The Meridian Story
Dana and Bruce Shapiro built one of the largest medical laboratory companies in the United States — Meridian Health Laboratories — starting from a small garage in the 1970s.
For decades, they worked hand-in-hand with over 10,000 physicians, helping practices serve patients better through innovation, reliability, and care. They were true pioneers in the medical field — long before healthcare became an industry, they treated it as a mission.
But over the years, they noticed a troubling pattern
When doctors retired or sold their practices, their income stopped.
The same physicians who had built thriving careers were suddenly searching for stability again — this time, financial stability.
That realization became the foundation for NextaVest.
Meet Dana & Bruce
Dedicated to helping medical professionals build lasting wealth through strategic real estate investment
Bruce Shapiro
Co-Founder & CEO
Background in medical and commercial real estate. Decades of experience leading multi-state operations and real estate development. Bruce brings strategic vision and operational excellence to NextaVest.
Dana Shapiro
Co-Founder & Head of Medical Partnerships
Focused on relationship-building with physicians and healthcare professionals. Dedicated to simplifying investing for busy medical practitioners. Dana ensures every physician investor receives personalized attention.
Meet the Leadership Team
Experienced professionals committed to delivering exceptional results for our physician investors
Olaniyi Samuel
Director of Technology
Faria Nadeem
Director of Operations
Dev Raj Saini
Director of Marketing
Key Milestones
Founded Meridian Health Laboratories from a garage
Grew to serve 10,000+ physicians nationwide
Successfully sold Meridian Health Laboratories
Founded NextaVest to serve medical professionals
A Continuation, Not a Change
Today, Dana and Bruce's lifelong commitment to serving medical professionals has evolved into a new mission — helping doctors achieve financial independence through passive real estate investing.
By focusing on low-risk, high-cash-flowing properties with strong tenants and minimal capital expenses, NextaVest provides investors the same sense of stability and peace of mind they once gave their patients.
The transition from medicine to real estate wasn't a change in purpose — it was a continuation of it.
Because caring for people doesn't end when the practice does.
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Join the physicians who trust Dana and Bruce to manage their real estate investments with the same care they gave to healthcare
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