TD Bank named Kathy Ells the Massachusetts and Rhode Island healthcare specialist for TD Bank’s Healthcare Practice Solutions Group. She will be sourcing new practice finance business, focusing on independent dental, veterinary, medical and eye care practices.

Ells has 25 years of practice finance, banking and accounting experience. Prior to joining TD Bank, she served as a senior vice president of Citizens Bank’s HealthCare Practice Banking division and led the Wells Fargo Practice Finance Northeast Regional Team.

“Kathy’s unique practice finance background, skill set and industry expertise will be invaluable as we look to expand our TD Bank Healthcare Practice Solutions brand in New England,” said Dan Croft, head of Regional Healthcare for TD Bank. “Kathy’s specialty lending experience, relationships, credit skills and focus on delivering One Bank to our customers will boost the team as our healthcare strategy continues to evolve and grow. She is well-suited to lead us to the next level of growth in our Massachusetts and Rhode Island healthcare markets.”