Two N.C. radiology practices to merge

Greensboro Radiology, a medical imaging provider based in Greensboro, N.C., is merging with High Point Radiological Services to create one of the largest private radiology practices in the nation.

The combined organization will operate under the Greensboro Radiology banner and has a total of 52 board-certified and specialty-trained radiologists. It has contracts with 12 hospitals and more than 45 outpatient facilities across central North Carolina and Virginia.

Eric Mansell, MD, president of Greensboro Radiology will serve as president of the merged organization, while David E. Ormond, MD, president of High Point Radiological, will join the Greensboro Radiology executive committee.
Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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