Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

What Adult & Pediatric Dermatology does

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology (APDerm) is a physician-led dermatology practice network founded in 1992 by Dr. Samuel D. Goos and headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts. The company operates 25+ clinical locations across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island under 14+ acquired brand identities including Dermatology Professionals, Mystic Valley Dermatology, Coastal Dermatology, Boston Dermatology and Laser Center, Worcester Plastic Surgery, and Medi Tresse, supported by 69 board-certified clinicians.

The network delivers an integrated care model spanning medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, pediatric conditions), cosmetic dermatology (BOTOX, dermal fillers, laser treatments, body contouring via CoolSculpting/SculpSure/UltraShape), Mohs micrographic surgery, plastic surgery, hair restoration, and teledermatology. Technical infrastructure includes a comprehensive laser portfolio (Fraxel, CO2, HALO, PicoWay, VBeam Perfecta, GentleMax Pro), an in-house pathology laboratory, a patient portal integrated with athenahealth billing, and clinical trials/research operations.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical dermatology, self-pay cosmetic and elective procedures (often supported by payment plans and HSA/FSA acceptance), and ancillary retail via the apdermshop.com online store. APDerm participates with most major insurers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, United Healthcare, and others) and offers Good Faith Estimates under the No Surprises Act for self-pay patients. Growth has been funded by a 2017 Waud Capital Partners investment and executed through a combination of de novo clinic openings and tuck-in acquisitions, most recently the 2020 acquisition of Dermatology Professionals, Inc.

Name

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

Legal name

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, P.C.

Website

https://apderm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology is a physician-led dermatology network operating 25+ clinics across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, delivering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology plus Mohs and plastic surgery through 69 board-certified clinicians and 14+ acquired brand identities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Pediatric Dermatology (HLAKACAB), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Contact Dermatitis & Patch Testing (HLAKACAK)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Teledermatology consultations
• Skin cancer treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices29 records

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-covered medical dermatology services including diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer for patients of all ages
2. Cosmetic and Elective Procedures: Self-pay cosmetic dermatology treatments including injectables, fillers, laser procedures, and body contouring. Services are paid out-of-pocket with financing options available through payment plans and HSA/FSA acceptance
3. Surgical Procedures: Mohs surgery, excisions, nail surgery, and plastic surgery procedures with insurance coverage for medical cases and self-pay for cosmetic surgical enhancements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology (APDerm) provides comprehensive medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services through a network of 25+ board-certified clinics across New England. Core offerings include diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer), Mohs micrographic surgery, plastic surgery, hair restoration, pediatric dermatology, cosmetic injectables and laser treatments, body contouring, teledermatology, and an in-house pathology laboratory for rapid diagnosis.

