HIFU Prostate Services Expands Management Team with Chief Operating Officer

John McLean brings significant amount of experience in HIFU, operations, marketing and medical imaging.

 CHARLOTTE, N.C. March 9, 2016. HIFU Prostate Services, LLC, a leading provider of minimally invasive prostate cancer treatments using high intensity focused ultrasound (“HIFU”), is pleased to announce the addition of John McLean as chief operating officer. McLean brings 17 years of experience in healthcare marketing and management to HIFU Prostate Services and will be responsible for managing treatment teams, training programs and marketing initiatives.

Prior to joining HIFU Prostate Services, McLean spent eight years at SonaCare Medical where he was involved in approximately 600 HIFU cases. While at SonaCare Medical, McLean served as product manager, business manager and service engineer; he brings experience in all areas of running a successful HIFU business.

“After working with John McLean at SonaCare Medical for eight years, it was clear that HIFU Prostate Services could benefit significantly from his experience as we continue to partner with leading urologists and place HIFU systems in the U.S. market.  He will be instrumental in our continued growth and expansion,” said John W. Linn, chief executive officer of HIFU Prostate Services.

“After leaving SonaCare Medical in January, I knew I wanted to continue to work with HIFU technology and help make it more accessible for patients looking for a minimally invasive treatment option. I interviewed several different HIFU companies that are offering treatment as I searched for the one that excelled most in quality of patient care, physician development and advancement of the HIFU technology. It was clear that HIFU Prostate Services has the superior national platform with an experienced HIFU staff and physician network focused on excellent patient care and physician training,” said McLean. 

Previously, McLean spent more than nine years in various leadership roles in healthcare ranging from medical imaging companies, healthcare service companies and the U.S. Army; these experiences give him a unique insight into the healthcare industry. McLean has set up and run healthcare support in hospitals, outpatient surgery centers and combat-support hospitals. 

HIFU Prostate Services was the first company to offer treatment using Sonablate HIFU technology in November 2015. The company rapidly expanded operations into four centers that will treat nearly 30 patients in March and three additional centers are planned to open this spring.

“We are thrilled to have John on board; his role will focus on the continued growth of the company’s existing treatment centers and support expansion as the company adds six additional treatment locations in the coming months,” said John Harris, chairman of HIFU Prostate Services.

About HIFU Prostate Services, LLC

HIFU Prostate Services (HPS) is the nation’s leading provider of minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment using high intensity focused ultrasound. HPS was founded to provide men access to a less invasive treatment option for prostate cancer that has the ability to eliminate cancer and preserve patient quality of life. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality of care, support, and technology to the patient and to the urology community for the treatment of localized prostate cancer using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) with the Sonablate. HPS was founded in 2015 by a seasoned management team with over 50 years of experience in the healthcare industry and over 30 years focused on HIFU technologies. HPS has the most experienced HIFU staff in the country with over 60 years of combined HIFU experience. HPS nurses and technicians have been involved in over 3,000 HIFU procedures. The HPS network includes 100 physicians across the U.S., and our physician proctors have experience with over 1,200 HIFU procedures. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC and has established partnerships with physicians and urology practices throughout the country. For additional information, visit http://www.hifuprostateservices.com.

Media Contact: John Linn, 704-737-5925

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