Neall French Neall French is a healthcare entrepreneur and investor known for solving complex challenges and scaling high-impact ventures. His work has driven improved patient well-being and generated hundreds of millions in revenue, evolving from national pharmacy operations to leading clinical labs and wound care practices across the country. Neall French

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Neall French is a healthcare entrepreneur and investor known for solving complex challenges and scaling high-impact ventures. His work has driven improved patient well-being and generated hundreds of millions in revenue, evolving from national pharmacy operations to leading clinical labs and wound care practices across the country.
Neall French

ABOUT

Overview

Neall French

Neall French

OWNER / SHAREHOLDER
Neall is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing companies in the healthcare sector.

Neall and his partners have generated hundreds of millions in revenue across their portfolio, including Encore Wound Care which recently ranked #32 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.

His strategic vision and operational excellence continue to attract forward-thinking investors and partners across the healthcare landscape.

Neall French

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

Professional History

Over the past decade, Neall and his partners have built and led businesses at the forefront of healthcare innovation. They began by owning and operating a national pharmacy, then strategically expanded into the clinical laboratory space—first through commercial and physician-owned labs.

In 2017, these labs adopted advanced Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) molecular testing, laying the foundation for the explosive growth of MedArbor Diagnostics. By 2020, MedArbor had become one of the first validated COVID-19 labs in the U.S., capable of processing up to 20,000 samples per day with a 48-hour turnaround time. This capability positioned the company to serve long-term care facilities, hospitals, the NCAA, and professional sports teams across the nation during a critical time.

Building on this momentum, Neall and his team joined the ownership group that acquired Cordant Health Solutions—now Navis Clinical Laboratories. Navis is recognized as a premier behavioral health lab platform, with operations in Washington, New York, and Massachusetts. Their success in pharmacy and diagnostics naturally evolved into new verticals, including mobile wound care.

Today, Neall and his partners operate Encore Wound Care, a multi-state clinical practice that stands as the largest mobile wound clinic in Ohio and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S., treating over 6,000 wounds each week. Complementing this is Encore Surgical Supplies, which provides patients with essential wound and surgical supplies for post-operative care.

Supporting these operations is Novo Health Care Services, a healthcare-focused software company founded in 2015. Novo powers much of the group’s infrastructure with custom-built solutions for pharmacy and lab services. With a team of over a dozen full-time software engineers and developers, Novo plays a critical role across the portfolio and is a core pillar of the group’s technology strategy.

Most recently, Encore Wound Care earned national recognition by ranking #32 on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. This milestone highlights both the extraordinary growth of the organization and Neall’s ability to transform a vision into a category-leading healthcare provider. The recognition reflects not only financial performance, but also the company’s impact on patients, providers, and healthcare partners across multiple states.

EXPERTISE

Leadership Skills

With over a decade of leadership in healthcare, Neall brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial vision and operational precision. His work spans multiple sectors, including diagnostics, clinical care, and healthcare technology, each marked by rapid growth, innovation, and measurable impact.

Strategic Expansion

Proven ability to identify and grow businesses across multiple healthcare verticals.

Clinical Operations

Hands-on experience managing the operations of high-volume labs and mobile care practices.

Diagnostic Innovation

Early adoption of PCR testing positioned ventures at the forefront of the COVID-19 response.

Scalable Infrastructure

Built systems capable of processing tens of thousands of medical tests daily with rapid turnaround.

Vertical Integration

Established end-to-end solutions—from patient care to supply chain and proprietary software.

Healthcare Tech

Leverages in-house software development to optimize pharmacy, lab, and clinical services.

PORTFOLIO

Business Investments

Neall’s portfolio reflects a strategic, hands-on approach to building and scaling businesses that drive innovation and improve patient outcomes. From clinical laboratories and wound care practices to real estate, software, and surgical supply companies, each venture is thoughtfully aligned to create value, enhance care delivery, and support long-term growth in the healthcare field.
MedArbor Diagnostics

MedArbor Diagnostics

Advanced clinical lab specializing in molecular and toxicology testing.
Encore Holdings

Encore Holdings

Healthcare investment group managing a diverse clinical and tech portfolio.
Encore Real Estate Partners

Encore Real Estate Partners

Develops and manages real estate for healthcare operations.
Encore Wound Care

Encore Wound Care

Multi-state practice delivering high-volume, high-quality wound care.
Navis Clinical Laboratories

Navis Clinical Laboratories

Behavioral health lab platform with a national footprint.
Primus Wound Care

Primus Wound Care

Expanding access to specialized wound care. Now Encore Wound Care.
Novo Healthcare Services

Novo Healthcare Services

Custom software powering pharmacy, lab operations, and more.
Encore Surgical Supplies

Encore Surgical Supplies

Delivers essential wound and surgical supplies to patients.
Novo Capital, LLC

Novo Capital, LLC

Novo Capital invests in meaningful ventures with lasting value.

