Florida-based Sheridan Radiology and Pinellas Radiology Merge

Sheridan Radiology Services and Pinellas Radiology Associates have merged, forming the Sheridan Radiology Services of Pinellas Inc. in Florida, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Sheridan Radiology Services of Pinellas will provide imaging services at eleven sites in the Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg General Hospital, Edward White Hospital, Northside Hospital, and eight outpatient sites. Before the merger, Pinellas Radiology served the Pinellas County area with a group of eight radiologists. Sheridan Radiology Services is based in Sunrise, Florida, and employs more than 100 radiologists.

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