US-based independent specialised laboratory company Aurora Diagnostics has acquired West Georgia Pathology, a hospital-based practice in Georgia.

Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

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Aurora Diagnostics CEO Daniel Crowley said: "West Georgia is a well-known provider of pathology services in the local region.

"We are the nation’s leading operator of high quality regional pathology labs, and we are a natural fit for local pathology practices that want a corporate home as industry consolidation continues.

"Aurora can provide West Georgia with the resources and structure it needs to continue its growth in the region, while maintaining focus on its local patients."

"Aurora can provide West Georgia with the resources and structure it needs to continue its growth in the region, while maintaining focus on its local patients."

West Georgia provides pathology services to three local hospitals in the Tanner Health Systemm and also provides medical director services to area clinics in Georgia.

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West Georgia Pathology Dr Lawrence Alligo said: "West Georgia places great value on being a local healthcare provider, and we know Aurora Diagnostics believes in the importance of community-based medicine as well.

"We look forward to beginning this partnership with Aurora Diagnostics, and we know that the corporate support it provides will advance and improve our practice in West Georgia."

Aurora Diagnostics provides diagnostics and testing information services for the patients of its primary referral sources, including dermatologists, OB/GYN professionals, gastroenterologists, urologists, general surgeons, oncologists, and for more than 57 community hospitals.