Elevating Growth with Alma Direct Connectz

Connecting Healthcare Practices and People from A to Z

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About

Building Lasting Relationships and Driving Growth for Healthcare Providers

As the founder of Alma Direct Connectz, I specialize in building strong, lasting relationships between healthcare providers to drive referrals, visibility, and practice growth. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare marketing in outpatient radiology marketing and a deep network in the medical community, I help physicians and specialists expand their reach, strengthen partnerships, and grow their patient base through strategic networking and marketing solutions.
At Alma Direct Connectz, my mission is to provide tailored, high-impact marketing strategies that position independent practices for long-term success. Whether through exclusive networking events, personalized outreach, or targeted referral-building initiatives, I create opportunities for physicians to connect, collaborate, and thrive in today’s competitive healthcare landscape.
With expertise in relationship-driven marketing, event planning, and business development, I work closely with medical professionals to maximize visibility, enhance credibility, and foster valuable partnerships. Whether you’re looking to increase referrals, host impactful meet-and-greets, or launch strategic marketing initiatives, I am here to help your practice stand out and succeed.
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What we do

Marketing Services

Strategic Networking & Partnerships

We build valuable healthcare connections, streamlining referrals between providers to boost collaboration, enhance care, and support mutual practice success.

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Patient Growth & Referral Development

We drive patient volume through precise marketing efforts, connecting practices with ideal providers to ensure consistent and strategic growth.

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Customized Marketing & Branding

We craft personalized branding strategies and events to elevate your practice’s image, engage audiences, and build lasting industry partnerships.

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Reviews From Our Happy Clients

Alma Direct Connectz transformed how we connect with referring providers. Their networking events and strategic introductions helped us forge strong partnerships with specialists, significantly increasing our referral volume. The team's hands-on approach and deep industry knowledge made a huge difference. Highly recommend!

Practice Manager
Internal Medicine Group

Our clinic struggled with visibility and patient engagement before working with Alma Direct Connectz. Their tailored marketing strategies and relationship-building expertise brought in a steady stream of referrals. Thanks to their team, we’ve grown beyond expectations!

Owner & Physician
Multi-Specialty Clinic

We were launching a new specialty service and needed to establish relationships quickly. Alma Direct Connectz organized a phenomenal meet-and-greet event that connected us with primary care providers, resulting in immediate referrals. Their ability to bring the right people together is unmatched.

Director of Business Development
Orthopedic Center

As a new independent provider, I had no idea how to expand my network. Alma Direct Connectz introduced me to key physicians and even helped me strategize my outreach. Their expertise is invaluable for any provider looking to grow their practice.

Board-Certified Cardiologist

Alma Direct Connectz helped us transition through a major expansion, ensuring our new specialists were introduced to the right primary care doctors. Their ability to open doors in the medical community is incredible. We couldn’t have done it without them.

CEO
Multi-Location Specialty Practice

Alma Direct Connectz has been instrumental in transforming our practice. Their team provided invaluable marketing strategies that have significantly increased our patient referrals. From networking events to strategic partnerships, they’ve helped us expand our reach in ways we never imagined. The level of professionalism and dedication they bring to the table is unmatched. Highly recommended!

Practice Manager
Neurology Clinic

Our orthopedic practice has seen tremendous growth thanks to Alma Direct Connectz. Their innovative approach to provider networking helped us build strong relationships with referring physicians. Their hands-on support and event planning expertise have elevated our visibility in the community, leading to increased patient volume. Their commitment to our success is evident in everything they do.

Administrator
Orthopedic Surgery Group

Our orthopedic practice has seen tremendous growth thanks to Alma Direct Connectz. Their innovative approach to provider networking helped us build strong relationships with referring physicians. Their hands-on support and event planning expertise have elevated our visibility in the community, leading to increased patient volume. Their commitment to our success is evident in everything they do.

Administrator
Orthopedic Surgery Group

Working with Alma Direct Connectz has been a game-changer for our cardiology practice. Their tailored marketing strategies and referral-building events helped us strengthen our relationships with primary care providers. The team’s ability to identify growth opportunities and implement effective solutions has directly impacted our practice’s success. We couldn’t be more pleased!

Medical Director
Cardiology Practice

Alma Direct Connectz helped our independent primary care practice expand our network of specialists. Their carefully curated meet-and-greet events introduced us to top-tier specialists, making our referral process seamless. Their knowledge of the healthcare industry and ability to create lasting connections set them apart from any other marketing service we’ve used.

Owner & Physician
Primary Care Clinic

We’ve seen a remarkable difference in our referral base since partnering with Alma Direct Connectz. Their ability to bring together specialists and primary care providers has given us access to new referral sources we wouldn’t have reached on our own. The team’s attention to detail and industry knowledge makes them an invaluable asset.

Operations Director
Multi-Specialty Practice

Alma Direct Connectz provided us with the tools we needed to optimize our outreach efforts. Their strategies have led to an increase in patient referrals and strengthened our relationships with key providers in the area. Their personalized approach makes them stand out, and we’re grateful for their support.

Administrator
Internal Medicine Group

Elevate Your Practice with Alma Van Der Velde – Central Florida’s Leading Medical Marketing Expert For over two decades, Alma Van Der Velde has been the go-to medical marketing specialist in Central Florida, forging unmatched connections between physicians and specialized services. Boasting the most extensive physician network of any marketing company in the region, Alma has a proven history of helping practices flourish by cultivating strategic partnerships and unlocking new growth opportunities. Now, with the launch of her own company, Alma is dedicated to empowering even more physicians to expand their networks and achieve lasting success. As a physician who has worked closely with Alma, I can attest to the transformative impact of her expertise. She effortlessly connected me with top specialists, paving the way for innovative healthcare collaborations that significantly enhanced my practice. Through her new venture, Alma continues to deliver exceptional results, equipping providers with the marketing strategies and relationships needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. If you’re a physician eager to grow your practice, expand your referral network, or explore new possibilities, Alma Van Der Velde is the partner you’ve been searching for. Her deep knowledge of Central Florida’s medical community and her unparalleled ability to deliver measurable outcomes make her the ultimate ally for healthcare professionals. Take the first step toward transforming your practice – connect with Alma today!

Niral Patel MD
Founder and Medical Director for Windermere Medical Center

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