Surgical Dermatology

What Surgical Dermatology does

Surgical Dermatology Group is a private multi-site dermatology practice incorporated in Alabama as Christopher B. Harmon MD PC, founded in 2009 by Dr. Chris Harmon and headquartered in Vestavia Hills. It delivers three integrated service lines: medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, alopecia, dermatitis, melasma, nail disorders, warts), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, chemical peels, skin rejuvenation), and surgical dermatology anchored by Mohs micrographic surgery with in-house dermatopathology and advanced wound reconstruction. The clinical stack includes an ACGME-accredited Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology fellowship, an on-site ambulatory surgery center (SmoothRock Surgery Center), and a clinical bench of three fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons plus dermatologists, CRNPs, PAs, and a certified laser technician serving ten locations across Alabama.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-patient sales via phone scheduling (205-977-9876) and online appointment booking, supplemented by community events such as grand openings and medical mission engagement. Revenue is generated primarily through insurance reimbursement (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare) for medical and surgical dermatology, with patient-pay cash revenue from the cosmetic line. The practice is operationally embedded in the AQUA Dermatology network for compliance, billing, and practice management, while retaining clinical independence under the surgeon-led governance of Dr. Harmon and partner physicians including Drs. Jonathan Cappel and Brian King. Adjacent non-clinical assets — the SmoothRock Center (conference center, café, e3 Medical Ministry) and New Water Farms on Lake Martin — extend the brand beyond pure clinical care into events, hospitality, and mission work.

Operating scale disclosed on the website includes 70,000+ patients treated annually, 10,000+ Mohs and reconstructive surgeries per year, and over 24 fellowship alumni now practicing nationally; revenue itself is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Surgical Dermatology

Legal name

Christopher B. Harmon MD PC

Website

https://surgicaldermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Surgical Dermatology Group is a private Alabama-based multi-site dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care, with fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons, in-house dermatopathology, and an ACGME-acquired fellowship serving 70,000+ patients annually across ten locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Skin cancer treatment
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Dermatopathology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vestavia Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from treating skin, hair, and nail conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and medical dermatology consultations. Services billed through insurance with patient copays.
2. Skin Cancer Treatment and Mohs Surgery: Revenue from skin cancer diagnosis, treatment, and Mohs micrographic surgery procedures. High-value surgical services primarily covered by insurance including Medicare.
3. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and medical spa services. Typically patient-pay with some insurance coverage for certain treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Surgical Dermatology Group is a multi-location dermatology medical practice delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care across Alabama. Core offerings include diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer via Mohs micrographic surgery (with up to 99% cure rate), medical dermatology for conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea, and cosmetic/aesthetic services including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and medical spa procedures. The practice also operates an in-house dermatopathology laboratory and an ACGME-accredited Mohs fellowship training program.

Product overview

Surgical Dermatology Group is a medical practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of dermatology services across three core areas: Medical Dermatology (treating conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and nail disorders), Cosmetic Dermatology (including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and medical spa services), and Skin Cancer Treatment with specialized Mohs micrographic surgery. The practice operates an in-house dermatopathology laboratory for fast diagnosis and an ACGME-accredited Mohs Fellowship Program. The practice is part of the AQUA family of dermatology practices and serves patients across 9-10 locations throughout Alabama, with facilities including the SmoothRock Center (housing the surgery center, conference center, and cafe) and New Water Farms for mission work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmoothRock Center: A multidimensional facility serving a community of people through complementary brands and collaborative entities at 1940 Stonegate Drive, Vestavia. Includes a conference center, cafe, medical ministry, surgery center, and farm.
• New Water Farms
• SmoothRock Surgery Center

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery cure rate of up to 99% for skin cancer
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AQUA DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurgical Dermatology Group is a proud member of the AQUA family of practices, a dermatology practice management organization. AQUA provides practice management support, operational resources, and compliance infrastructure including privacy and accessibility policies. The partnership enables SDG to focus on patient care while AQUA handles administrative functions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology practice group providing medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with strong Midwest and East Coast presence. Comparable full-service dermatology platform to SDG's Alabama footprint.
• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest U.S. dermatology platforms with full medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology plus Mohs across many states. Highly comparable in service mix and surgical focus, but operates at far greater national scale than SDG.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large multi-state dermatology group offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology including Mohs surgery. Closely comparable service line to SDG with a broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Mid-Atlantic multi-location dermatology group offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology with Mohs capability. Comparable in operating model and specialty breadth, but concentrated in a different region than SDG.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice offering medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology. Comparable in size and service mix, with a different regional focus.
• West Dermatology: California-focused dermatology group with medical, surgical and cosmetic services including skin cancer treatment. Comparable in clinical scope and multi-site operating model, but West Coast geography.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large Northeast-based dermatology group offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology including Mohs. Comparable in service mix but does not operate in Alabama; relevant as a peer in private-equity-backed dermatology consolidation.
• Skin & Cancer Associates: Florida-based dermatology practice group offering general medical, surgical, and Mohs dermatology. Comparable in surgical focus and multi-clinic model, but Florida rather than Alabama.
• The Dermatology Specialists: Large NYC-based dermatology group with medical and cosmetic services. Comparable multi-site operating model focused on urban/suburban markets; operates in a different geography from SDG.

Others

• AQUA Dermatology: Parent practice management organization of which SDG is a member, providing shared compliance, billing and operational infrastructure to affiliated dermatology practices. Comparable as part of the same operating network but functions as a support platform rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SurgicalDermatologyGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surgical-dermatology-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/surgicaldermatology

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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