Sanova Dermatology

What Sanova Dermatology does

Sanova Dermatology is a multi-site dermatology practice operating seven clinic locations across the Austin, Texas metropolitan area (Bee Cave & Lakeway, Dripping Springs, North Austin, Pflugerville, Steiner Ranch) and the New Orleans, Louisiana metropolitan area (Metairie, Old Metairie). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, the practice employs 35+ board-certified dermatologists and providers, including fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, physician assistants, and licensed medical aestheticians. The practice operates as an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group, a national multi-site dermatology platform, and serves individual patients seeking medical, surgical, cosmetic, and Mohs micrographic surgery services.

The practice offers a full-spectrum dermatology service portfolio. Medical dermatology covers acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer screening, and chronic skin conditions. Surgical dermatology includes Mohs micrographic surgery (with a published less than 1% recurrence rate), excisions, Mohs reconstruction, and Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT). Cosmetic dermatology spans neuromodulators (BOTOX, Dysport, DAXXIFY), hyaluronic acid fillers (JUVÉDERM, Restylane, RHA, Sculptra, Radiesse), body contouring (CoolSculpting, Kybella, Ultherapy, Sofwave), laser treatments (Sciton HALO, CO2RE, Clear + Brilliant, Candela GentleYag, Cutera Excel V), and skin rejuvenation (HydraFacial, microneedling, PRP, exosomes, chemical peels). Technology is delivered through advanced FDA-approved devices and a ModMed patient portal.

Sanova's revenue model is fee-for-service with insurance billing across major payors (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, United Healthcare) and self-pay options for cosmetic procedures and uninsured patients, supplemented by Sunbit installment financing and an e-commerce skincare storefront. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through clinic appointments, the patient portal, and the RepeatMD rewards app. The practice is part of the DOCS Dermatology Group platform, which completed a refinancing with Penfund, Antares Capital, and New Mountain in March 2026 alongside six practice acquisitions and a de novo Ohio clinic to support multi-state expansion.

Name

Sanova Dermatology

Legal name

Sanova Dermatology (operated by DOCS, LLC)

Website

https://sanovadermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sanova Dermatology is a multi-site dermatology practice operating seven clinics in Austin, TX and New Orleans, LA, providing medical, surgical, cosmetic, and Mohs surgery services to individual patients through 35+ board-certified providers, as an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Mohs surgery
• Skin cancer treatment
• Aesthetic procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Dermatology Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare model where patients pay for dermatology consultations, procedures, and treatments. Services include medical dermatology, surgical procedures, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic treatments. Insurance accepted from major providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, and United Healthcare across Texas and Louisiana locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sanova Dermatology is a multi-location dermatology medical practice delivering medical, surgical, cosmetic, and Mohs micrographic surgery services to patients across Texas and Louisiana. The practice combines board-certified dermatologists, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, physician assistants, and licensed medical aestheticians under one organization, supported by advanced laser systems and clinical research participation. Services span diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, chronic skin conditions, and aesthetic rejuvenation procedures, complemented by an online skincare storefront.

