MONZA-ARES and Brain Institute announced on Tuesday, May 26, that they are merging operations to create one of Romania’s leading private healthcare platforms focused on complex surgery and high-acuity care. The joint group is backed by US-based private equity firm Highlander Partners. The merger combines MONZA-ARES’ cardiology and complex surgery network with Brain Institute’s expertise in neurosurgery, ENT, pediatric orthopedics, and minimally invasive procedures.