Tower Surgical Partners

Tower Surgical Partners (TSP) is an independent ASC acquisition and management company specializing in promoting the development of new procedural technology (NPT) in the ambulatory surgery market. TSP provides a comprehensive approach to sustain success in the ASC environment for long term growth and development of physicians and surgery centers.

Components of the TSP model include:

TSP owned and managed multi-specialty ambulatory surgery centers
TSP owns one of only 10 freestanding ASCs in the United States that offer da Vinci™ robotic-assisted surgery. It’s also the only such facility in New Jersey.
The application and development of new procedural technology for conversion of hospital-based major surgical procedures to the ASC
TSP trained advanced laparoscopic surgeons in NPT dedicated to the TSP ASC
Physician syndication, support, and access to TSP trained surgeons
Advanced marketing and development of TSP physician practices and ambulatory surgery centers through a highly successful proven model of direct-to-patient referrals from local, national and international sources.
Evidence based research and publication of TSP data through a dedicated research team to advance the superior results, decreased costs, and high success rates associated with NPT and procedures.
Development of highly competitive in network contracts with major US insurance payers.

TSP currently owns and operates two facilities in Maryland, and one in the NY/NJ market. The company plans additional facilities in various locations throughout the US to advance access to major surgery procedures in the ambulatory surgical center setting.

3206 TOWER OAKS BLVD, STE 220
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
240-802-2079
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About Us

Formed in 2015, TSP is a group of seasoned healthcare and business professionals whose combined expertise defines excellence in providing solutions to meet the business goals of our highly specialized physician partners. Watch Tower Surgical Partners CEO, Dr. Paul MacKoul discuss the future of ambulatory surgery centers and how the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the health care landscape in this Becker’s ASC Review virtual event:

Our Mission:

TSP partners with physicians to expand existing and develop future surgical centers for long-term growth.

Dr. Paul MacKoul

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Paul MacKoul

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Paul J. MacKoul, M.D., current president and CEO of Tower Surgical Partners, works closely with the TSP team in operations and clinical management to ensure that its ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) meets the highest standards for quality of care for patients and physicians. As a GYN oncologist performing surgery at ASC’s, Dr. MacKoul has a unique perspective on how ASCs should be run and managed from “the "inside out” to ensure optimal patient and physician satisfaction. Dr. MacKoul is also intimately involved in the growth and business development of TSP. Currently, TSP ASCs focus on the use of new procedural technology to achieve the successful migration of major GYN surgical cases from the hospital setting to the ASC. Research teams continuously publish data showing positive outcomes and ultralow complication rates. Marketing teams play a pivotal role in educating patients, physician partners and hospital systems about the significant clinical and financial advantages of this ASC-centric approach to GYN surgical care. Revenue cycle management has a major role to play in exposing this information to payors, specifically the lower complication rates and lower costs associated with TSP surgical procedures. This “full circle” approach to managing and developing TSP ASCs has provided an exceptional and unique opportunity for the expansion and growth of major GYN surgery in the ambulatory outpatient setting.

Yosan Girmay

Clinical Administrator

Yosan Girmay

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Yosan Girmay manages multiple aspects of operations for Tower Surgical Partners’ three ambulatory surgery centers in Maryland and New Jersey. She oversees the clinical staff as well as safety programs, infection control, quality assurance, risk management, medical supplies inventory, operating room schedules and patient charts. She is also in charge of credentialing for all clinical staff and physicians as well as AAHC or JCAHO accreditation for the ASCs. Yosan additionally provides support for the surgical team. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and life science from Marymount University and earned a Certified Surgical First Assistant degree from the Royal Academy of Surgical Assisting. She has additional CSA training in gynecology, urology, vascular and general surgery practices as well as laparoscopic and robotic procedures.

Nilofar (Nili) Kazi

Director of Education and Community Outreach

Nilofar (Nili) Kazi

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Nili Kazi currently leads CIGC’s education efforts, planning and executing outreach programs, focus groups, presentations and social media video events. She is integral to CIGC’s research team, conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis and quality control on surgical outcomes and other factors. She prepares study materials for submission to peer-reviewed journals, granting agencies and foundations, and performs comprehensive literature reviews of outside studies on gynecological disorders and procedures for internal staff. She assists the marketing team with communication projects on multiple platforms. Nili also managed the startup of the CIGC Wellness Center, planning the programs and overseeing the recruitment of team members, among other roles. Prior to her education and outreach role, Nili served in two different positions in the CIGC research department and has worked on health education and women’s empowerment projects in Peru, East Timor and India. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public health science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Evan Hammerman, Esq.

