The Dermatology Partnership

What The Dermatology Partnership does

The Dermatology Partnership (TDP) is a UK-based, consultant-led dermatology clinic network founded in 2018 by a consortium of established dermatology practices. The company operates eight flagship clinic sites across England, including a flagship on Harley Street in London, and serves both adult and teenage patients with medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology needs. Service lines span chronic skin conditions (eczema, acne, psoriasis, rosacea), skin cancer diagnosis and treatment (Mohs micrographic surgery, daylight photodynamic therapy, mole mapping and removal), diagnostic services (patch testing, allergy blood testing, dermatoscopy), and cosmetic procedures (Botox for hyperhidrosis and anti-ageing, dermal fillers, IPL hair removal, CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling, PRP injections, vein treatments).

Operationally, TDP combines in-clinic delivery with a dedicated GP Liaison Service (phone line 0800 048 9230 and online referral form) and a BAD-approved CPD Education Hub that delivers webinars to GPs and healthcare professionals. The technology stack is conventional for specialty dermatology — IPL, medical and CO2 lasers, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, dermatoscopes, and mole mapping systems — with no disclosed proprietary software or AI/ML components. The company is GDPR-compliant and processes patient data within England.

The business model is primarily fee-for-service private dermatology, accepting self-pay and private medical insurance (including Bupa following the 2024 acquisition). A secondary growth vector is practice acquisition and partnership: TDP absorbs established clinics into its network with retained sub-brands (Stratum, Everything Skin Clinic, St Michael's Clinic, Harley Street Dermatology Clinic) and provides back-office infrastructure in exchange for integration. Following Bupa's strategic acquisition in 2024, TDP retains clinical autonomy while gaining access to investment capital, Bupa's insured patient base, and integrated health centre locations (e.g., the Solihull clinic inside a Bupa Health Centre). Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band, suggesting consultants are largely structured as independent practitioners or partners rather than salaried employees.

Name

The Dermatology Partnership

Legal name

The Dermatology Partnership

Website

https://thedermatologypartnership.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Dermatology Partnership is a UK-based network of eight consultant-led dermatology clinics offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology services, acquired by Bupa in 2024 with stated ambition to become the UK's leading dermatology group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Psoriasis & Eczema Specialty Care (HLAKACAL)

Keywords

• Private dermatology services
• Medical dermatology treatments
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Skin cancer treatment
• Dermatology clinic network

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirtlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private Dermatology Consultations and Treatments: Fee-for-service model providing dermatology consultations, medical treatments, and aesthetic procedures directly to private patients at clinic locations across the UK.
2. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Procedures: Revenue from injectable treatments (Botox, dermal fillers), skin rejuvenation procedures (microneedling, PRP), and laser treatments for aesthetic concerns.
3. Practice Partnership and Acquisition: Business model involving acquisition and partnership with established dermatology practices, consolidating them under The Dermatology Partnership brand with administrative and operational support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Dermatology Partnership operates a network of eight consultant-led dermatology clinics across the UK, providing private medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Offerings include diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions (eczema, acne, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer), skin cancer surgery (Mohs), aesthetic treatments (anti-ageing injectables, dermal fillers, IPL hair removal, CO2 laser, microneedling, PRP), and diagnostic services (patch testing, dermatoscopy, mole mapping), supported by a GP Liaison referral service and a CPD Education Hub.

Product overview

The Dermatology Partnership is a network of 8 dermatology clinics across the UK (London/Harley Street, Manchester, Oxford, Wimbledon, Cheltenham, Solihull, Wokingham, and Shrewsbury) providing consultant-led dermatology care. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning medical dermatology (treatment of eczema, acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin rashes), skin cancer care (Mohs surgery, daylight photodynamic therapy, mole checks/mapping/removal), aesthetic treatments (anti-ageing injectables, dermal fillers, microneedling, PRP injections, laser hair removal, CO2 laser resurfacing), diagnostic services (patch testing, allergy testing), and vein treatments. Additionally, the company operates a CPD Education Hub offering BAD-approved webinars for healthcare professionals, and provides a GP Liaison Service for patient referrals. Following Bupa's strategic acquisition in 2024, the network combines clinical expertise with operational scale and investment capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TDP Education Hub / CPD Platform: Educational platform providing BAD-approved webinars and CPD resources for GPs and healthcare professionals.

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services

Quantifiable outcome

• BAD-approved CPD credits available through educational webinars
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare UK: Major UK private hospital operator including The Harley Street Clinic and other central London facilities. Overlaps with TDP on Harley Street catchment and insured patient referrals for dermatology, but offers dermatology as part of a broader multi-specialty portfolio.
• Spire Healthcare: Large UK private hospital group operating dozens of facilities offering dermatology consultations and minor procedures as part of a wider private medical service portfolio. Overlaps with TDP on insured patient pathways but does not specialize in dermatology.
• Nuffield Health: UK not-for-profit private healthcare provider offering dermatology services within broader hospital and diagnostic portfolios. Comparable on private insured patient channel but dermatology is not its core specialty.
• Bupa Health Centres: Parent company's UK health centre network; TDP already operates inside Bupa's Solihull Health Centre. Comparable as a private dermatology delivery channel within Bupa's broader primary care and diagnostic footprint.

Direct peers

• sk:n Clinics: One of the largest UK private chains offering medical dermatology, skin cancer treatment, and aesthetic injectable services across multiple clinics. Directly comparable multi-clinic, multi-service dermatology model competing for the same self-pay and insured patient pool.
• The Private Clinic Group: UK private medical and aesthetic clinic group with multiple locations offering dermatology consultations, skin treatments, and injectable/laser aesthetic procedures. Closely mirrors TDP's mix of medical dermatology and cosmetic services.
• Courthouse Clinics: Multi-clinic UK chain providing dermatologist-led skin treatments alongside aesthetic services including injectables, laser, and skin rejuvenation. Comparable in combining consultant-led medical dermatology with cosmetic procedures.
• Cadogan Clinic: London-based private clinic offering consultant dermatologist services alongside plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments. Comparable in combining medical dermatology with premium aesthetic services under a consultant-led model.
• The London Dermatology Centre: Central London private dermatology clinic offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology including Mohs surgery, mole mapping, and injectables. Comparable premium-positioned consultant-led offering serving the same self-pay and insured patient segments.

Emerging players

• Skin + Me: UK-based online dermatology provider offering remote dermatologist consultations and prescription skincare. Adjacent rather than direct competitor — partial overlap on consultation services but operates via telehealth rather than physical clinics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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