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American Renal Associates Opens a New Facility in Delray Beach, Florida

BEVERLY, MA - American Renal Associates Inc. (“ARA”) today announced the opening of Delray Beach Dialysis Center, a new outpatient facility located in Delray Beach, Florida.  The facility is now admitting patients after passing all regulatory requirements without any deficiencies. This is the 7th facility opened by ARA in 2007 and is ARA’s 16th facility in the State of Florida. 

“We are very proud of our association with Dr. Ira Lazar and Dr. John Panos, who are two incredibly talented physicians.  The new Delray Beach Clinic is an amazing center and the result of a great deal of hard work from our caring and compassionate staff. This center will provide the highest level of outstanding care to the patients we serve.” commented Steven Rastom, Vice President of Operations at ARA.
 
The facility was designed with patient comfort in mind and with the understanding that the time spent at dialysis can be demanding or stressful for the patient.  Each station has individual flat screen TVs with satellite reception and ratios with Sirius satellite reception.  There is also wireless internet for patients who bring their laptops as well as a DVD player available.  The facility is located at 5130 Linton Boulevard, Suite G4 in Delray Beach.  Tours can be scheduled by calling 561-498-5959.

In speaking with Ira L. Lazar, MD, FACP, Medical Director, he stated, “Dr. Panos and I are pleased to announce the opening of our beautiful new state-of-the-art dialysis facility in Delray Beach.  Our partnership with ARA in this new facility reinforces our mutual desire to provide the best quality dialysis services for the patients in our community, while providing a work environment in which our dedicated professionals can achieve continued personal growth and success.” 

ARA’s focuses on developing new start-up (de novo) treatment facilities in partnership with physicians and also acquires existing dialysis units in selective strategic markets.  The company opened 10 facilities in 2006 and expects to continue its strong growth throughout 2007 and beyond. 

About American Renal Associates
American Renal Associates, Inc. is a leading owner and operator of outpatient kidney dialysis facilities operating facilities in partnership with nephrologists throughout the United States.   The Company’s unique operating philosophy merges physician autonomy, leading edge patient care and financial partnership between the nephrologist and ARA.  Consequently, within six years ARA has become one of the largest providers of outpatient kidney dialysis services in the nation with more than 65 facilities owned or managed. ARA facilities are located in 15 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit www.americanrenal.com.