Legal

Evan Hammerman, Esq.

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Evan joined Tower Surgical Partners in 2019 as in-house counsel. He is responsible for contract review, drafting proposed employment contracts, re-negotiations of contracts with vendors, facility-patient document review, patient collections, and litigation. Evan collaborates with all departments for the most effective proliferation of implementing new processes, procedures, and forms. He also coordinates efforts with outside counsel to resolve issues for TSP and its entities. Evan has quickly applied his nearly twenty years of legal experience in a variety of fields, and greatly improved TSP’s overall operations.

Deena Huff, B.S.N., R.N.

Director of Partnership and Business Development

Deena Huff, B.S.N., R.N.

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Deena Huff leads Tower Surgical Partners’ physician recruitment for investor syndication and facility utilization, as well as business development and organizational expansion. She launched her health care career as a registered nurse and quickly transitioned to administrative leadership. Over three decades, she gained clinical, developmental, business and operational expertise. For the past 10 years, Deena has worked to expand hospital, imaging center and ambulatory surgery center organizations through market growth, business strategies and partnership development. Her work encompassed nationally networked hospitals; syndicated hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; integrated development networks; acquisitions and joint ventures; accountable care organizations; management service organizations; physician practice development; physician contracting; and private placement memorandum subscription offerings for syndication of ASCs, hospitals and imaging centers. Deena received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Chris Madeira

Co-Director of Marketing and Strategic Growth

Chris Madeira

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Wielding both analytic and creative instincts, Chris Madeira brings 26 years of digital, traditional and e-commerce marketing and advertising experience to his pivotal role with TSP. With expertise in SEO/keyword methodology, forecasting, performance measurement and financial management, he has increased revenue and strengthened brand presence for B2C and B2B organizations across a wide swath of industries, including health care, defense and government. Chris co-leads TSP’s team of content and advertising specialists and steers its support of the company’s patient care and business development initiatives. His facility with and deployment of the most efficient software and technology helps maximize internal productivity and external client user experiences. Chris achieved a bachelor’s degree in government from Skidmore College and studied at the Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems.

Michele M. O’Gurk, M.B.A.

Director of Revenue Cycle Management

Michele M. O’Gurk, M.B.A.

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For more than 20 years, Michele O’Gurk has steered the financial operations of companies in the health care, IT and financial sectors. Her adroitness with business operations, asset risk management, revenue cycle management and procedural efficiencies has helped her employers control costs and maximize profits while maintaining regulatory compliances. Among Michele’s other skills are forecasting, financial due diligence, tax compliance and global stakeholder engagement. Michele earned two degrees from Seton Hall University: an M.B.A. and a bachelor’s degree in finance with an economics concentration. She also studied in England at Corpus Christi College—Oxford University.

Mysba Regis

Co-Director of Marketing and Strategic Growth

Mysba Regis

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Mysba Regis honed the art of crafting, promoting and analyzing the impact of direct-to-consumer marketing and communications at a slate of for-profit and nonprofit health care organizations in the Washington, DC, metro area. She co-leads TSP’s multidisciplinary marketing team, guiding public and media relations, written and visual content creation and their strategic deployment on social media, website and other patient-facing platforms, all underpinned with measurable ROI. In overseeing brand-building efforts, Mysba excels at deploying the power of storytelling to connect with consumers and leave them with memorable impressions. She collaborates with physicians and physician liaisons, TSP research and business development leaders, and prospective, current and former patients to discern values-based marketing strategies that foster client confidence, trust and new avenues of corporate growth. Mysba earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology from Virginia Wesleyan College.

Louise Q. van der Does, Ph.D.

Vice President of Research

Louise Q. van der Does, Ph.D.

