7 Pillars Expands Transition Advisory Services with NDP
7 Pillars is expanding its transition advisory services through a merger with NDP, a private practice transition firm. By bringing in private practice services, 7 Pillars can offer healthcare professionals a more comprehensive advisory platform as they navigate one of the most important business decisions of their careers.
With NDP’s deep private practice transition experience now part of 7 Pillars, we have expanded our services to deliver more robust guidance, deeper transaction insight, and greater support at every stage of our client’s journey.
About NDP
Founded in 2005, NDP built its reputation helping dental and healthcare practice owners successfully navigate private practice transitions. Through decades of experience providing buyer/seller consulting, valuation, and practice listing services, NDP equips doctors with the insights and tools needed to successfully navigate the buying or selling journey.
Built on a Shared Foundation
While this marks an exciting new chapter, the relationship between 7 Pillars and NDP has deep roots. 7 Pillars Partner and Co-Founder Christy Ratcliff has played an integral role on the NDP team, serving as Head of Consulting and Managing Partner since 2014. Under her leadership, she has helped build both 7 Pillars and NDP around a shared commitment to client success. Both organizations have fostered a culture centered on personalized guidance and dedicated support through every stage of the transition process.
Our Expanded Services
- Transition Valuations
- Divorce Valuations
- Buyer Consulting for Doctor-to-Doctor Practice Sales
- Seller Consulting for Doctor-to-Doctor Practice Sales
- Private Practice Listing Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that NDP is now part of 7 Pillars?
NDP’s offerings have integrated into 7 Pillars to create a broader transition advisory platform for healthcare professionals. By bringing together NDP’s private practice transition and valuation experience with 7 Pillars’ M&A advisory capabilities, the combined team can help clients evaluate more paths, preserve continuity as their needs evolve and move forward with greater confidence.
Why are NDP and 7 Pillars coming together?
Practice transitions are becoming more complex, and healthcare professionals often need guidance across more than one path. Some doctors may be considering a private sale or associate buy-in, while others may be evaluating partnership, DSO, private equity or institutional opportunities. Bringing NDP into 7 Pillars allows the combined team to support clients across a fuller range of transition options.
Is NDP going away?
No. While the integrated firm will operate under the 7 Pillars brand, NDP’s experience, relationships, and private practice transition expertise will remain an important part of achieving clients’ goals.