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PLUS Diagnostics Announces Senior Executive Appointments

Friday, September 18, 2009 General News
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LAKEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 10 PLUS Diagnostics, a leading anatomic pathology company, announced today that it has expanded its executive team with the addition of two laboratory industry veterans. The company has appointed Mohammad Kamal, M.D. to chief medical officer and Mark Machulcz to executive vice president of operations.
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Dr. Kamal and Mr. Machulcz bring more than 30 years of combined anatomic pathology experience to PLUS Diagnostics. Dr. Kamal is an assistant clinical professor of pathology at UCLA. He was also the first medical director for the Los Angeles laboratory of Dianon Systems, a LabCorp company. Mr. Machulcz previously directed pan-India operations for a unit of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated. Prior to that position, he was a director of clinical and anatomic pathology operations for a unit of Quest.
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The senior appointments are part of PLUS Diagnostics' strategy to become the leading national anatomic pathology laboratory. By the end of 2009, the company will have opened two new laboratories, increased its medical and support team from 120 to more than 225 people, and expanded into the hematology and oncology specialties. PLUS Diagnostics has grown its base of customers to achieve record sales, earnings and year-over-year revenue growth since partnering with Water Street Healthcare Partners, a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on health care.

"The addition of these highly accomplished executives to our team is another important step toward our goal of becoming the nation's premier multi-specialty anatomic pathology laboratory," said Chief Executive Officer Doug Berg. "Their knowledge and experience will play an instrumental role in our continued development of innovative services and profitable growth. We have built the industry's leading platform for delivering customized diagnostic services that meet the unique needs of the gastroenterology and urology specialties. Our intention is to extend that platform into the hematology and oncology specialties."

Dr. Kamal will focus on leading PLUS Diagnostics' team of pathologists and expanding the company's science technologies. He has expertise across a range of specialties with particular proficiency in gastrointestinal pathology. Dr. Kamal completed his residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center and his gastrointestinal pathology fellowship training at UCLA. He is frequently asked to lecture at global medical meetings on gastrointestinal pathology and laboratory operations. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the College of American Pathologists.

Mr. Machulcz will oversee PLUS Diagnostics' California and New Jersey laboratory operations and support staff. During his tenure at Quest Diagnostics, he improved the company's anatomic pathology service levels and productivity, and implemented six sigma projects that contributed to more efficient lab operations. Mr. Machulcz received his bachelor's degree in medical technology from St. Louis University and his master's degree in business administration from Johns Hopkins University.

"We are pleased to have Mark and Mohammad join PLUS Diagnostics," said President and Chief Operating Officer David Pauluzzi. "Their collective years of knowledge and experience will add another level of expertise to our strong management team. Together we will expand our capabilities to offer the most advanced diagnostics available to physicians and the patients they serve."

About PLUS Diagnostics

PLUS Diagnostics is a leading national pathology company that provides a full range of multi-specialty services, including extensive diagnostic procedures and specialist consultations. Accredited by the College of American Pathologists, PLUS Diagnostics has long been recognized for exceptional service and quality. The company currently focuses on a broad base of specialty pathology services, including urology, gastroenterology and hematopathology. For more information, visit, www.plusdx.com.

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