Steve Straus

Steve Straus has extensive experience in the healthcare industry spanning over 40 years. Steve is currently serving as the Head of Private Equity and Lender Coverage at SCALE Healthcare since June 2021. Previously, Steve worked as a Principal at The Altumeta Group, LLC, where they advised private equity sponsors, management teams, lenders, law firms, and physicians in transforming and strengthening healthcare services companies. From 2015 to 2018, they served as the President & CEO of Sona Dermatology & MedSpa, a private equity sponsored network of dermatology clinics and med spas. Prior to that, Steve was the CEO of LCA Vision from 2006 to 2009 and held the position of Group President at Jordan Industries Inc. from 1997 to 2000. Steve also served as Senior VP Ambulatory Surgery Division at HCA Healthcare from 1993 to 1997. Steve began their career at Baxter Healthcare & American Hospital Supply Corporation, where they held the position of Vice President of Sales from 1978 to 1993.

Steve Straus's education history includes a period of study at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. However, no specific details are provided regarding the time frame, degree, or field of study pursued at the university.