ORLANDO – Cogent Bank (“Cogent”) announces expansion of its banking services to healthcare professional practice groups. The new division will serve the growing number of practices throughout the state with local bankers who provide personalized client service.

Cogent’s seasoned financial experts are providing customized banking services to healthcare practices to achieve their financial goals, including increased profitability and improved cash flow. Leaning on years of experience, Cogent’s professionals offer banking solutions to healthcare practices looking to expand operations; change locations; add partners and ancillary services; and purchase the latest healthcare technology—giving healthcare professionals more time to focus on patient health while Cogent guides the financial health of the practice.

“Adding a dedicated healthcare banking team at Cogent Bank allows us to understand the challenges unique to the industry. We know our clients well, respond quickly and provide solutions to help them grow their practice,” says Gina Medlock, senior vice president of Commercial Baking at Cogent Bank.

Cogent’s healthcare banking division serves Florida’s top dentists, veterinarians, physicians and eye care professionals, allowing doctors and their teams access to knowledgeable healthcare banking specialists who tailor personalized solutions to fit the financial needs and challenges of healthcare offices.

Cogent Bank offers services to fit each stage of a practice, including mergers and acquisitions; debt re-financing; partnership buy-ins/buyouts; equipment purchase; expansion, relocation or remodeling; as well as commercial real estate purchases and refinances.

Cogent Bank is a state-chartered bank that has operated as a full-service business and personal bank since 2001. With over $1 billion in total assets Cogent offers multiple banking centers in North, Central and Southwest Florida. Cogent offers a broad range of lending, depository, treasury management and mobile banking services designed to meet the complex and diverse needs of its clients while staying focused on the local communities it serves. Cogent believes banking is personal and requires high-touch, innovative services designed to make managing financial transactions easier. Cogent pairs its financial expertise with a passion for learning more about its clients’ goals and objectives. To learn more, visit www.cogentbank.com.