Advanced Urology Institute has affiliated with Solaris Health, a portfolio company of Lee Equity.

AUI is a professional corporation of medical doctors and provides urologic care to patients throughout Florida. AUI will bring over 105 providers who care for over 150,000 unique patients each year to Solaris.

“As one of the largest urology groups in the U.S., AUI had a wealth of options for prospective partners, and ultimately the physician leaders determined that joining like-minded physicians at Solaris was the best option for their future,” commented Kevin Palamara, managing director at Provident.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP served as legal counsel to Solaris, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP served as legal counsel to AUI.Provident Healthcare Partners, a healthcare investment banking firm, has advised AUI on the affiliation.