LUGPA Welcomes 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Newly Elected Officers and Board Members to Champion Independent Urology Practice

Chicago, IL – November 16, 2024 – LUGPA, the national voice representing independent urology practices in the United States, is proud to announce its newest members of the Board of Directors for 2024-2025. This group of leaders includes four new Board members, alongside four individuals who have been elected to new officer positions. The new members, who were elected by the membership during online voting in the fall, are committed to advancing the mission of independent urology.

LUGPA congratulates these newly elected officers:

• Scott Sellinger, M.D., as president
• Jeffrey Spier, M.D., as president elect
• Evan R. Goldfischer, M.D., MBA, MPH, as immediate past president
• Kirsten Anderson, MHA, CMPE, CPC, CASC, as treasurer
• Benjamin Lowentritt, M.D., FACS, as secretary

LUGPA also welcomes new members to the Board of Directors, including:

• Gordon Brown, D.O.
• Benjamin Coons, M.D.
• Erika Ferrozzo, MHA
• Vahan Kassabian, M.D., FACS, FRCS (C)

Elected to a new two-year term and continuing on LUGPA’s Board of Directors are:

• Jason Hafron, M.D., CMO
• Timothy Richardson, M.D.

“As we continue to navigate an evolving health care landscape, I am excited to welcome LUGPA’s newly appointed Board of Directors,” said Celeste Kirschner, chief executive officer of LUGPA. “This diverse group of leaders brings incomparable expertise, passion and dedication to our mission of advancing and preserving the independent practice of urology. I am confident their vision and leadership will further strengthen LUGPA’s impact in ensuring that the voices of independent urologists and their patients are heard across the nation.”

To learn more about LUGPA, visit www.lugpa.org.

About LUGPA

LUGPA is the only nonprofit urology trade association in the US. Since its founding in 2008, LUGPA has earned national recognition in the pursuit of its mission to preserve and advance the independent practice of urology while demonstrating quality and value to patients, vendors, third-party payors, legislators and regulatory agencies. The robust resources LUGPA provides help member groups to meet the challenges of independent practice in today's rapidly changing health care marketplace. For more information, visit www.lugpa.org.

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