About Us
Who We Are
Standing Bear Diagnostics is a sales and marketing company providing best-fit diagnostic laboratory services to your business. We maintain a network of relationships with reliable laboratories to ensure next-generation precision diagnostic testing.
We are unique in the customer service we provide to our clients. We invest significant time and resources learning about each clients’ needs and understanding their distinctive internal processes. For a long-term, successful relationship, we believe this is critical. Our services are customized with proactive account managers focused on delivering the services promised in the most efficient means possible.
Our methodology is simple. We start by meeting with prospective clients in their space to understand workflow and internal processes. This hands-on approach allows us to discover subtle workplace interactions that phone calls miss. After an analysis of your needs, we formulate an accurate and honest assessment of how we may best provide for your business.
Once all are in agreement of what is required, we begin a comprehensive onboarding process with respect for our clients’ valuable time. Our account managers are attentive throughout the implementation and production phases with an emphasis on communication for all parties involved.
In a short amount of time, the flow of testing and results becomes streamlined, and we move into account maintenance. From this point on Standing Bear Diagnostics becomes an integral part of your operations with ongoing proactive communication. We supplement our high level of service with data reviews and generation of usable, actionable reports to our valued clients.
Standing Bear Diagnostics believe clients should expect accurate, reliable, and fast turnaround of diagnostic testing. Treatment plans and best outcomes for patients rely on these tests and Standing Bear Diagnostics is committed to delivering what we promise.
Meet our Management Team
Alex Boyer, MD
Chief Executive Officer
Victor Apat
Chief Financial Officer
Heather Ward
Senior Account Executive
About Alex
Alex Boyer is CEO of Standing Bear Diagnostics, a sales and marketing consulting firm that works independently to connect healthcare providers with diagnostic clinical laboratories. Alex is responsible for strategic growth and operations of the company. As a physician, he has first-hand experience with ordering and interpreting test results. His medical background and practice management background brings a healthcare provider perspective to the organization.
Alex received his undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill NC, medical doctorate degree from George Washington University DC, and clinical residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina SC. Alex has more than 18 years’ experience in private practice as a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is a former president of the South Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists. Alex was an officer in The United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and worked as a physician anesthesiologist in the Indian Health Service. He is an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota Nation, Pine Ridge reservation, and a descendant of the Standing Bear lineage.
About Victor
Victor has a long career in development and construction, currently a Managing Member of a multi-faceted development company working in the senior living, market rate apartment and hotel sectors in addition to a commercial real estate inspection services company.
Mr. Apat is highly skilled in relationship building and networking. He has a keen understanding of the tax credit process, financial statements, and profitability analysis.
Victor has a Bachelors Degree in Building Construction and a Masters of Engineering from Virginia Tech. He is currently President, The Exchange Club of Charleston.
About Heather
Heather Ward is a Senior Account Executive with Standing Bear Diagnostics. With over 15 years of experience, Heather specializes in driving sales and revenue growth within the medical field. She is passionate about leading high performing teams to exceed targets and deliver exceptional results.
Heather has a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape. She has held several key leadership positions which demonstrate her ability to build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers and laboratory executives. Heather is a trusted advisor and influencer in the medical field where she holds all clinics to the highest degree to ensure their patients are well cared for.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Science, with an emphasis in Pre-Law from Lander University in Greenwood, SC where she graduated with honors. She began taking a strong interest in writing operational and compliance procedures across the US. She mentored employees in the laboratory field with experience in toxicology, hematology, infectious disease, pharmacogenomics, and much more. She is dedicated to empowering her team, fostering innovation, and delivering value to customers, ultimately driving sustainable growth and success for the organization.
Heather’s attributes include, HIPAA and Phlebotomy certified, Department of Transportation and Hair Follicle collections, Current Procedural Terminology, regulatory standards of OSHA, along with 2007’s Woman of the year.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, going to the beach, and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.