About AIMPA
AIMPA works to promote and protect the high-quality, cost-efficient care furnished in the independent medical practice setting.
The American Independent Medical Practice Association is a physician-led national advocacy organization representing over 550 independent medical practices that provide quality, affordable health care for more than 20 million patients each year.
These independent practices are critical access points for health care across the country — at approximately 3,700 medical office locations and more than 500 independent ambulatory surgery centers in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
We advocate on behalf of more than 8,700 physicians caring for patients in the fields of Primary Care and Internal Medicine as well as the specialties of Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, Radiation Oncology, Urology, and Women’s Health.
What We Do
We are the voice of independent medicine.
AIMPA’s data-backed advocacy efforts seek to inform patients, physicians, and policymakers about the value that independent medical practices provide to the healthcare system.
Our work includes:
- Advocating for legislation and regulation that empowers independent medical practices to thrive even in the midst of unprecedented consolidation among hospitals and payers.
- Educating the public about how partnerships between independent medical practices and management services organizations (MSOs) can reduce costs, expand access to care, and provide better service to patients while maintaining the crucial patient-doctor relationship.
- Sharing original data that illustrates how independent medical practices, including those that partner with MSOs, deliver high-quality care in a cost-effective manner.
- Partnering with leaders from all medical specialties who care for patients in the independent practice setting, as well as allied patient advocacy groups, to shape health policy.
Board of Directors
Dr. Paul Berggreen
Dr. Paul Berggreen
Board Chair and President
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Berggreen is a gastroenterologist who has been in private practice for three decades. He is founder and president of Arizona Digestive Health, chief strategy officer for the GI Alliance, and chair of data analytics for the Digestive Health Physicians Association. Dr. Berggreen obtained his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his internal medicine residency and GI fellowship at Good Samaritan Medical Center and University of Arizona/Phoenix VA Medical Center, respectively.
Dr. David Eagle
Dr. David Eagle
Vice President
Patchogue, NY
Dr. Eagle is a hematologist and oncologist with more than 20 years of experience. He practices and serves as chair of legislative affairs and patient advocacy at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, a partner of OneOncology. Dr. Eagle attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency and hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Florida. He is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Eagle currently serves as chair of the Advocacy Committee for OneOncology and chair of OneCouncil, the physician governing body for OneOncology. Dr. Eagle is a former president of the Community Oncology Alliance. He currently serves as a delegate to the Medical Society of New York, board member for the Empire State Hematology Oncology Society, and secretary of the Suffolk County Medical Society.
Dr. Mark Camel
Dr. Mark Camel
Treasurer
Greenwich, CT
Dr. Camel is a neurosurgeon and co-founder of Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, a partner of Spire Orthopedic Partners. He received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Camel completed his neurosurgery residency at Barnes Hospital and fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a past vice president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He currently serves as a member of the New York Regional Cabinet for Washington University and is a past member of the Board of Trustees of The Brunswick School. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors of Spire Orthopedic Partners.
Dr. Angelo DeRosalia
Dr. Angelo DeRosalia
Secretary
Liverpool, NY
Dr. DeRosalia is a practicing urologist who serves as chairman and CEO of his medical practice, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, and president of U.S. Urology Partners. He attended medical school at SUNY Stony Brook and completed his surgical and urological residency and fellowship training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. DeRosalia is also the chief of Urology Service and vice-chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse.