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Backed by more than 20 years as a researcher and statistical analyst, Louise van der Does leads a team in conducting quantitative and qualitative research for TSP. She focuses on developing innovative statistical approaches and productive partnerships between clinicians, researchers and patients. Through evidence-based research, the research team highlights the surgical outcomes of the innovative surgical techniques used by CIGC surgeons. To date, the team has published more than 30 publications, including seven manuscripts in top peer-reviewed journals. Prior to joining TSP, she was one of several research directors at the Council for a Strong America, where she evaluated studies on the long-term crime-prevention impact of investments in children and produced well-publicized reports for policymakers. At the Department of Homeland Security, she synthesized data from multiple sources for prosecutorial efforts and was twice honored for Outstanding Service in the Public Sector. Louise holds a Ph.D. in policy analysis, with a concentration in statistics, and a master’s degree in justice, law and society, both from American University. She received her bachelor’s degree in intercultural studies from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

Mimi Zaw-Pham

Patient Advocacy

Mimi Zaw-Pham

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Mimi joined TSP in 2016 and leads a team of patient advocate coordinators (PAC) who are the first point of contact for new patients. The PAC team establishes the relationship between new patients and the practice, providing a seamless process. Mimi works closely with physicians, office staff, and the marketing department to develop scalable direct-to patient programs, including a successful travel program, which allows the PAC team to convert leads from around the world to consultations with advanced-trained laparoscopic specialists. Prior to joining TSP, Mimi worked in a management position for two of the top leading luxury retailers in NYC for 8 years where she focused on providing excellent customer service, attaining the sales and profitability goal for the companies. Mimi earned her Bachelors in Business Administration from University of Maryland, College Park. Outside of TSP, Mimi enjoys spending time with her family and going for long runs.

ASC Services

Tower Surgical Partners is a leader in ASC development and management. We partner with physicians to ensure the highest level of efficiency and profitability.

TSP is a comprehensive ASC management company with experts in site development/acquisition, legal, finance, state accreditation, policies, and operations.

ASC MANAGEMENT

HR, including Recruitment and Staffing

Recruits, hires, and trains clinical and business office personnel. Training consists of providing the staff with the necessary direction for efficient and effective surgical facility operation.
MEDICAL TRAINING

TSP provides training in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Training consists of teaching surgical specialists to use highly innovative minimally invasive techniques, to perform advanced laparoscopic procedures.
Development of all Policies and Procedures

Policy and procedure manuals, quality assurance program, personnel handbooks, credentialing packets, equipment logs, and forms are prepared for the facility.
Operations/Facility Management

TSP provides operational support services to all of our facilities. Services include: quality assurance & benchmarking programs, operational analysis, feasibility studies, revenue management, billing & collection analysis and problem resolution, purchasing & inventory control.
Marketing/Sales

TSP implements a proven strategic marketing and sales plan that can be tailored to each location. This is an ongoing process that involves evaluation and optimization of the plan to meet the needs of the facility in each community. It is grounded in analytics and ROI assessment.
Financial Management

TSP works to maximize the return on investment. Our financial management team is continually auditing and monitoring the accounts receivable, case volume, and expenses of the facility.

We provide investors with comprehensive financial reports, including, but not limited to: financial statements, annual budgeting, account analysis package, and statistical reports detailing the center’s operational activities.

ASC DEVELOPMENT

Syndication/Physician Partnership Recruitment

TSP attracts and recruits an elite, highly trained complement of physicians for each surgical facility.
Site Selection and Acquisition, Design Oversight, including Monitoring of Construction

Site selection is accomplished through a preliminary financial feasibility process, evaluation of demographics and establishing need within the community.

The leadership team works alongside the architect and industry professionals in the design of the facility. Experienced clinical personnel oversee the architectural design to ensure optimal functionality for the partnerships’ anticipated production needs. All designs are approved by the physician-owners.
Financial and Legal

All financial and legal details are coordinated through TSP. Such details include: financial packet preparation, procurement of bank financing, and legal preparation of necessary syndication documents for incorporating the group as a Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Partnership depending on the legal requirements and tax situation of each state.
Equipment Procurement and Supplies Purchasing

Upon approval by the physician partners, all medical equipment, instruments and supplies are purchased through our network of vendors.

Medical and operations systems are implemented with high-tech infrastructure for day-to-day management.
Accreditation

Facility licensure and certification is obtained from all necessary state and federal agencies. The process is coordinated by experienced personnel to ensure quick turnaround time from the various agencies.

Contact

3206 TOWER OAKS BLVD, STE 220
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
240-802-2079
Email Us