What Apex Dermatology does

Apex Dermatology is an independently owned, single-location dermatology practice founded in 2014 and headquartered at 32144 Agoura Road, Suite 112, Westlake Village, California. The firm delivers the full spectrum of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology — including skin cancer screening, Mohs micrographic surgery, acne/rosacea/psoriasis/eczema management, hair-loss treatment, vein and vaginal rejuvenation, laser skin resurfacing, ultrasound and radiofrequency skin tightening (Sofwave, Morpheus8, Thermage), injectables (Botox/Jeuveau, Sculptra, dermal fillers), body contouring (Emsculpt NEO, Kybella), regenerative therapies (PRP, AnteAGE MDX Exosomes), HydraFacial, chemical peels, and a medical weight-loss program built around semaglutide. Service delivery is performed by three board-certified dermatologists (Dr. Karin Harp, Dr. Nikki Tang, Dr. Joelle Lee, plus Dr. Aria Vazirnia and Dr. Avi), three certified physician assistants / nurse practitioners, and three licensed aestheticians.

The underlying technology stack is a broad portfolio of FDA-cleared aesthetic and energy-based device platforms rather than proprietary technology. Apex pairs a conventional dermatology electronic medical record with a Shopify-hosted retail storefront for medical-grade skincare (notably SkinCeuticals), uses call-based and form-based appointment scheduling (818-889-2739), and maintains dense local SEO and educational content marketing across nine named target communities. The device portfolio covers multiple laser modalities (Fraxel Dual, BBL, Clear+Brilliant, PiQo4, AviClear, Excel-V, Laser Genesis, Juliet Erbium, Sciton Profractional, TRL Sciton) alongside ultrasound- and RF-based platforms, giving the practice broad same-day treatment flexibility.

The revenue model mixes fee-for-service professional services across two streams: insurance-reimbursed medical dermatology and predominantly out-of-pocket cosmetic/aesthetic procedures. The practice accepts a wide range of insurance plans plus Care Credit payment plans but excludes Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and HMO plans, and offers package pricing (e.g., Sofwave DUO specials). Customers are individual consumers across age and income segments drawn from the Conejo Valley and surrounding Southern California communities, acquired via direct-to-consumer marketing, peer-physician referrals (the practice self-describes as "the practice where other physicians send their patients, friends, and family"), and recurring patient visits. There is no external ownership, venture capital backing, or parent company reported; control remains concentrated with founder Dr. Karin Harp.

Name

Apex Dermatology

Legal name

Apex Dermatology

Website

https://apex-dermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apex Dermatology is an independently owned, single-location dermatology practice in Westlake Village, California, founded in 2014 by Dr. Karin Harp. It serves individual patients across the Conejo Valley with medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology — including Mohs surgery, advanced laser and RF platforms, injectables, body contouring, and a semaglutide weight-loss program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Health and Personal Care Retailers (4561)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Laser skin treatments
• Injectable aesthetic procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Westlake Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Office visits and procedures for medical skin conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer screening, mole removal, Mohs surgery, and general dermatology care. Accepts insurance plans and offers payment plans.
2. Cosmetic/Aesthetic Procedures: Cosmetic treatments including laser therapies, injectables (Botox, fillers, Sculptra), body contouring, skin tightening, hair removal, facials, chemical peels. These are typically out-of-pocket or may be covered by some insurance plans.
3. Skincare Products: Sale of medical-grade skincare products through their online store (Apex Dermatology store on Shopify). Products curated by dermatologists including SkinCeuticals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apex Dermatology is a single-location dermatology practice in Westlake Village, California, providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice offers skin cancer screening and Mohs micrographic surgery, treatment of conditions such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and hair loss, plus cosmetic procedures including laser therapies, injectables (Botox, Jeuveau, Sculptra, dermal fillers), body contouring (Emsculpt NEO, Kybella), skin tightening (Sofwave, Morpheus8, Thermage), facials, chemical peels, and regenerative treatments (PRP, exosomes). It also sells medical-grade skincare products through an online store.

