Louis Church Named CEO at Echt Cancer Treatment Group

Louis Church has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Echt Cancer Treatment Group, a provider of oncologic diagnostics, radiation oncology, medical oncology and one of the nation’s largest providers of prostate seed implant therapy.

Gregory A. Echt, MD, founder of the Echt Cancer Treatment Group, said, “The CEO’s position is new, and was created specifically to execute the company’s plans for sustained growth and expansion in the north Texas region – and beyond.

“Louis has such exceptional experience and knowledge in the healthcare field, is a proven senior executive with a track record of growth management, and possesses the vision we need to build our organization into a diversified leader in cancer education and treatment in Texas.”

Church, 55, a resident of Fort Worth, was most recently President and CEO of Sante Rehabilitation Group, where he also was an investor and a member of the Board of Directors. He formerly was President, CEO and Vice Chairman of Signature Home Care Group. He also has been Director of Home Health Care for the Lifemark Hospital Corporation, and was Regional Manager of Kelly Services Healthcare.

“In my role, I plan to help Dr. Echt combine leading edge technology and state-of-the-art patient care systems with highly trained physicians and nurses to deliver superior cancer treatment in all of our markets – and new ones as well,” said Church. “My background as CEO of two other healthcare companies has prepared me to help achieve our shared vision in becoming a preeminent provider of oncological services.”

Providing more than 25,000 patient visits last year, the Echt Cancer Treatment Group employs more than 50 physicians, nurses, allied medical professionals and support personnel. The firm prides itself in offering the finest medical treatment available in the north Texas area. For more information, please visit www.lascolinascancercenter.com or www.prostateseedinstitute.com.