MEDIA

In The News

Encore Ranks No. 32 on Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies | Aug 12, 2025
We are proud to share that Encore Wound Care has been ranked No. 32 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies with a three-year growth rate of 6,746%! This recognition places us among the most dynamic and innovative businesses in the country, and is a testament to the dedication of our team, the trust of our partners, and the impact we have on the patients we serve … >> Read More

Encore Wound Care acquires Canton-based wound care division | Jul 11, 2025
A North Royalton-based mobile wound care company has acquired the wound care division of Canton-based Pinnacle Care Providers. Encore Wound Care announced its purchase of the division on Wednesday, July 9. The acquisition will increase the company’s foothold in the Ohio market as the company continues to expand … >> Read More

Encore Wound Care Acquires Pinnacle Care Providers’ Wound Care Division | Jul 9, 2025
Encore Wound Care is pleased to announce the acquisition of the wound care division of Pinnacle Care Providers. With this strategic move, Encore significantly expands its specialized wound care services … >> Read More

Encore Wound Care Eyes More M&A, Early Investor Talks | May 13, 2025
Encore Wound Care, a mobile wound care provider based in North Royalton, Ohio, is open to early conversations with interested investors … >> Read More

Exciting Announcement: Encore Wound Care’s Expansion into Indiana | May 6, 2025
Encore Clinical Holdings Corp. is thrilled to share the news of its wound care operation’s expansion into Indiana, effective February 2025. This strategic move reinforces Encore’s footprint … >> Read More

Cleveland’s bustling health care sector boosts wound care biz | Apr 29, 2025
The booming health care industry of Northeast Ohio is creating an ecosystem for wound care innovation and businesses in the region. Cleveland-area startups … >> Read More

Encore Wound Care Expands Operations into Tennessee | Feb 19, 2025
Encore Clinical Holdings Corp. is proud to announce the expansion of its wound care division into Tennessee, effective December 2024. With this move, Encore extends its footprint … >> Read More

Tiger BioSciences through its wholly owned Subsidiary Tiger Wound Care Acquires Novo Health Care Service’s Encore Surgical HealPACK Solutions | Feb 13, 2025
Novo Health Care Service and Encore Surgical Supplies developed the HealPACK as an innovative surgical dressing solution that enhances the post-surgery healing process, delivered to the patient’s door for treatment … >> Read More

Encore Clinical Holdings Corp Acquiring Ohio Wound Care in Northeastern Ohio | Sep 17, 2024
Encore Clinical Holdings Corp is excited to announce the expansion of its wound care business in Northeast Ohio with the acquisition of a controlling interest of Ohio Wound Care effective September 1st … >> Read More

Encore Clinical Holdings Corp Expanding Encore Wound Care into Kentucky | Sep 10, 2024
Encore Clinical Holdings Corp is excited to announce the expansion of its wound care business into Kentucky effective July 2024. As the largest provider of wound care in Ohio, this strategic expansion … >> Read More

North Royalton-based Encore to expand its regional footprint | Apr 22, 2024
Following an acquisition last month, North Royalton’s Encore Clinical Holdings is expanding its regional footprint. The wound care services provider plans to roll out services in Kentucky and Indiana this summer … >> Read More

Encore Clinical Holdings Corp Acquires Primus Wound Care, Becoming the Largest Wound Care Provider in Ohio | Mar 13, 2024
Encore Clinical Holdings Corp is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Primus Wound Care, marking a significant expansion in its services, and establishing itself as the largest provider of wound care in Ohio … >> Read More

CONTACT

Get In Touch

Email

nfrench@encoreclinicalservices.com

Phone

(216) 338-7633

Info

More about Neall

Neall graduated from Saint Ignatius High School in 2002, University of Cincinnati in 2007, and played professional baseball in the New York Yankees Organization.

He enjoys entrepreneurship and mentoring other young, ambitious individuals. He is co-inventor of a U.S. patent related to cognitive function and evaluation.

His absolute passion is his 4 children, with whom he resides in Brecksville, Ohio. He enjoys coaching their sports, traveling, and experiencing life with them.

Neall French
Neall French
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