Reichel Realty & Investments Inc. announced a new Healthcare Real Estate Brokerage & Business Advisory Division headed by Benjamin Patipa, MD, who  joined the firm as vice president.

The new division of the long-established boutique firm provides services and guidance for healthcare clients in business growth or transition planning, and a wide range of related real estate matters.  

Patipa, a physician, business leader and serial healthcare entrepreneur, brings more than 30 years of leadership experience as CEO, COO and president of public and private companies in healthcare, real estate investment, technology, brand development and financial services.  As CEO of Tenet Healthcare Corp.’s Accountable Care Organization (ACO) in Florida, he helped lead its healthcare reform initiatives. He also served as Assistant President at HearX Ltd., COO at Allianz N.A., CEO at Bravo! Brands, Inc., and EVP at eHDL/Healthnet  Data Link. Earlier in his career, Patipa worked with Sonus USA and led P&F Real Estate Investment Group.

Patipa also pioneered successful innovative ventures including Weight For Me, the nation’s first and most recognized Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Control center, and MedMark Group healthcare marketing and advertising agency.

“With today’s uncertainties around healthcare policy, it’s more important than ever for providers and practitioners to make smart, strategic decisions,” said President Bill Reichel. “As a physician and experienced health care industry executive, Ben brings real value to our clients, whether analyzing and finding the right real estate solution, or helping forge new relationships to grow or sell a practice.” 

Synergies with Reichel Realty & Investments’ many services and with its Business Brokerage and Advisory Division, launched in 2015, add value for clients navigating the fast-changing healthcare environment, Reichel noted. “As physicians and healthcare entrepreneurs look to keep pace with change, real estate is a significant factor, whether it’s disposition or purchase of a building, or lease negotiations. Ben’s deep healthcare and business management expertise and our firm’s 30-year track record make the new division a natural growth opportunity,” said Reichel.

Reichel also pointed to regional market dynamics that spurred the new division. “Palm Beach/Treasure Coast demographics make this an increasingly attractive healthcare market, with a strong, fluid inventory of suitable real estate,” he said.   

For more information, visit www.reichelrealty.com, or call 561 478-4440.