Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta

What Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta does

Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta (DESSNA) is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice headquartered at 4800 Olde Towne Parkway, Suite 250, Marietta, Georgia, serving the Marietta, East Cobb, and greater North Atlanta communities since the 1990s. The practice delivers integrated medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology under one roof, with a clinical team of four board-certified dermatologists (including a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon), three physician assistants, and four licensed medical aestheticians. Services span diagnosis and treatment of more than 24 medical skin conditions, in-house Mohs micrographic surgery with reported up to 99% cure rates for skin cancer, and a broad aesthetic menu that includes neurotoxins, dermal fillers, Halo hybrid fractional laser, Motus AY Alexandrite laser hair removal (safe across Fitzpatrick I–VI), BBL photofacial, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, HydraFacial and HydraFacial Keravive, chemical peels, microneedling, and PRP for hair loss, supplemented by a complimentary VISIA skin analysis for personalized treatment planning. Patient access is supported through phone scheduling, a Klara-powered online portal, Saturday appointments, and third-party financing for self-pay aesthetic procedures, with most major insurance accepted for medical and surgical services.

Name

Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta

Legal name

Dermatology and Surgery Specialists of North Atlanta

Website

https://dessna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DESSNA is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice in Marietta, Georgia, providing integrated medical, surgical (including fellowship-trained Mohs), and aesthetic dermatology services to patients of all ages across the North Atlanta community since the 1990s.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Mohs surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Aesthetic skin care

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Insurance-billed medical dermatology services including diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer screening, etc.). Revenue generated through patient visits, procedures, and insurance reimbursement.
2. Surgical Dermatology Procedures: In-house Mohs micrographic surgery and surgical procedures for skin cancer treatment. Includes surgical excision, reconstruction, and related surgical services.
3. Aesthetic Dermatology Treatments: Self-pay cosmetic and aesthetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, HydraFacial, CoolSculpting, and other aesthetic services. Patients pay out-of-pocket for elective cosmetic treatments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DESSNA is a physician-owned dermatology practice providing integrated medical, surgical, and aesthetic skin care services under one roof. It diagnoses and treats over 24 medical skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, etc.), performs fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgery with up to 99% cure rates for skin cancer, and offers aesthetic procedures including laser treatments, injectables, facials, and body contouring under board-certified dermatologist supervision.

Product overview

DESSNA is a dermatology medical practice offering integrated medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology services under one roof. The practice provides medical dermatology services for over 24+ skin conditions (acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, etc.), surgical dermatology including fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgery with up to 99% cure rates, and aesthetic dermatology treatments including laser procedures (Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser, Motus AY laser hair removal, BBL Photofacial), body contouring (CoolSculpting, CoolTone), facials (HydraFacial, HydraFacial Keravive, DiamondGlow, chemical peels), and injectable treatments (neurotoxins, dermal fillers). All aesthetic treatments are performed under board-certified dermatologist oversight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services
• Surgical Dermatology Services
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery
• Aesthetic Dermatology Services
• Motus AY Laser Hair Removal
• Halo Hybrid Fractional Laser
• HydraFacial
• HydraFacial Keravive Scalp Treatment
• BBL Photofacial
• CoolSculpting
• CoolTone
• Neurotoxin Injections (Botox)
• Dermal Fillers
• Body Contouring
• VISIA Skin Analysis

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery achieves up to 99% cure rate for skin cancer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Castle ConnollyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhysician recognition and ranking program. DESSNA physicians have been recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors, which provides third-party validation of physician expertise and is used in marketing materials.
• KlaracoreTechnology or IntegrationPatient communication and online scheduling platform. Provides HIPAA-compliant patient portal and online appointment booking functionality integrated into DESSNA's website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dermatology Associates of Georgia: Atlanta-metro dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Overlaps with DESSNA's full-service model and competes for patients in the same North Atlanta geography.
• Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease: Atlanta-based multi-provider dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Competes in the same metropolitan market with a similar integrated-care model and physician-led approach.
• Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology: Atlanta-area multi-location practice combining plastic surgery with medical and cosmetic dermatology. Overlaps directly with DESSNA's medical-surgical-aesthetic mix and competes for the same affluent North Atlanta patient demographic seeking integrated skin care.
• North Atlanta Dermatology: Direct competitor operating multiple dermatology clinics in the North Atlanta suburbs including Alpharetta and Cumming. Offers integrated medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with board-certified physicians, making it the closest geographic and service-line peer to DESSNA.
• Marietta Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center: Marietta-based dermatology practice providing medical, surgical (including Mohs), and aesthetic services in the same primary market as DESSNA. Comparable physician-staffed, single-specialty model competing for the same patient base in East Cobb and greater North Atlanta.
• Skin Cancer & Cosmetic Dermatology Center: Atlanta-area practice combining skin cancer detection/Mohs surgery with cosmetic dermatology. Comparable to DESSNA's surgical and aesthetic service mix and serves an overlapping patient demographic in the metro Atlanta region.

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: National dermatology network providing medical, Mohs surgery, and aesthetic services across multiple states. A relevant incumbent comparable for benchmarking practice mix, technology investment, and growth trajectory of multi-site dermatology operators.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: National dermatology platform with a strong presence in Georgia operating numerous clinics across the state. As a PE-backed consolidator, it competes for physician talent, patient referrals, and payer contracts at a scale independent practices like DESSNA cannot match.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-state dermatology platform offering the same medical-surgical-aesthetic service mix as DESSNA. Represents the scale-driven PE-backed model that independent practices must increasingly compete against in regional markets.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest U.S. dermatology groups with multiple Georgia locations. Offers medical, surgical, Mohs, and aesthetic dermatology across a wide footprint, representing the consolidated-incumbent model competing against independent practices.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dessnaderm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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