Dr. Lauren Boudreaux
Dr. Lauren Boudreaux
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Boudreaux is a board-certified dermatologist in Vancouver, Washington, where she serves as Co-Chief Medical Officer and Regional Medical Director for Frontier Dermatology across the Pacific Northwest region. Dr. Boudreaux earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
Dr. Shaun Brierly
Dr. Shaun Brierly
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Brierly is an ophthalmologist with over two decades of experience working in diverse medical environments ranging from concierge independent practice to the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He has held leadership roles with The Permanente Medical Group and Cigna Medical Group. Dr. Brierly practices at West Texas Eye Associates in Lubbock, Texas, and also serves as the Chief Medical Officer of American Vision Partners, which supports independent ophthalmology practices caring for patients throughout the southwestern United States. Dr. Brierly earned his medical degree from the University of California, Davis Medical School. He completed an Internal Medicine internship at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon followed by an ophthalmology residency at UC Davis Medical Center, where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Brierly holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Edward Cohen
Dr. Edward Cohen
San Diego, CA
Dr. Cohen is a urologist who has been in private practice in the San Diego area for over 30 years. He serves as president of his medical practice, Genesis Healthcare Partners, and president and member of the Board of Managers at Unio Health Partners. Dr. Cohen graduated from UC Davis Medical School and completed his internship and urology residency at UC San Diego. He is also on the board of directors of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, serves as president of the California Independent Physician Practice Association, and was previous chief of staff at Scripps Hospital, Encinitas.
Dr. George Dickstein
Dr. George Dickstein
Framingham, MA
Dr. Dickstein is a gastroenterologist who has been in private practice in the Boston area for 30 years. He is currently vice president of clinical affairs for Gastro Health in Massachusetts. He attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Dr. Dickstein is an academic dean and associate clinical professor of medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, a board member of the Digestive Health Physicians Association, a fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and a fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association. He was a founding director and treasurer of the Massachusetts Gastroenterology Association.
Dr. Fred Divers
Dr. Fred Divers
Hot Springs, AR
Dr. Divers is a practicing oncologist and hematologist with twenty years of experience at the Genesis Cancer and Blood Institute. Dr. Divers received his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He went on to complete his fellowship in oncology and hematology at the University of Alabama. Dr. Divers led efforts to establish the Arkansas chapter of the Community Oncology Alliance Patient Advocacy Network and has served on the board of directors for the Community Oncology Alliance for 10 years. He serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Advisory Board chairman of the American Oncology Network and is on the board of directors at the National Cancer Treatment Alliance.
Dr. Jack Feltz
Dr. Jack Feltz
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Feltz has been a practicing OB/GYN for the past 30 years and is a founding member of Lifeline Medical Associates. He has also served as president and CEO of the organization for the past 25 years. In addition, Dr. Feltz is chief medical executive officer at Unified Women's Healthcare and president of the U.S. Women's Health Alliance. Dr. Feltz received his medical degree from Rutgers University Medical School and completed his residency and internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. He resides in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife Donna and their five rescued cats.
Dr. Richard Harris
Dr. Richard Harris
Chicago, IL
Dr. Harris is a practicing urologist and CEO/president of UroPartners, a Solaris Health partner. He attended Chicago Medical School and completed both his general surgery and urology residencies at the Loyola University Medical Center, where he serves as assistant clinical professor of urology. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Harris has been involved with over 100 drug trials and has advised numerous pharmaceutical firms. Dr. Harris served for over a decade on the board of the Large Urology Group Practice Association, including a term as president.
Dr. Jasen Gundersen
Dr. Jasen Gundersen
Denver, CO
Dr. Gundersen is the CEO and co-founder of CardioOne. He has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field, including eight years as a professor of medicine at UMass Medical School. Dr. Gundersen attended the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Massachusetts. He went on to earn an MBA from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Madan Kandula
Dr. Madan Kandula
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Kandula is a Board-Certified Otolaryngologist with over twenty years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of ADVENT, an independent ENT medical practice. Specializing in Breathing Triangle solutions for nose and throat conditions, ADVENT serves patients across Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Dr. Kandula attended the Drexel University School of Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma. Recognized for his expertise in upper airway-breathing health, Dr. Kandula holds the distinction of being the first ENT surgeon to perform balloon sinuplasty in Wisconsin.
Dr. Mohammad Khan
Dr. Mohammad Khan
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Khan is an internist and primary care physician with over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Khan attended the Bolan Medical College in Pakistan and completed his residency at the Gundersen Medical Foundation. He is the President and CEO of Independent Physicians of Wisconsin, an independent multispecialty group serving nine communities across Wisconsin, and was president of the Family Medical Clinic of Milwaukee, where he still practices today, for 17 years before founding IPW.
