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DSI Renal Acquires New Smyrna Beach Artificial Kidney Center

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- Growing dialysis clinic will continue offering highly personalized attention in a family-like setting

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DSI Renal, a leading provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, announced today that it has acquired the New Smyrna Beach Artificial Kidney Center in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.  Previously owned by KRU Medical, the facility will continue to offer exceptional dialysis care and upscale amenities to patients in the New Smyrna Beach area.

"DSI shares our commitment to providing holistic, patient centered care to create a family-like environment," said Christopher Mai, M.D., Medical Director at the New Smyrna Beach Artificial Kidney Center.  "Along with my talented staff, I look forward to partnering with DSI's experienced leadership team to ensure that we offer the highest level of care to our long-standing as well as new patients."

The newly acquired facility features 11 in-center hemodialysis stations as well as a home training program.  Patient amenities include individual station television and internet access as well as convenient parking.  Located near I-95 and the Bert Fish Medical Center, the clinic address is 821 State Road 44.

"We are excited to welcome Dr. Mai and the great clinic staff to the DSI team," said Craig Goguen, President and Chief Executive Officer at DSI Renal.  "Their priority is the patient, which is directly in line with ours.  We look forward to facilitating a smooth transition for current patients and to investing further in the facility to extend services to new patients as well."

About DSI Renal

DSI Renal (formed as Dialysis Newco, Inc.) is a leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, offering state-of-the-art treatment for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure and renal disease.  Together with its physician partners, DSI Renal owns and operates 88 dialysis clinics in 23 states.  The company plans for growth through acquisition and development of new clinics as well as through establishment of additional joint venture partnerships with leading nephrologists for the clinic, hospital and alternate settings.  For more information, please visit www.dsi-corp.com.

Clinic Contact:
DSI New Smyrna Beach Dialysis
Tonya Phillips, R.N. - Clinic Manager
(386) 409-8855
tophillips@dsi-corp.com

Corporate Contact:
Giles Ward
DSI Renal
(615) 777-8200
gward@dsi-corp.com

Media Contact:
Angela Novak
Corner Office Communications
(615) 406-0715
anovak@cornerofficecommunication.com

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