Cardiovascular Logistics Names Dr. Gary Kirsh Chief Executive Officer
Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), a national cardiology management services organization, appointed Gary M. Kirsh, M.D. as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
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Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL), a national cardiology management services organization, appointed Gary M. Kirsh, M.D. as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Kirsh has served on CVL's board since November 2025 and has over three decades of experience building physician-led specialty platforms.
Dr. Kirsh co-founded and formerly led Solaris Health, which he expanded to 1,000 providers across 250+ locations in 14 states before its approximately $2.4 billion acquisition by Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) in November 2025, where it became part of The Specialty Alliance and the cornerstone of a national Urology Alliance. CVL founder and outgoing CEO David Konur transitions to Chairman of the Board, focusing on strategy, key relationships, and acquisitions alongside partner Lee Equity Partners. According to CVL, the platform now includes over 425 providers across seven states, supporting leading cardiovascular practices while emphasizing independent, physician-led care.
Positive
- New CEO with multi-decade platform experience as Dr. Gary Kirsh assumes leadership of CVL
- Prior $2.4 billion Solaris Health sale to Cardinal Health showcases Kirsh’s large-scale platform-building track record
- CVL scale exceeds 425 providers across seven states since founding in 2023
- Founder continuity as David Konur moves to Chairman, retaining focus on strategy and acquisitions
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News Market Reaction – CAH
On Jul 15, the first trading day after this news, CAH closed 2.25% below the previous close.
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Key Figures
- Solaris platform size
- 1,000 providers
- Size of Solaris Health organization built by Dr. Kirsh
- Practice locations
- 250+ locations
- Solaris Health practice locations in the United States
- States served
- 14 states
- Geographic footprint of Solaris Health
- Solaris acquisition value
- $2.4 billion
- Acquisition of Solaris Health by Cardinal Health in November 2025
- Tenure as CEO
- 24 years
- Konur’s tenure as CEO of Cardiovascular Institute of the South
- CVL providers
- over 425 providers
- Current size of Cardiovascular Logistics network
- CVL states
- 7 states
- Current geographic footprint of Cardiovascular Logistics
- Board service start
- November 2025
- Date Dr. Kirsh joined CVL’s Board of Directors
Historical Context
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Veteran physician executive and former Solaris Health CEO to lead one of the nation's largest cardiology platforms
Dr. Kirsh is the co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Solaris Health, which he built into the largest urology management services organization in
A practicing urologist for three decades, Dr. Kirsh is a nationally recognized advocate for independent, physician-led medicine. He is a founder and former President of the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), the national trade association representing independent urology, and he has served as President of the American Association of Clinical Urologists, the North Central Section of the American Urological Association, and the Ohio Urologic Society. Dr. Kirsh has been active in advocacy for independent medicine and has testified at the state and
"CVL has built something rare in healthcare — a national platform of premier cardiology practices that have come together without losing what makes each of them exceptional," said Dr. Gary Kirsh, Chief Executive Officer of CVL. "Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in
David Konur founded CVL in partnership with Lee Equity Partners ("Lee Equity") in 2023 after a 24 year tenure as the CEO of Cardiovascular Institute of the South and is transitioning to Chairman of CVL's Board of Directors. Konur and Lee Equity had a shared vision to create an organization to support the leading cardiovascular practices in the country. Konur has successfully led CVL's development into a national leader in cardiovascular care with over 425 providers across 7 states today. On his decision to lead the Board, Konur said, "It has been a privilege to lead the development of CVL. I have been fortunate to assemble a best in class management team and partner with an incredible group of physician partners who are focused on our mission to deliver the highest quality of cardiovascular care available. As I transition to Chairman of the Board, I will continue to focus on CVL's strategy, key industry relationships, acquisitions and help advise Lee Equity on evaluating opportunities in the healthcare services sector. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Gary Kirsh and our executive team to lead CVL in the next phase of its growth as we fundamentally change how cardiovascular care is delivered in our country."
About Cardiovascular Logistics
Founded through a combination of some of the country's premier cardiology practices, Cardiovascular Logistics is a leading national cardiology management services organization committed to providing patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Through its affiliated practices, CVL supports approximately 440 cardiovascular providers delivering comprehensive cardiac, vascular, and electrophysiology services across multiple states. For more information, visit cvlhealth.com.
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