Product overview

Sanova Dermatology is a full-service dermatology organization offering medical, surgical, cosmetic, and Mohs surgery services through a unified practice model. The core offering centers on board-certified dermatologist services and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons for skin cancer treatment. The product portfolio includes medical dermatology services (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea treatment), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery, excisions, skin cancer reconstruction), and cosmetic dermatology (injectables including BOTOX, DAXXIFY, JUVÉDERM, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse; laser treatments including Sciton HALO, CO2RE, Clear + Brilliant, Candela GentleYag; body contouring including CoolSculpting, Kybella, Ultherapy, Sofwave; and advanced skin rejuvenation including HydraFacial, microneedling, PRP, exosomes, and chemical peels). The practice operates across multiple Texas and Louisiana locations, offering both in-person care and teledermatology options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Microscopic skin cancer removal technique performed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, achieving less than 1% skin cancer recurrence rate, targeted at patients with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and other skin cancers.
• Skin Cancer Reconstruction Reconstructive surgical procedures following skin cancer removal to restore function and cosmetic appearance, offered as part of the Mohs surgery service line.
• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive medical dermatology care including full-body skin exams, acne treatment, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, alopecia, warts, vascular lesions, and chronic skin condition management for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Surgical Dermatology Procedures In-office surgical procedures including excisions, mole removal, scar revision, subcision, sclerotherapy for leg veins, and patch testing for allergy diagnosis.
• Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT) Non-surgical skin cancer treatment using low-energy radiotherapy for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, offered as an alternative to surgical excision.
• Phototherapy and Photodynamic Therapy Light-based treatments including narrow band UVB phototherapy for psoriasis and other skin conditions, and photodynamic therapy (PDT) for acne and precancerous lesions.
• Cosmetic Injectables FDA-approved neuromodulators (BOTOX, Dysport, DAXXIFY) for wrinkle reduction and full hyaluronic acid and biostimulatory dermal filler family (JUVÉDERM, Restylane, RHA, Sculptra, Radiesse, Kybella) for volume restoration, contouring, and facial rejuvenation.
• Laser Skin Treatments Comprehensive laser and light-based treatments including Sciton HALO hybrid fractional laser, CO2RE laser resurfacing, Clear + Brilliant, Candela GentleYag Pro-U, and Cutera Excel V for skin resurfacing, pigmentation, and vascular lesion treatment.
• Body Contouring Services Non-invasive and surgical body shaping procedures including CoolSculpting controlled cooling fat reduction, Kybella injectable fat reduction, Ultherapy ultrasound skin tightening, Sofwave ultrasound treatment, and miraDry for hyperhidrosis.
• Skin Rejuvenation Treatments Facial rejuvenation services including HydraFacial acid peel, chemical peels, microneedling, Vivace radiofrequency microneedling, Toskani regenerative facials, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), exosome therapy, Z Wave radial pulse therapy, hand rejuvenation, and LATISSE eyelash growth treatment.
• Clinical Research Trials Participation in dermatology clinical trials through ATX Research, offering patients access to active and upcoming studies for new dermatology treatments and therapies.
• Skincare Product Retail Online e-commerce storefront (shopmdskincare.com) offering dermatologist-recommended skincare products for purchase by patients and consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery skin cancer recurrence rate of less than 1%

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOCS Dermatology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanova Dermatology is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group, a leading national dermatology organization. This affiliation provides the strength of a national organization while maintaining personalized local practice care.
• SunbitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSanova Dermatology partners with Sunbit to offer flexible payment plans for patients, enabling access to dermatology services through installment payment options.
• ATX Research (Clinical Trials)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanova Dermatology participates in clinical research through ATX Research, offering patients opportunities to register for active and upcoming clinical trials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Vitalogy Skincare: Central Texas dermatology group with multiple Austin-area locations; direct in-market competitor for both medical and cosmetic dermatology patients.
• Austin Dermatology Associates: Austin-based independent dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic services; local competitor sharing the same Texas payor and patient ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Forefront Dermatology: Large multi-state dermatology practice network offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and aesthetic services across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and South; directly comparable to Sanova's full-service offering.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Multi-state dermatology group providing medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services; comparable in service breadth, employed-physician structure, and PE-backed growth profile.
• US Dermatology Partners: Largest US dermatology roll-up with hundreds of locations across multiple states, also PE-backed; directly comparable multi-site medical/surgical/cosmetic dermatology model with employed board-certified dermatologists and Mohs surgery.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Northeast-headquartered multi-site dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with strong Mohs and aesthetics offerings — same full-service, employed-physician model as Sanova.
• Ideal Image: Largest US med-spa chain focused on laser hair removal, Botox, fillers, and body contouring; directly overlaps Sanova's self-pay cosmetic service line and competes for similar consumer patients.
• LaserAway: National aesthetics chain offering laser hair removal, injectables, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation; competes for the same self-pay cosmetic patient demographic.
• Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Texas-based multi-site dermatology and cosmetic surgery group founded in Austin — same home market as Sanova — offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and full cosmetic services.

Emerging players

• SkinSpirit: Multi-site medical spa offering injectables, lasers, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation with medical-grade protocols; comparable in service menu and patient demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SanovaDermatology
• Instagraminstagram.com/sanovadermatology
• Xx.com/SanovaDerm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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