueprint of healthcare facility development for Dr. Edward Seade.
"PGP was able to fill the gap in expertise my partners and I had and ran a process that concluded in a truly terrific outcome with GrowthOrtho and Trivest."
"When we started evaluating whether private equity was right for us or not, I realized very quickly that I knew orthopedic surgery, but I did not know anything about the PE universe and running a transaction process. PGP was able to fill the gap in expertise my partners and I had and ran a process that concluded in a truly terrific outcome with GrowthOrtho and Trivest. They were instrumental in helping us navigate the entire process from start to close. We are extremely satisfied."
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Dr. Amy Forman Taub
Advanced Dermatology
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"I would highly recommend them to any physician group considering this avenue"
"My experience with Physician Growth Partners was excellent. They led me through the process of finding a partner that would respect our mission yet valued our practice reasonably. This transition is complex legally and financially. PGP led us through the stages to completion in a truly professional manner and I would highly recommend them to any physician group considering this avenue for their next phase of growth."
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Client Perspective
Dr. Mark Hockenberry
Keystone Urology Specialists
Detailed blueprint of healthcare facility layout and infrastructure.
"We are grateful to Physician Growth Partners and their team, who were integral in facilitating the creation of this partnership."
"The team at Keystone Urology Specialists is very excited to join Solaris Health and work together to continue delivering exceptional patient care. We are grateful to Physician Growth Partners and their team, who were integral in facilitating the creation of this partnership. Solaris represents our ideal partner as a leading national platform that shares our priorities of patient focus and advanced treatments."

Considering a healthcare transaction? Start with a confidential conversation.

Whether you are considering a recapitalization, merger, or full sale, or simply want to understand your options, PGP's senior bankers are ready to help.

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Considering a healthcare transaction? Start with a confidential conversation.

Whether you are considering a recapitalization, merger, or full sale, or simply want to understand your options, PGP's senior bankers are ready to help.

"*" indicates required fields