Dr. Prashant Krishnan
Dr. Prashant Krishnan
Colorado Springs, CO
Dr. Krishnan is a gastroenterologist with Peak Gastroenterology Associates and chief medical officer of Gastro Care Partners. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, where he was chief fellow. Dr. Krishnan's work has been published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, and the Journal of Hepatology. He is a professor at Rocky Vista University, Kansas City University, and the University of Colorado. He has won the Top Docs award in Colorado Springs multiple years. Past and present boards he has served on include Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, Front Range Endoscopy Centers, Surgical Center of Peak Endoscopy, Optum Peak Endoscopy Center, Peak Gastroenterology ASC, Peak Gastroenterology Associates, Gastro Care Partners, and the Digestive Health Physicians Association.
Dr. Justin Maroney
Dr. Justin Maroney
Albany, NY
Dr. Maroney is an interventional cardiologist with more than a decade of experience. He received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, completed his residency in internal medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital, trained in cardiology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and interventional cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Maroney is also a fellow of the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions and serves as treasurer for Capital Cardiology Associates, a member practice of Cardiovascular Logistics.
Dr. Lorna Marshall
Dr. Lorna Marshall
Seattle, Washington
Dr. Marshall specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She is currently the Medical Director of Ivy Fertility after being founder and medical director of Pacific NW Fertility, a partner of Ivy Fertility. Currently, she is also Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at University of Washington, President-Elect of Pacific Coast Ob/Gyn Society, Chair of the advocacy group Washington Building Families Coalition, and on the Medical Advisory Board of Progyny, a fertility benefits management company. She earned her medical degree from the Honors Program at Northwestern University Medical School, completed her residency at the University of California San Diego, completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at the University of California San Francisco, and has a certificate in Health Care Ethics. Dr. Marshall is double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology & infertility and obstetrics & gynecology.
Dr. Michael Nordlund
Dr. Michael Nordlund
Cincinnati, OH
Dr. Nordlund is an ophthalmic surgeon with more than two decades of experience. He currently specializes in cornea and cataract surgery at the Cincinnati Eye Institute, a practice within CEI Vision Partners and supported by EyeCare Partners. Administratively, Dr. Nordlund serves on the Executive Committee of CEI Vision Partners and on the Board of Eye Care Partners. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. Dr. Nordlund has previously served in several additional leadership positions, including as Chair of the Medical Advisory Board for the Eye Bank Association of America.
Dr. Anthony Petelin
Dr. Anthony Petelin
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Petelin is a dermatologist and practicing Mohs surgeon with over 15 years of experience. He currently practices at the Center for Dermatology & Plastic Surgery in Phoenix and also serves as president and board member for Platinum Dermatology Partners. Dr. Petelin graduated from the University of Arizona medical school and completed his dermatology residency and Mohs fellowship at UC Irvine.
Dr. Randy Pilgrim
Dr. Randy Pilgrim
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Pilgrim is an emergency medicine physician with over 30 years of experience in both practice and leadership roles. He currently serves as Enterprise Chief Medical Officer at SCP Health, where he leads SCP's advocacy and health policy efforts. Dr. Pilgrim attended medical school and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota. He previously served four terms as Chair of the Board for the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) and currently serves as Chair of EDPMA's Federal Health Policy Committee. He also serves as faculty for the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr. Todd Plott
Dr. Todd Plott
Keller, TX
Dr. Plott is a board-certified dermatologist with 30 years of experience. Before starting his private practice and joining Epiphany Dermatology as chief medical officer, Dr. Plott researched and developed dermatologic drugs for 16 years in the pharmaceutical industry. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, followed by a dermatology fellowship at the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Robert Provenzano
Dr. Robert Provenzano
Detroit, MI
Dr. Provenzano has been a nephrologist for 35 years and is currently CEO of INNOCURA Nephrology. He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation and an associate professor of clinical medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree. He completed his fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital.
