Mangrove Management Partners, The Vascular Care Group, and American Vascular Associates Commend CMS, MedPAC, and Dr. Oz for Actions that Support High-Quality, Lower-Cost Office-Based Care
Mangrove Management Partners (MMP), its affiliate The Vascular Care Group (TVCG), and American Vascular Associates (AVA) today thanked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), MedPAC, and Dr. Mehmet Oz and his leadership team for steps in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule that help sustain and strengthen office-based procedural care—continuing to expand rural healthcare, patient access and deliver high-quality outcomes at lower cost for critical needs.
Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center Celebrates Opening in Lowell, MA
Tufts Medicine Vascular + Vein Center proudly hosted an opening celebration to mark the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in Lowell, MA. A collaboration between Tufts Medicine, Mangrove Management Partners, The Vascular Care Group, and Commonwealth Radiology Associates, the center aims to bring high-quality, comprehensive vascular care closer to home for residents of Lowell and the Merrimack Valley communities.
Dr. Paul Gagne Assumes Expanded Role as Chief of Clinical Operations and Research at Mangrove Management Partners
The Vascular Care Group (“TVCG”) and Mangrove Management Partners (“Mangrove”, the affiliated management company of TVCG), announced today that Dr. Paul Gagne, will assume an expanded leadership role as Chief of Clinical Operations and Research. In this capacity, Dr. Paul Gagne will further lead and enhance clinical operations and research initiatives, with a strong focus on improving standardization of care and clinical outcomes.
Dr. Christopher J. Kwolek named Chief Medical Officer for Mangrove Management Partners
Mangrove Management Partners, the affiliated management company of the The Vascular Care Group (TVCG) and other vascular practices today announced it has named Christopher J. Kwolek, MD, MBA, FACS as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kwolek is an award-winning physician whose expertise in both inpatient and outpatient care settings will help to guide TVCG as its growing network of centers continues to expand access to state-of-the-art vascular care and improve the patient experience.
Mangrove Management Partners Closes Series B Equity Financing Round
Mangrove Management Partners (Mangrove), a platform management company focused on optimizing the delivery of vascular care, today announced it has closed a Series B equity financing round led by Wells Fargo Strategic Capital (WFSC), along with NewSpring Capital (“NewSpring”) and Dr. Robert Bessler, the founder and CEO of Sound Physicians. Proceeds will fuel Mangrove’s expansion throughout the Northeast as the rapidly growing epidemic of peripheral artery disease continues to drive demand for high-quality vascular care.