Product overview

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology (APDerm) is a physician-led, patient-focused network of dermatology practices offering comprehensive medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology services. The organization operates as a multi-brand network (Adult & Pediatric Dermatology, Advanced Dermatology and Aesthetic Center, Associates in Dermatology, Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, Boston Dermatology and Laser Center, Coastal Dermatology, Dermatology Associates, Dermatology Professionals Inc., Dermcare Physicians and Surgeons, Fechner MD, Goldstein Dermatology, Medi Tresse, Mystic Valley Dermatology, Pioneer Valley Dermatology, and Worcester Plastic Surgery) across New England. Core services include medical dermatology (treating acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer), cosmetic dermatology (BOTOX, fillers, laser treatments, body contouring with CoolSculpting/SculpSure, microneedling, PRP), Mohs micrographic surgery, plastic surgery, hair restoration, pediatric dermatology, and teledermatology virtual visits. The network provides patient-facing digital services including an online shop (apdermshop.com) for medical-grade skincare products, a patient portal for medical records and scheduling, and integrated athenahealth billing. APDerm also operates an in-house pathology laboratory and conducts clinical trials and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, moles, blistering disorders, hives, vitiligo, infectious diseases, and other dermatologic diseases by board-certified dermatologists.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Advanced aesthetic treatments including injectables (BOTOX, Dysport, Kybella), dermal fillers, body contouring (CoolSculpting, SculpSure, UltraShape), laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, microneedling, and PRP tailored to individual aesthetic goals.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Specialized micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal performed layer-by-layer with immediate microscopic examination for complete cancer removal while preserving healthy tissue. Offered at 16+ network locations including Arlington, Canton, Chelmsford, Concord (MA/NH), East Greenwich, Franklin, Leominster, Manchester, Marlborough, Natick, North Attleboro, Norwood, Stoneham, Waltham, Westford, and Wolfeboro.
• Plastic Surgery Board-certified plastic surgeons perform facelifts, eyelid surgery, liposuction, body contouring, scar revision, and cosmetic repairs using advanced techniques for natural-looking results.
• Hair Restoration Advanced hair loss treatments including hair transplant surgeries for men and women, designed to restore hair health and fullness, plus women's and men's hair loss programs.
• Pediatric Dermatology Compassionate dermatology services for infants through adolescents with a gentle approach designed to keep children comfortable while reassuring parents.
• Teledermatology Secure virtual dermatologist consultations via phone or video for residents of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, offering care for urgent, necessary, and less serious dermatology issues.
• APDerm Online Skincare Shop Online store selling medical-grade skincare products and the EltaMD skincare line, supporting dermatology patients with physician-recommended home skincare.
• APDerm Patient Portal Online portal for patients to access medical records, schedule appointments, and manage billing through integrated MDPay and athenahealth payment processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Appointments available within 30 days guaranteed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dermatology Professionals, Inc. (DPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPDerm partnered with and acquired Dermatology Professionals, Inc., adding two new locations in East Greenwich, RI (headquarters) and North Attleboro, MA to the APDerm network. DPI clinicians joined the APDerm network expanding patient access to dermatology care in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
• Studio 3 MarketingminorOthersDigital marketing and design agency providing website development and digital marketing services for APDerm's online presence and patient acquisition

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pinnacle Dermatology: PE-backed national dermatology platform with strong Midwest concentration. Comparable in service offering (medical, cosmetic, surgical) and multi-brand integration approach.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic services. Comparable service breadth, though primarily a regional player in a different geography.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large PE-backed (OMERS) dermatology group operating across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond. Comparable to APDerm in service breadth (medical, cosmetic, Mohs, pathology) and network size (~100+ locations).
• DermCare Physicians and Surgeons: Already integrated as an APDerm sub-brand, but historically a comparable regional practice. Useful as a benchmark for the type of independent multi-physician dermatology practice APDerm continues to acquire and integrate.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform headquartered in Tennessee operating across multiple states. Closely mirrors APDerm's strategy: multi-brand roll-up of independent practices, integrated medical/cosmetic/surgical services, and physician partnership model.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large Mid-Atlantic regional dermatology practice that has grown through similar physician-partnership and acquisition tactics. Comparable service mix and physician-led operating model.
• Integrated Dermatology: PE-backed dermatology practice platform operating across multiple states with a partnership-based model for retaining dermatologists. Closely comparable to APDerm's physician partnership approach.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed (Nautic Partners) dermatology practice group headquartered in New York with a strong Northeast footprint. Direct geographic adjacency to APDerm's New England turf and similar medical/cosmetic/aesthetic service mix.
• US Dermatology Partners: Largest PE-backed dermatology platform in the US, formed from the merger of several large derm groups and backed by Goldman Sachs. Directly comparable to APDerm as a multi-state medical/cosmetic/surgical derm network with the same multi-brand roll-up model.

Broad incumbents

• Mass General Brigham Dermatology: Academic medical center dermatology department serving the Boston metro overlap of APDerm's footprint. Competes for complex medical dermatology referrals and provides a benchmark for clinical credibility, though not a private-practice direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=apderm
• Instagraminstagram.com/apderm_
• Facebookfacebook.com/apdermatology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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