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DW HEALTHCARE PARTNERS

SEC Registered

We know healthcare.

PARK CITY, UThttps://dwhp.com435-645-4050
Assets Under Management
$1B–$5B
Year Founded
2002
Employees
34
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
12

About the firm

Founded in 2002, DW Healthcare Partners (DWHP) is a healthcare-focused private equity firm with over 150 years of combined experience. The firm manages six funds with over $2.7 billion in assets under management and has completed 46 platform investments and 81 add-ons. Its investors include large corporate pension plans, insurance companies, foundations, fund of fund managers, high net worth family trusts, and endowments.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

Pooled Vehicles

Areas of expertise

Private EquityHealthcareBuyoutsMinority InvestmentsGrowth EquityAdd-on AcquisitionsPortfolio ManagementAssets Under Management

Services

Private equity investment in healthcare companies, including controlling interest purchases, minority transactions, and partnership with management teams. The firm focuses on growth through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions, and demonstrates flexibility in structuring transactions to cater to owner goals post-closing.

Private funds / alternatives
Private Equity

Who they serve

Large corporate pension plans, insurance companies, foundations, fund of fund managers, high net worth family trusts, endowments, and healthcare business owners and management teams.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans12$2.7B

0 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Lance C. Ruud
MANAGING MEMBER
Andrew C. Carragher
MANAGING MEMBER
John B. Benear
MANAGING MEMBER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Douglas Schillinger
MANAGING MEMBER
Rodney Eugene Boone
MANAGING MEMBER
Lance C. Ruud
TRUSTEE
Ii Trust U/a/d 8/28/02 The John B. Benear
MEMBER
Kimberly F. Ruud
TRUSTEE
John B. Benear
TRUSTEE

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
UT
PARK CITYHQ
TORONTO

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#160555
SEC Number
801-73231
Disciplinary History
No
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Performance-based / Other

Data as of March 25, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

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