Dr. Michael Fiorillo
By Joshua Burd
The Clinical Group has appointed Dr. Michael Fiorillo as its chief medical officer, bringing new expertise to its Hackensack-based team of health care real estate consultants.
The firm said Fiorillo, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, has a career that has included clinical practice, multisite surgery center ownership and an exit through a private equity investment. That brings what it hailed as an “uncommon trifecta of expertise” to its rapidly growing firm, where he’ll lead clinical strategy and physician relations, translating his firsthand experience of building, scaling and monetizing a medical practice into actionable guidance for clients.
His appointment marks a pivotal step in The Clinical Group’s expansion across the tristate area into Florida and beyond.
“Michael’s journey, which includes launching and expanding a top-tier medical practice to owning medical real estate to navigating the complexities of private equity, aligns perfectly with our mission and business model,” said Jonathan Marks, founder, CEO and managing member of The Clinical Group. “His clinical leadership and physician relations expertise, paired with the operational strength of our advisory team, headed by Walter LeStrange and Jeff Tarlowe, elevates every part of our platform.”
Fiorillo’s career trajectory is considered a blueprint for physician entrepreneurship, according to a news release. After establishing a thriving plastic surgery practice from the ground up, he went on to acquire surgery centers and, subsequently, pursue private equity opportunities.
That positions him to advise and advocate for the physicians, medical groups, hospitals and investors The Clinical Group serves every day.
“After building my practice from the ground up, acquiring surgery centers, and moving into private equity, I know exactly what physicians need today,” Fiorillo said. “I am thrilled to join The Clinical Group to bridge clinical excellence with smart business strategy and deliver real solutions that put patients and physicians first.”
The firm provides advisory, brokerage, development and investment services to doctors, medical groups, hospitals and investors through their life cycle, including a dedicated physicians fund, the news release said. That can include lease and sales transactions, portfolio acquisitions, dispositions and new development, which the company offers with the help of clinical, real estate, financial and operational experts.
