ORTHOLONESTAR ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

RELEASE DATE:
April 10, 2023

Houston, TX, April 10, 2023 — OrthoLoneStar, the largest independent orthopedic practice in Texas, has
named Anthony Brooks, Azalea Orthopedics CEO, as their new Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2023.
Azalea Orthopedics is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.

Mr. Brooks is a highly respected, nationally known, healthcare industry veteran who joined Azalea
Orthopedics in 2018 as their Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Azalea, he served as the Chief Operating
Officer at the Longview Regional Medical Center in Longview, Texas. He also held the positions of Chief
Financial Officer and Assistant Chief Executive Officer for the Sparks Health System in Arkansas. Mr. Brooks
earned his Masters of Business Administration from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri.

“OrthoLoneStar is very fortunate to have the caliber of leadership that Anthony Brooks brings to our
organization. Our entire executive team is thrilled with the efficiencies and growth that he will bring to this
position,” stated Dr. Bryan Williamson, Orthopedic Surgeon and OrthoLoneStar Board Member.

As OrthoLoneStar COO, Mr. Brooks will oversee the executive management and daily operations of six
statewide orthopedic practices: Houston based Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and Fondren
Orthopedic Group; Dallas based Texas Orthopaedic Associates and Carrell Clinic; Azalea Orthopedics based in
Tyler, Texas, and Texas Orthopedics Sports & Rehabilitation Associates based in Austin, Texas.

“I’m excited to continue the work of building OrthoLoneStar into the premier orthopedic platform in Texas
and beyond,” says Brooks. “My ability to closely collaborate with a distinguished team of physicians, practice
leaders and dedicated staff members will ultimately benefit thousands of patients by delivering exceptional
service and outcomes.”

ORTHOLONESTAR ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Apr 10, 2023

ORTHOLONESTAR ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER