Our Mission
Redefining Procedural Care
To make minimally invasive medicine the new default—delivering advanced procedures with greater clarity, efficiency, and coordination for both patients and physicians.
Our Vision
Beyond a Single Site
ELMNT IR is the first step toward a broader shift in how procedural care is delivered. Today, many of the most advanced treatments remain tied to large hospital systems—often introducing unnecessary complexity, delays, and fragmentation. We are building a new standard for minimally invasive medicine—one that combines clinical rigor, modern infrastructure, and seamless coordination across the care continuum. Over time, this model is intended to scale beyond a single site, expanding access to high-quality, minimally invasive care across markets.
Leadership
Clinical & Strategic Leadership
ELMNT IR is led by a team that brings together deep clinical expertise and experience building and scaling healthcare organizations.
Steven Yecies
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, ELMNT IR
Mr. Yecies has extensive experience in developing innovative care delivery models that expand patient access to advanced care beyond the traditional hospital setting while greatly reducing healthcare costs. At ELMNT IR, he leads the company's business growth as the organization scales from its initial two sites. His experience spans investing, operating, and company building for several leading healthcare services and technology companies. He holds an MBA from Harvard University, a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, and an AB from Dartmouth College.
Jonathan Steinberger, MD
Co-Founder, Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Steinberger is helping redefine how interventional radiology is delivered—bringing highly specialized, minimally invasive care into a more accessible outpatient setting. He works closely with physicians to ensure continuity of care while expanding access to advanced treatment options. Dr. Steinberger is a board-certified interventional radiologist who earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he also completed his residency in diagnostic radiology, followed by fellowship training in vascular and interventional radiology at UCLA.
Gabriel Lipshutz, MD
Co-Founder, Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Lipshutz is committed to advancing a more modern standard of care—one that prioritizes precision, efficiency, and patient experience. His work emphasizes delivering high-quality outcomes while reducing the physical and logistical burden of care. Dr. Lipshutz is a board-certified interventional radiologist who earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco and completed his residency in radiology at Oregon Health & Science University and the Dotter Institute, followed by fellowship training in interventional radiology at UCLA.
Jackie Ruffing, MHA
Vice President of Operations
Ms. Ruffing brings deep knowledge of Southern California's outpatient care landscape, shaped by extensive experience working with ambulatory surgery centers and specialty clinics. At ELMNT IR she is responsible for daily operations and providing exceptional patient and referring MD experiences. She holds a Master of Health Administration from West Coast University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Davis.
For Investors
We are developing a new category within procedural medicine—one that aligns clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational efficiency.
Our focus is on building a repeatable, high-quality model that can scale across locations while maintaining consistency in care delivery.
For Strategic Partners
ELMNT IR is designed to provide a consistent, high-quality environment for the application of minimally invasive therapies—outside of traditional hospital constraints.
We welcome conversations with select partners to support the responsible expansion of these treatments.
Opportunities
Partner With Us
ELMNT IR is building a scalable platform for minimally invasive procedural care. We are selectively engaging with partners who share a long-term view of how this category will evolve.
ELMNT IR Expands Vascular Program with Addition of Adam Plotnik, MD, FSIR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA ELMNT IR today announced that Adam Plotnik, MD, FSIR, has joined the organization as an
ELMNT IR Launches to Expand Access to Minimally Invasive Care and Redefine the Referral Experience
ELMNT IR today announced its official launch as a new outpatient interventional radiology (IR) services company designed to expand access
ELMNT IR Appoints Jackie Ruffing as Vice President of Operations
ELMNT IR today announced that Jackie Ruffing has joined the company as Vice President of Operations, strengthening the organization’s leadership
News & Announcements
Latest Updates
Updates on ELMNT IR, including new locations, partnerships, and developments as we continue to expand access to minimally invasive care.