UPDATE – The Oncology Institute of Hope & Innovation Adds Los Angeles Practices to Network

TOI is excited to welcome additional physicians to its team of 80+ employed clinicians

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Oncology Institute for Hope and Innovation (TOI), one of the largest value-based community oncology groups in the United States, recently acquired the practices of Ellsworth R. Grant, MD, and Leo E. Orr, MD, expanding TOI’s network of more than 80 specially trained physicians and advanced practice providers.

“By joining with TOI, I can continue to provide personalized care to my patients while leveraging TOI’s outstanding medical resources,” Dr. Grant stated. Dr. Orr agreed, adding, “I am proud to join such a well-respected group of practitioners with a powerful reputation for cutting-edge care.”

The new Westlake facility will provide patients with the same advanced medical services and health care available to patients at all TOI locations.

The office is located at:
1245 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 801
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Call (213) 481-3948 for appointments.

Founded in 2007, TOI is one of the largest value-based oncology practices in the U.S., taking accountability for both the quality outcomes as well as the medical costs associated with a population of more than 1.5 million patients. They offer a diverse set of cutting-edge resources including:

• A leading clinical research program offering patients access to more than 130 clinical trials.
• Comprehensive dispensary services to offer convenience and savings to patients receiving oral chemotherapeutics.
• A care management program which helps patients navigate a complex health care system.
• A state-of-the-art website with educational resources, scheduling capabilities, and a convenient patient portal.

“We are excited to add Drs. Grant and Orr to TOI’s growing team of premier oncologists. Both physicians bring a wealth of medical knowledge and will provide outstanding care for our patients,” TOI COO Dr. Daniel Virnich remarked.

Advisors

Jefferies LLC acted as lead financial advisor and Guggenheim Securities, LLC acted as financial advisor to The Oncology Institute. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and UBS Investment Bank acted as financial advisors to DFP. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Jefferies LLC and UBS Investment Bank acted as capital markets advisors to DFP. Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to The Oncology Institute, White & Case LLP and Polsinelli PC acted as legal advisors to DFP, and Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP acted as legal advisor to Deerfield. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Jefferies LLC, UBS Investment Bank and Guggenheim Securities, LLC, acted as placement agents on the PIPE and Sidley Austin LLP acted as legal counsel to the placement agents.

About The Oncology Institute

Founded in 2007, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (TOI) is advancing oncology by delivering highly specialized, value-based cancer care in the community setting. TOI offers cutting-edge, evidence-based cancer care to a population of more than 1.5 million patients including clinical trials, stem cell transplants, transfusions, and other care delivery models traditionally associated with the most advanced care delivery organizations. With 80+ employed clinicians and more than 600 teammates in 50 clinic locations and growing, TOI is changing oncology for the better. For more information visit www.theoncologyinstitute.com.

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Contacts

Media

The Oncology Institute
Julie Korinke
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(562) 735-3226 x 88806

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(615) 760-4542

Investors

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