The Derm Group

What The Derm Group does

Schweiger Dermatology Group, operating in New Jersey as The Derm Group and nationally under the Schweiger Dermatology Group brand, is a vertically integrated dermatology and allergy physician practice. It was founded in 2010 by Dr. Eric Schweiger to address long wait times for high-quality dermatology care, and it has since expanded through acquisitions and de novo clinic openings into one of the largest U.S. dermatology groups, with 160+ clinical locations across approximately 9–10 states (California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania). The company also operates Schweiger Allergy for allergy/immunology services and Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration as a specialized unit.

Its core products fall into three clinical service lines. Medical Dermatology covers acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, vitiligo and similar conditions, with treatments including Mohs surgery, photodynamic therapy, isotretinoin, mole/wart removal and skin cancer screenings. Cosmetic Dermatology includes Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, laser and light treatments, PRP, hair restoration, plastic surgery and Ultherapy skin tightening. Schweiger Allergy provides allergy testing, immunotherapy, allergy shots and drops, and treatment for asthma, food allergies, seasonal allergies, hives and sinusitis. Underlying technology is described as standard medical technology delivered in person at clinic locations, with online scheduling via Zocdoc and a proprietary patient portal for booking, bill pay and care management.

The business model is direct-to-consumer: revenue is generated from fee-for-service dermatology and allergy visits billed to insurance carriers and out-of-pocket patients (with self-pay dominant in cosmetic work). Distribution is via in-person visits across the 160+ clinic footprint; acquisition channels are Zocdoc (bottom-of-funnel booking), the company website and content marketing (top-of-funnel), and the patient portal (self-serve). The company accepts most major insurances to reduce access friction and offers same- and next-day appointments as a core operational differentiator. Customer mix is B2C/retail healthcare — individual patient-payors across the medical, cosmetic and allergy service lines — with no named enterprise or institutional accounts disclosed in the input.

Name

The Derm Group

Legal name

Schweiger Dermatology Group

Website

https://thedermgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schweiger Dermatology Group (DBA The Derm Group) operates one of the largest U.S. dermatology and allergy practices, with 160+ clinic locations across 9–10 states offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology plus allergy services to individual patients on a fee-for-service, insurance-and-self-pay basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology and Allergy Clinical Services

NAICS

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Contact Dermatitis & Patch Testing (HLAKACAK), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Allergy treatment
• Skin cancer care

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices141 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing dermatology and allergy medical services to patients, including medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, surgical dermatology, and allergy services. Services are billed to insurance or patients directly.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Derm Group is a DBA of Schweiger Dermatology Group, operating a multi-location dermatology and allergy clinical practice headquartered in Verona, New Jersey. It delivers medical dermatology (treatment of skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and Mohs surgery), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling), allergy and immunology services (Schweiger Allergy), and specialized hair restoration through Bernstein Medical across 16 company-affiliated Northern and Central New Jersey locations.

Product overview

Schweiger Dermatology Group operates a multi-location dermatology practice offering three core service lines: Medical Dermatology (treatment of skin conditions and diseases including acne, psoriasis, skin cancer, and eczema with services such as Mohs Surgery, photodynamic therapy, and isotretinoin), Cosmetic Dermatology (aesthetic treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, laser procedures, chemical peels, microneedling, and plastic surgery), and Schweiger Allergy (comprehensive allergy and immunology services including testing, immunotherapy, and treatment for asthma, food allergies, and seasonal allergies). The company also operates Bernstein Medical for specialized hair restoration. Services are delivered through 160+ locations across California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, with same- and next-day appointments available.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Comprehensive medical dermatology services treating conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, vitiligo, keratosis pilaris, cold sores, dry skin, excessive sweating, genital warts/HPV, and warts. Includes treatments such as Mohs Surgery, mole removal, isotretinoin (Accutane), photodynamic therapy, skin cancer screenings, pediatric dermatology, and skin of color treatments, delivered to individual patients across New Jersey locations.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Aesthetic dermatology treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, laser and light treatments, platelet rich plasma (PRP), skin rejuvenation, sun spot removal, hair restoration, plastic surgery services, and Ultherapy skin tightening, offered to individual consumer patients.
• Schweiger Allergy Allergy and immunology services treating allergic contact dermatitis, asthma, food allergies, seasonal allergies, pediatric allergies, hives and rash, and sinusitis. Services include allergy drops, allergy shots, allergy testing, and immunotherapy, delivered to individual patients.
• Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration Specialized hair restoration center located in New York, offering surgical and medical treatments for hair loss to individual patients.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZocdoccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZocdoc serves as the primary online appointment booking platform for Schweiger Dermatology Group, allowing patients to discover and book appointments with dermatologists across their 160+ locations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest U.S. dermatology practice management platforms, PE-backed by KKR, operating ~100+ locations across multiple states offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Directly comparable in scale, service mix, and PE-backed roll-up strategy.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large national dermatology group practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus plastic surgery across ~100+ locations, formerly PE-backed by Audax. Closely comparable platform model and multi-state footprint.
• Forefront Dermatology: PE-backed (OMERS) dermatology practice management company with 200+ locations across 20+ states providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Highly comparable in scale, multi-state presence, and institutional ownership structure.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Midwest-rooted, PE-backed dermatology platform with locations across multiple states offering general medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable multi-state roll-up model with similar service breadth.
• Qualderm Partners: PE-backed dermatology practice management company (Nautic Partners) operating across the Southeast and Midwest offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. Comparable platform strategy and insurance/cash-pay mix.
• Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Florida-headquartered multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and aesthetic services. Comparable regional platform model, though more geographically concentrated.

Regional players

• Dermatology Associates (various regional groups): Multi-location dermatology practice groups in markets like Indiana/Kentucky providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in service offering though smaller scale and single-region footprint.
• Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York: NY-based academic-affiliated dermatology and laser surgery practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology, Mohs surgery, and clinical research. Comparable in clinical quality and academic reputation though smaller and not multi-state.
• Westside Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice in the Western U.S. offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services. Comparable service mix with strong regional presence rather than national footprint.

Emerging players

• Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute: Multi-location dermatology and Mohs surgery practice with strong focus on skin cancer treatment in select U.S. markets. Comparable surgical/medical derm mix though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thedermgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/thedermatologygroup

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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