Golden State Dermatology

What Golden State Dermatology does

Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is a physician-owned, private multi-specialty dermatology platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. It operates 40-45+ clinic locations across California spanning the San Francisco Bay Area, the Central Valley, and Southern California, staffed by 125-130+ providers including board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and estheticians. The company serves consumer patients across five integrated service lines: medical dermatology (skin cancer diagnosis, chronic skin conditions, general dermatologic health), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, body contouring, tattoo removal), surgical services (Mohs micrographic surgery, hair transplantation, plastic surgery), in-house dermatopathology, and vein care (added via the January 2026 acquisition of NorCal Vein Specialists). Affiliated wholly-owned operating subsidiaries include Golden State Dermatopathology, Golden State Plastic Surgery, and Golden State Hair Transplant Clinic.

Name

Golden State Dermatology

Legal name

Golden State Dermatology

Website

https://goldenstatedermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Golden State Dermatology is a physician-owned multi-specialty dermatology platform operating 45+ California clinics with 130+ providers across medical, surgical, cosmetic, dermatopathology, plastic surgery, hair restoration, and vein care services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Mohs surgery
• Dermatopathology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices35 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Fee-for-service medical dermatology care including skin cancer diagnosis, chronic skin conditions, and general dermatologic health. Revenue generated through patient visits and procedures billed to insurance or self-pay.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Elective cosmetic procedures including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and body contouring. Patients pay out-of-pocket for aesthetic services.
3. Surgical Services: Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, hair transplant surgery, and plastic surgery procedures. Revenue from surgical interventions and associated facility fees.
4. Dermatopathology Services: In-house pathology lab providing diagnostic services for skin conditions. Revenue from pathology examinations and lab processing fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Golden State Dermatology operates a multi-specialty dermatology platform delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services across 40+ clinic locations in California. The company employs 125+ providers and offers integrated dermatopathology laboratory services, Mohs micrographic surgery, plastic surgery, hair restoration, and vein treatment through affiliated brands.

Product overview

Golden State Dermatology operates a comprehensive dermatology network with over 45 locations and 125+ providers across California. The company functions as a platform combining multiple service lines under one umbrella: Medical Dermatology (skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, chronic skin conditions, general dermatologic health) and Cosmetic Dermatology (laser treatments, injectables, body contouring, skin resurfacing, hair restoration, tattoo removal). The portfolio is extended through affiliated brands including Golden State Dermatopathology (in-house pathology lab), Golden State Plastic Surgery (facial and body surgical procedures), and NorCal Vein Specialists (vascular health). Core enabling technology includes the Luma Health patient engagement platform for scheduling and intake. Key branded treatments include GentleCure SRT for skin cancer and CosmoPen microneedling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for medical conditions of the skin, hair, and nails including skin cancer, chronic skin conditions, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne, and mole evaluation. Serves patients seeking board-certified dermatologic care.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare services including laser treatments (Fraxel Dual, PicoSure, Elite, LaseMD, UltraClear), injectables (Botox, DAXXIFY, dermal fillers), body contouring (CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Evolve), skin resurfacing, and tattoo removal. Targets patients seeking aesthetic enhancements and anti-aging treatments.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Specialized surgical technique for skin cancer removal allowing precise layer-by-layer excision with immediate microscopic examination, maximizing preservation of healthy tissue while ensuring complete cancer removal. Serves patients requiring surgical treatment for skin cancer.
• Dermatopathology Laboratory diagnostic service examining skin tissue samples to diagnose skin diseases, cancers, and conditions. Operated through the Golden State Dermatopathology subsidiary with an in-house pathology lab in Walnut Creek serving GSD physicians and referring practices.
• Plastic Surgery Surgical aesthetic and reconstructive procedures including facelifts, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, facial feminization/masculinization, breast surgery, body contouring, gender-affirming surgery, and reconstructive surgery following Mohs surgery. Targets patients seeking surgical aesthetic or reconstructive procedures.
• Hair Restoration

Quantifiable outcome

• 43 patients screened at single skin cancer awareness event in Tracy

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Todd Anhalt, MDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Todd Anhalt, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with over 35 years of experience including service as Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine, joined Golden State Dermatology's Los Altos location. His practice provides comprehensive medical dermatology care including skin cancer diagnosis, chronic skin conditions, and general dermatologic health for patients of all ages.
• NorCal Vein SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026Acquisition of NorCal Vein Specialists, a two-location vein care practice with locations in Pleasanton and Sacramento, Northern California. The acquisition adds vascular health and vein treatment services to GSD's dermatology platform, positioned as a natural extension of clinical overlap between vein care and dermatology.
• Dr. Paul Rose, MD, JDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Paul Rose, a board-certified dermatologist and recognized expert in hair restoration, serves as Past President of both the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ASHRS). He offers the full spectrum of hair restoration treatments at GSD's Pleasant Hill location.
• Dr. Rahul SethcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Rahul Seth serves as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Golden State Plastic Surgery, performing rhinoplasty, facial feminization, and reconstructive procedures at Walnut Creek and San Francisco locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Berman Skin Institute: California-based dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice with multiple Bay Area locations. Directly comparable geographic footprint and combined medical/cosmetic/Mohs offering.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: PE-backed dermatology roll-up with 50+ locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Closely aligned with GSD on physician partnership model, integrated dermatopathology, and Mohs surgery service lines.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform that partners with and acquires dermatology practices across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable physician-partnership roll-up model with similar mix of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services.
• West Dermatology: California-based dermatology group with locations across Southern California and Las Vegas. Same core dermatology service mix and physician-driven multi-site model within the same California market.
• Forefront Dermatology: One of the largest U.S. dermatology networks with 120+ locations, previously owned by OMERS. Closest comparable by scale and physician-partnership model, offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology across multiple states.
• California Skin Institute: Largest private dermatology practice in California with 40+ locations. Directly comparable state-wide California footprint, full medical/surgical/cosmetic service lines, and in-house pathology capability.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with in-house pathology. Comparable integrated service-line model and physician partnership approach.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed dermatology platform founded in New York that has expanded across the Northeast. Same physician-partnership and multi-site clinical model with strong cosmetic and medical dermatology mix.

Others

• SkinCeuticals: Medical-grade skincare brand carried in dermatology practices including GSD. Adjacent rather than competitive — supplier and retail partner ecosystem for medical-grade skincare within dermatology clinics.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Dermatology Partners: Large national dermatology platform with 100+ locations across multiple states. Broader geographic reach than GSD but operates the same physician-partnership consolidation model with integrated dermatopathology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GoldenStateDermatology
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldenstatedermatology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/golden-state-dermatology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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