Dr. Sanjay Sandhir
Dr. Sanjay Sandhir
Dayton, OH
Dr. Sandhir is a gastroenterologist with more than 20 years of experience. He attended medical school at West Virginia University and completed his internship and residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was chief resident. Dr. Sandhir completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is also the secretary of and executive committee member of DHPA, the Digestive Health Physician Association, and serves as a board member of the organization. In addition to practicing medicine, he is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine. He is a previous president of the Montgomery County Medical Society. He currently practices gastroenterology with Dayton Gastroenterology, a partner of One GI. Dr. Sandhir serves on the medical leadership board of OneGI and was an original member of the board.
Dr. Marc Sonenshine
Dr. Marc Sonenshine
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Sonenshine is a practicing gastroenterologist for over 10 years at Atlanta Gastroenterology, a United Digestive partner, and is the EVP of Clinical Initiatives at United Digestive. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed his internship and residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Sonenshine then returned home to Atlanta and completed a fellowship at Emory University while simultaneously earning a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.
Dr. Tarek Sousou
Dr. Tarek Sousou
East Syracuse, NY
Dr. Sousou is a medical oncologist and hematologist with nearly two decades of experience. Dr. Sousou is the Board President of the Hematology-Oncology Associates of Central New York in East Syracuse. Dr. Sousou earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Rochester.
Dr. Dan Surdam
Dr. Dan Surdam
Cheyenne, WY
Dr. Surdam is an emergency medicine physician in independent practice with 20 years of experience. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Community Care Partners, a network of over ninety urgent care and primary care clinics across seven states. Dr. Surdam earned his medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency at UT Southwestern, Parkland Hospital, in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Gamal Wazni
Dr. Gamal Wazni
Tampa, FL
Dr. Wazni specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease. He earned his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Dr. Wazni is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of United Vein & Vascular Centers, which has locations in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Florida and Illinois. Dr. Wazni is certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, and is a member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Committee Chairs
Dr. Jack Feltz
Dr. Jack Feltz
Morristown, NJ
Dr. Feltz has been a practicing OB/GYN for the past 30 years and is a founding member of Lifeline Medical Associates. He has also served as president and CEO of the organization for the past 25 years. In addition, Dr. Feltz is chief medical executive officer at Unified Women's Healthcare and president of the U.S. Women's Health Alliance. Dr. Feltz received his medical degree from Rutgers University Medical School and completed his residency and internship at St. Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. He resides in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife Donna and their five rescued cats.
Dr. Robert Provenzano
Dr. Robert Provenzano
Detroit, MI
Dr. Provenzano has been a nephrologist for 35 years and is currently CEO of INNOCURA Nephrology. He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation and an associate professor of clinical medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he obtained his medical degree. He completed his fellowship training at Henry Ford Hospital.
Dr. Deepak Kapoor
Dr. Deepak Kapoor
Dayton, OH
Dr. Kapoor serves as president of Integrated Medical Professionals, is Clinical Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and is one of the youngest physicians to have been certified by the American Board of Urology. He is also co-founder and chair of Solaris Health. Dr. Kapoor received his medical degree from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia, formerly Jefferson Medical College, and completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Dr. Kapoor chairs SCRUBS RRG, a national urology medical liability carrier and is past president of LUGPA, where he also served as chair of health policy. Dr. Kapoor writes and lectures extensively on clinical, business and health policy issues.
Dr. Sanjay Sandhir
Dr. Sanjay Sandhir
Dayton, OH
Dr. Sandhir is a gastroenterologist with more than 20 years of experience. He attended medical school at West Virginia University and completed his internship and residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was chief resident. Dr. Sandhir completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is also the secretary of and executive committee member of DHPA, the Digestive Health Physician Association, and serves as a board member of the organization. In addition to practicing medicine, he is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine. He is a previous president of the Montgomery County Medical Society. He currently practices gastroenterology with Dayton Gastroenterology, a partner of One GI. Dr. Sandhir serves on the medical leadership board of OneGI and was an original member of the board.