Denver-based announced Monday that it is expanding into South America after acquiring majority ownership of S.A.S., the largest independent renal-services provider in Colombia.
DaVita delivers dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease.
“This is a major milestone for DaVita,” said Dennis Kogod, chief operating officer of DaVita HealthCare Partners.
DaVita said that the new joint venture encompasses seven clinics treating nearly 1,500 patients in Bogota, Cali, Medellin and Barranquilla.
DaVita said that in the coming years, it plans to expand services in these cities and in other cities of Colombia.
Javier Uejbe, president of the board of directors of Esensa, said the agreement is a “partnership and together we can optimize results of our patients and for the Colombian health system.”
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