RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guidon Partners announced today that it has made a minority investment alongside Kelso & Company in the acquisition of Physicians Endoscopy, LLC. Founded in 1998, Physicians Endoscopy is the leading developer, owner, and manager of endoscopic surgery centers across the United States. The Company appointed Greg Roth, a founder and partner of Guidon Partners and former CEO of TeamHealth, to its Board of Directors.

Barry Tanner, CEO of Physicians Endoscopy said, “I am pleased that Greg has joined our board. He understands our business and has significant experience developing and managing surgery centers with physician partners.”

“I look forward to working with Barry and Kelso & Company, and serving on the board of such a high caliber, industry leading organization,” said Greg Roth. “And, based upon my years spent in the surgery center industry, I believe surgery centers provide high quality patient care, as well as a tremendous clinical venue for physicians and other healthcare providers.”

Guidon Partners was launched with its founders’ own capital and is unaffiliated with any single investment firm. Every investment comes with the active participation of a Guidon partner and with the involvement of other partners where they can be helpful.

About Guidon Partners: Guidon Partners, a hands-on partnership founded by leaders in health care services, derives its name from a small, swallow-tailed flag that serves to rally the troops and signifies leadership. Our investment strategy is focused on helping companies who want our expertise and guidance, not just our money. We co-invest alongside venture, growth equity and buy-out funds helping new investments or existing portfolio companies get to the next level of growth and profitability. More information on Guidon Partners can be found at www.guidonpartners.com.