Product overview

Apex Dermatology is a dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice is led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Karin Harp and provides a comprehensive range of treatments including: Sofwave (ultrasound skin tightening), Morpheus8 (radiofrequency microneedling), Thermage (radiofrequency skin tightening), injectable treatments (Botox, Jeuveau, Sculptra, dermal fillers), laser treatments (Fraxel Dual, BBL, Clear+Brilliant, PiQo4, AviClear, Excel-V, Laser Genesis, Juliet Erbium, Sciton Profractional, TRL Sciton), body contouring (Emsculpt NEO, Kybella), HydraFacial, PRP and exosome therapies, Mohs surgery for skin cancer, and medical services for conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, and hair loss. The practice also offers weight loss programs and boosters like AnteAGE MDX Exosomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mohs Surgery Gold standard surgical technique for skin cancer removal that preserves healthy tissue while ensuring complete cancer removal, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma treatment.
• Skin Cancer Screening Comprehensive skin cancer detection including full-body examinations and biopsy services for early diagnosis.
• Acne Treatment Medical and cosmetic treatments for acne including medications, facials, and laser therapies.
• Rosacea Treatment Treatment for rosacea including medications, lifestyle guidance, and laser therapies.
• Psoriasis Treatment Medical treatments for psoriasis including topical medications, light therapy, and systemic treatments.
• Eczema Treatment Treatment for eczema including moisturizers, medications, and lifestyle recommendations.
• Hair Loss Treatment Hair restoration treatments including PRP, Nutrafol, and exosome therapies.
• Mole Removal Medical removal of moles for clinical or cosmetic reasons.
• Sofwave Skin Tightening Non-invasive ultrasound skin tightening treatment that stimulates collagen and elastin production to lift and tighten facial and body skin without surgery or downtime; safe for all skin types.
• Morpheus8 Radiofrequency microneedling treatment that remodels skin layers to improve texture, elasticity, and address skin laxity on face, neck, or body.
• Thermage Radiofrequency-based non-invasive treatment that firms and tightens skin, reduces crepiness, and lifts eyelids using collagen stimulation.
• Botox/Jeuveau Injectable Treatment Neurotoxin injectable treatments for reducing fine lines and wrinkles by temporarily relaxing facial muscles.
• Sculptra Bio-stimulatory injectable containing poly-L-lactic acid that stimulates natural collagen production to restore facial volume and improve wrinkles over time.
• Dermal Fillers Injectable treatments including Juvéderm, Restylane, and Radiesse for restoring facial volume and smoothing wrinkles.
• Skinvive Injectable skin treatment for improving skin smoothness and hydration.
• Emsculpt NEO Body Contouring Non-invasive body contouring treatment using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic energy (HIFEM) and radiofrequency to build muscle and reduce fat.
• Kybella Fat Melting Injectable treatment for reducing fat under the chin through deoxycholic acid injection.
• HydraFacial Medical-grade facial treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses skin with antioxidants and hyaluronic acid.
• Fraxel Dual Laser Laser skin resurfacing treatment using two wavelengths to stimulate collagen production, reduce wrinkles, brown spots, and sun damage.
• Clear + Brilliant Laser Non-ablative fractional laser treatment for skin rejuvenation, improving tone, texture, and radiance.
• PiQo4 Laser Laser treatment for pigmentation removal and skin rejuvenation using picosecond laser technology.
• AviClear

Quantifiable outcome

• Sofwave results last up to 18 months to 2 years with annual maintenance recommended
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Westlake Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice based in Austin, TX with a similarly broad medical/cosmetic/surgical service mix, premium brand positioning, and physician-led operating model. Highly comparable in service breadth and aspirational positioning to Apex.
• Berman Skin Institute: California-based multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology. Comparable in geographic focus (Northern CA) and comprehensive service offering including lasers, injectables, and Mohs surgery.
• Moy-Fincher-Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology: Beverly Hills-based dermatology and facial plastic surgery practice with premium positioning, offering medical and cosmetic dermatology with advanced lasers and injectables. The exact 'Beverly Hills-level' competitive benchmark cited by Apex.
• Skin Care and Laser Physicians of Beverly Hills: Board-certified dermatologist-led practice in Beverly Hills offering medical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology. Direct premium-market competitor for high-end aesthetic patients in the greater LA region.
• Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York: Physician-led dermatology practice specializing in Mohs surgery, lasers, and cosmetic dermatology with broad technology adoption. Comparable in physician ownership model and service mix.
• Dermatology Associates of Atlanta: Multi-physician, single-region dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services with a technology-rich service menu. Comparable in operating model to a multi-provider suburban dermatology group.
• Skin Institute of New York: Physician-led dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology including Mohs surgery, injectables, and laser treatments. Comparable in service breadth and physician-led operating structure.

Broad incumbents

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Largest dermatology group practice in the Northeast US with 100+ locations offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Comparable service menu but operates as a consolidated platform with significant scale advantages.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: PE-backed (GTCR) dermatology platform with 100+ locations across multiple states. Provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with similar technology stack, but at significantly greater scale and with institutional backing.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Largest US dermatology practice operator with 150+ locations across 14 states. Comparable medical/cosmetic/surgical service menu and technology platform but at national scale with extensive payer participation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apex-dermatology
• Facebookfacebook.com/apexdermatologyMD

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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