Pinnacle Dermatology

What Pinnacle Dermatology does

Pinnacle Dermatology is a private, multi-site dermatology practice headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, operating three clinic locations across Little Rock, Clinton, and Russellville. The practice is structured as a division of Prime Medical Group, PLLC, and merged with the PE-backed QualDerm Partners platform in 2024 as part of the broader dermatology MSO consolidation trend. The clinical team comprises three board-certified dermatologists (including Mohs Micrographic Surgery specialists) and three physician assistants, all with UAMS-affiliated training and credentials from the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Mohs Surgery.

The practice delivers care across three service lines: medical dermatology (treatment of 3,000+ skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery, cyst and lipoma removal), and cosmetic dermatology (Botox/Dysport, dermal fillers, Cutera Excel V, IPL, Splendor X laser hair reduction, Physiq body contouring, DiamondGlow, chemical peels, micro-needling, and PRP). Underlying technology consists of industry-standard healthcare SaaS — the EMA patient portal for scheduling and records, Klara for patient communication, and Cutera energy-based devices for clinical treatment — with active participation in clinical trials for eczema, psoriasis, and acne indications.

Pinnacle generates revenue through a hybrid model: insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical dermatology visits billed to major commercial and government payers (Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Arkansas Blue Cross, QualChoice, Tricare), and self-pay cosmetic procedures billed directly to patients (e.g., skin tag removal at $150-$300 per lesion). Pathology and laboratory services are billed separately by Quest Diagnostics and Prime Medical Group. The practice serves Arkansas consumers on a direct-to-consumer basis, with patient acquisition driven by physician referral networks, the company website, Facebook/Instagram presence, and online scheduling. Historical growth has been driven by two disclosed acquisitions (Lee Institute of Skin & Laser in 2017 and Spencer Dermatology in 2018) and incremental cosmetic service-line expansion.

Name

Pinnacle Dermatology

Legal name

Pinnacle Dermatology, a division of Prime Medical Group, PLLC

Website

https://pinnacledermar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pinnacle Dermatology is a private Arkansas dermatology practice operating three clinics in Little Rock, Clinton, and Russellville, delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to patients across the state. A division of Prime Medical Group, PLLC, the practice merged with PE-backed QualDerm Partners in 2024 as part of broader dermatology MSO consolidation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Personal Care Services (8121)

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), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Surgical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Laser skin treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Patient visits for medical dermatology conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer screenings) billed to insurance. Accepted plans include Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurers. Pathology and lab services billed separately by Quest Diagnostics and Prime Medical Group.
2. Cosmetic Procedures: Cosmetic dermatology services (Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, etc.) are not covered by insurance and are paid out-of-pocket by patients. Skin tag removal ranges from $150-$300 per removal depending on location and size.
3. Clinical Trial Participation: Participation in clinical trials evaluating new medications, treatments, and medical devices. May provide access to cutting-edge treatments while contributing to dermatological research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pinnacle Dermatology is a direct-to-consumer dermatology practice operating three clinic locations in Arkansas that provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice treats over 3,000 skin conditions, performs Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, and offers cosmetic procedures including injectables, laser treatments, body contouring, and skin resurfacing. Services are delivered by three board-certified dermatologists and three physician assistants.

Product overview

Pinnacle Dermatology is a dermatology practice offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around three core pillars: Medical Dermatology, Surgical Dermatology, and Cosmetic Dermatology. The practice also operates a Skin Care Center for retail products. Medical services cover treatment of over 3,000 skin disorders including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer screenings. Surgical services include Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal. Cosmetic services encompass injectables (Botox/Dysport, dermal fillers), laser treatments (Cutera ExcelV, IPL, SplendorX), body contouring (Physiq), and skin resurfacing (DiamondGlow, chemical peels, micro-needling, dermaplane). The practice accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, Ambetter, Arkansas Blue Cross, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare, and maintains three Arkansas locations in Little Rock, Clinton, and Russellville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 85% of psoriasis patients achieve significant results with phototherapy treatment

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• QualDerm PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Pinnacle Dermatology merged with QualDerm Partners as part of PE-backed dermatology consolidation. QualDerm Partners is a private equity-backed dermatology management services organization (MSO) operating multi-state dermatology platforms with integrated Mohs surgery, general dermatology, cosmetic, and pathology services.
• Prime Medical Group PLLCcoreOthersPinnacle Dermatology is a division of Prime Medical Group PLLC, which handles billing, pathology services, and provides the corporate infrastructure for the dermatology practice. Pathology is billed separately by Prime Medical Group.
• Quest DiagnosticsminorOthersLaboratory services are performed by Quest Diagnostics, which bills patients separately for lab work ordered during dermatology visits.
• CuteracoreTechnology or IntegrationCutera provides laser technology including Excel V, IPL, and other aesthetic laser devices used at Pinnacle Dermatology for vascular treatments, skin rejuvenation, and hair reduction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• QualDerm Partners: The PE-backed dermatology management services organization that Pinnacle merged with in 2025. Operates a multi-state platform of integrated general dermatology, Mohs surgery, cosmetic, and pathology services — making it the single most directly comparable organization and now Pinnacle's parent platform.

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest PE-backed dermatology platforms in the U.S., offering integrated medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across multiple states. Highly comparable in service mix to Pinnacle but operates at substantially greater scale.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: PE-backed multi-state dermatology group offering full medical, surgical, and cosmetic services plus clinical research. Same operating playbook (PE platform, integrated pillars, trials) as Pinnacle, but at materially larger scale across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large PE-backed dermatology network offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Directly comparable in service offering and PE-backed structure.
• United Dermatology Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform built through roll-up acquisitions of regional practices, similar to QualDerm/Pinnacle. Comparable in operating model (MSO consolidation, integrated service lines) and competitive set.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed dermatology group concentrated in the Northeast with full medical, surgical, and cosmetic offerings plus clinical research. Comparable in service mix and PE-backed structure, though geography differs.

Regional players

• Riverchase Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice in Florida offering medical, surgical (Mohs), and cosmetic services. Operates in a similar mid-sized metro footprint and comparable service portfolio, though in a different geography.
• Dermatology Associates: Regional multi-physician dermatology groups operating in various U.S. markets with integrated medical/surgical/cosmetic services — same operational template as Pinnacle at similar scale, providing direct competitive comparison points.
• Skin & Cancer Associates: Multi-location dermatology practice offering general, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology in regional U.S. markets. Comparable in service mix and clinic-based delivery model.

Others

• Quest Diagnostics: National laboratory services partner that performs and bills pathology work for Pinnacle. Not a competitor but a key ecosystem enabler for the dermatology workflow and a structural dependency on revenue capture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Pinnacle-Dermatology-159936784419599
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinnacledermar
• Xx.com/PinnacleDermAR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pinnacledermar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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