Press Release

U.S. Renal Care Inc. Names Pirri President, Chief Operating Officer
4/19/07, J. Christopher Brengard
DALLAS, TEXAS — U.S. Renal Care Inc., which acquires, develops and operates dialysis centers in joint venture partnerships with nephrologists, hired Stephen Pirri as president and chief operating officer. Pirri will be responsible for overall clinic operations at U.S. Renal Care.

Pirri has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Most recently, he served as general manager with Baxter Renal Division, working in the U.S. and internationally. Prior to that, he was senior vice president for Gambro Healthcare, working in both sales and operational roles. He has also held executive level positions with Urotherapies Inc., Haemonetics Corporation and Coram Healthcare.

“Stephen’s experience will enable us to focus our efforts to continue to provide outstanding patient care, operate efficiently and attract and retain top clinical talent,” said Chris Brengard, CEO of U.S. Renal Care Inc. “We are pleased to add his expertise to our executive team.”

Pirri has a bachelor degree in political science from Furman University and has completed graduate work at Tulane University.

About U.S. Renal Care Inc.
Founded in 2000 by an experienced team of healthcare executives, U.S. Renal Care Inc. works in partnership with nephrologists to develop, acquire, and operate outpatient treatment centers for persons suffering from chronic kidney failure, also known as end stage renal disease. The company provides patients with their choice of a full range of quality in-center, acute, or at-home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services. With additional clinics in development, U.S. Renal Care operates 35 dialysis clinics in Texas and Arkansas and cares for approximately 2,500 dialysis patients.

For more information on U.S. Renal Care Inc., please visit www.usrenalcare.com