The Dermatology Specialists

What The Dermatology Specialists does

The Dermatology Specialists (TDS) is a private, founder/physician-owned dermatology practice operating 60+ clinic locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Delaware, and Philadelphia. Founded in 2007 and led by CEO/owner Bobby Buka, MD (a Mount Sinai-affiliated dermatologist, co-founder of First Aid Beauty, and published author), with Dr. Sourab Choudhury serving as Chief Medical Officer, TDS serves both adult and pediatric patients through a unified service offering spanning medical dermatology (acne, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, skin cancer screening, mole removal), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, CoolSculpting, Latisse), and medical facials. The practice has invested in AI-powered patient intake technology to streamline onboarding and data collection, and has launched teledermatology virtual appointments to extend its same-day, no-appointment-needed access model to remote patients.

The product portfolio is anchored in a broad laser and energy-device platform (CO2 resurfacing, Fraxel Dual, GentleLase, Nd:YAG, PicoSure, Pulsed Dye, Clear+Brilliant, Ultherapy) and a wide pharmacologic offering (Accutane for severe acne, Botox for hyperhidrosis and jaw reduction, non-surgical rhinoplasty via fillers). Services are delivered by 100+ board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants, with formal Practice Partnership and Dermatology Training pipelines functioning as recruiting engines. Distribution is retail-style: every clinic accepts walk-ins, operates 7am–7pm 7 days/week, and is reinforced by an educational blog (32 pages of skincare content) and SEO-optimized location pages for organic patient acquisition.

TDS operates a hybrid revenue model. Medical dermatology services are billed through insurance (96% of all insurance plans accepted across NY, DE, and PA), while cosmetic procedures are predominantly out-of-pocket (e.g., Botox priced ~$200-$300 per session, pay-as-you-go). Customer segments are split between (1) primary medical dermatology patients (acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer screening) and (2) cosmetic dermatology patients seeking anti-aging and aesthetic treatments. The practice has scaled via both de novo openings and acquisitions, most notably the September 2023 acquisition of Delaware Valley Dermatology, which opened the Philadelphia market, and was recognized with a patient-voted '#1 Dermatology Practice in NYC' designation.

Name

The Dermatology Specialists

Legal name

The Dermatology Specialists

Website

https://thedermspecs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Dermatology Specialists is a private, founder-owned dermatology practice operating 60+ clinics across New York, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, delivering medical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology services to adult and pediatric patients via board-certified providers, same-day walk-ins, teledermatology, and broad insurance acceptance.

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)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Dermatology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAA), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Skin care treatments
• Laser dermatology

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices50 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue generated from treating medical skin conditions including acne, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer screening, eczema, and other dermatologic conditions. Services are billed through insurance acceptance.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane), laser treatments, chemical peels, and aesthetic enhancements. These are typically out-of-pocket or cosmetic-specific insurance coverage.
3. Medical Facials: Revenue from medical-grade facial treatments and skincare services offered at clinic locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Dermatology Specialists is a full-service dermatology practice delivering medical dermatology (treatment of acne, psoriasis, rosacea, eczema, skin cancer screening), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, dermal fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, laser treatments, chemical peels), and medical facials. Care is delivered through 60+ physical clinic locations and teledermatology virtual appointments across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Delaware, and Philadelphia, with extended hours 7am–7pm seven days a week.

Product overview

The Dermatology Specialists is a full-service dermatology practice operating as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company provides medical dermatology services (treatment of conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and skin cancer), cosmetic dermatology services (including Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, and dermal fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm), and medical facials. The practice offers extensive laser treatments including CO2 laser resurfacing, Fraxel Dual, GentleLase, Nd:YAG, and PicoSure lasers for procedures ranging from hair removal to tattoo removal and skin resurfacing. Additional services include chemical peels (VI Peel, glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid), microdermabrasion, CoolSculpting, and teledermatology virtual appointments. The company operates 60+ locations across New York, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer screening, vitiligo, warts, fungal infections, mole removal, and general skin health concerns. Delivered by board-certified dermatologists for adults and children with insurance accepted.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Services Cosmetic dermatology treatments including Botox/Dysport/Jeuveau neurotoxin injections, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm) for facial contouring, multiple laser modalities for skin resurfacing/hair removal/tattoo removal/vascular lesions, chemical peels (glycolic, TCA, VI Peel), microdermabrasion, CoolSculpting, Ultherapy ultrasound skin tightening, and Latisse eyelash growth treatment. Targeted at adults seeking anti-aging, wrinkle reduction, and aesthetic enhancements.
• Medical Facials Medical-grade facial treatments for skin rejuvenation and therapeutic skin care provided at TDS clinic locations.
• Teledermatology Virtual Appointments Virtual consultation services allowing patients to receive dermatology care remotely through video appointments, providing an alternative to in-person clinic visits for diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of all insurance plans accepted

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Curology: Direct-to-consumer teledermatology and prescription skincare brand. Comparable as a channel competitor for acne and cosmetic skincare patients, especially for follow-up and lower-acuity visits TDS handles via teledermatology.

Direct peers

• Advanced Dermatology, PC: Long Island / NYC-area dermatology group offering medical, cosmetic, and Mohs surgery across multiple offices. Comparable regional multi-site practice model and patient demographic.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large, multi-location dermatology practice headquartered in NYC with full medical, cosmetic, and surgical services plus teledermatology. Closest direct comparable to TDS by geography, service mix, and scale.
• Optima Dermatology: Northeast-focused dermatology platform built via practice partnerships and acquisitions. Comparable in M&A-driven geographic expansion and full-service medical/cosmetic offerings.
• PhyNet Dermatology: National dermatology support and practice-affiliation platform backing independent derm groups. Comparable through its multi-site practice model and acquisition-based expansion strategy.

Broad incumbents

• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest US dermatology platforms (PE-backed). Comparable through national scale, full medical/cosmetic/Mohs offerings, and aggressive acquisition strategy against which TDS competes for targets.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large, PE-backed dermatology practice network across the Midwest and East Coast. Comparable as a multi-state roll-up platform competing for the same acquisition and provider pools.

Regional players

• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Mid-Atlantic multi-site dermatology group with similar service breadth. Comparable scale and operating model but concentrated in a different geography (MD/VA) than TDS.
• Westlake Dermatology: Texas-based dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice group with multiple locations. Comparable multi-site, medical-plus-cosmetic service mix, but geographically non-overlapping.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based multi-site dermatology and cosmetic surgery group. Comparable multi-site operating model, but operates in a different geographic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thedermspecs
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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