Dermatology Associates

What Dermatology Associates does

Dermatology Associates is a privately held, physician-owned dermatology practice founded in 1967 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee. It operates three office locations across the Tri-Cities region of eastern Tennessee (Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City) and employs 14 board-certified dermatologists, 13 physician extenders (NPs and PAs), and supporting clinical and aesthetic staff. The practice describes itself as the leading dermatology provider in its regional market, with deep community roots accumulated over 55+ years.

The practice operates three integrated service lines under one umbrella: general medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancers, infections, hair and nail disorders), Mohs micrographic surgery (specialized skin cancer removal performed by three ACMS fellowship-trained surgeons using an in-office laboratory for real-time margin examination, reporting under 2% tumor recurrence and an average of two surgical stages per case), and a cosmetic/aesthetic service line operating three Cosmetic Centers offering BOTOX, dermal fillers, KYBELLA, SkinPen microneedling, chemical peels, laser and light treatments, tattoo removal (Lumenis PiQo4), hair removal, sclerotherapy, and physician-dispensed skincare lines (Obagi, SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Avene, EltaMD, Glytone). Telehealth visits for focused conditions are delivered via the PocketPatient App (Modernizing Medicine).

Revenue is generated through professional fee billing across insurance-reimbursed medical dermatology and self-pay cosmetic services, with patient payments processed online (MasterCard, Visa, Discover) and financed via CareCredit. Patients access care through direct scheduling, physician referrals, BCBS/Anthem in-network participation, and the online patient portal. The practice operates Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or external funding rounds. The business model is a classic independent specialty medical practice: regional monopoly-like positioning within a defined catchment, physician-led service delivery, and limited geographic ambition beyond the Tri-Cities footprint.

Name

Dermatology Associates

Legal name

Dermatology Associates

Website

https://tricitiesderm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermatology Associates is a privately held, physician-owned dermatology practice founded in 1967, operating three offices across the Tri-Cities region of eastern Tennessee and providing general medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services to local patients.

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), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF), Dermatology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAA)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Telehealth dermatology visits

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from general dermatology consultations, skin examinations, biopsies, and treatment of conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin infections, warts, and benign/cancerous lesions.
2. Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Specialized skin cancer surgery with highest cure rates. Includes pre-operative consultation, surgical removal, and reconstruction procedures.
3. Cosmetic/Aesthetic Services: Cosmetic dermatology procedures including BOTOX, dermal fillers (Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane), Kybella, chemical peels, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, hair removal, tattoo removal, and vein reduction. Services offered at three Cosmetic Centers.
4. Online Bill Payment Processing: Secure online payment processing accepting MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Patient billing for medical and cosmetic services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dermatology Associates is a multi-location dermatology practice delivering general medical dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, physician-supervised cosmetic and aesthetic services, and telehealth consultations. The practice operates from three offices in the Tri-Cities region of eastern Tennessee (Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City) and dispatches medical-grade skincare products through dedicated brand portals.

Product overview

Dermatology Associates operates as a multi-location dermatology practice with three offices in the Tri-Cities region (Kingsport, Bristol, and Johnson City, Tennessee). The practice offers a unified portfolio of dermatological services organized into four core areas: General Dermatology (diagnostic and treatment services for skin conditions), Cosmetic Services (physician-supervised aesthetic treatments), Mohs Micrographic Surgery (specialized skin cancer removal), and Telehealth Visits (remote consultations via the PocketPatient App). The General Dermatology center is staffed by board-certified physicians treating conditions including acne, skin cancers, psoriasis, rosacea, and dermatitis. The Cosmetic Centers provide aesthetic services including BOTOX, dermal fillers (Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane), KYBELLA, SkinPen microneedling, chemical peels, laser treatments (IPL, PiQo4 for tattoo removal), hair removal, and medical-grade skincare products (Obagi, SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Avene, EltaMD, Glytone). Mohs surgery is performed by three ACMS fellowship-trained surgeons for high-cure-rate skin cancer removal. Telehealth visits enable remote care for acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and medication refills through the PocketPatient App.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dermatology

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest cure rate for skin cancer treatment due to complete microscopic margin examination during Mohs surgery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SkinMedicacoreTechnology or IntegrationSkinMedica is offered through Dermatology Associates Cosmetic Centers. Products include advanced skincare formulations. Dedicated patient portal available for ordering products. Bundle and save specials available for SkinMedica products.
• ObagicoreTechnology or IntegrationObagi Nu-Derm physician-dispensed skin care systems are offered for sale. Products are clinically proven to reduce signs of skin aging including age spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
• SkinCeuticalscoreTechnology or IntegrationSkinCeuticals products offered through Cosmetic Centers and used in facials. Products designed around prevention, protection, and correction principles with advanced skincare backed by science.
• AvenecoreTechnology or IntegrationAvene skincare products offered for sensitive, irritated, or reactive skin. Formulated with Thermal Spring Water and addresses needs of sensitive skin conditions including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. Dedicated patient portal available.
• EltaMDcoreTechnology or IntegrationEltaMD sunscreens offered including up to 9% micronized zinc oxide formulas. Products are non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, and paraben-free with high UVA coverage and SPF for UVB protection.
• GlytonecoreTechnology or IntegrationGlytone Professional by Enerpeel products used for chemical peels. Products heal skin conditions including acne, fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. Dedicated Glytone portal available. Glytone Body Therapy kits also offered.
• PocketPatient App (Modernizing Medicine)coreTechnology or IntegrationTelehealth platform enabling remote dermatology consultations. Available for download via Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Used for focused visits on conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and medication refills.
• Lumenis PiQo4coreTechnology or IntegrationLumenis PiQo4 laser technology used for tattoo removal at Johnson City Cosmetic Center. Advanced laser combining Pico and Nano technology with 4 wavelengths and high energy for effective treatment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Multi-site dermatology practice offering general dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services across Maryland and surrounding states. Comparable as a regional physician-owned group practice with diversified service lines analogous to Dermatology Associates' integrated model.
• Forefront Dermatology: National dermatology group with extensive clinic footprint offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in service breadth and clinic-based delivery model, with scale that pressures smaller regional independents.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform acquiring and operating multi-site practices across multiple states. Comparable in combined medical/surgical/cosmetic service model and is a direct consolidator competing for independent practices like Dermatology Associates.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large multi-location dermatology group offering medical, surgical (Mohs), and cosmetic services across multiple U.S. states. Comparable as a similarly structured group practice with a full dermatology service portfolio serving regional patient panels.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: One of the largest PE-backed dermatology platforms in the U.S., operating numerous clinics across multiple states. Relevant as the dominant consolidator whose roll-up activity directly competes for regional physician groups and patient share in dermatology markets.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Multi-site dermatology group with medical, surgical, and cosmetic service lines across the Midwest and other regions. Comparable as an integrated dermatology services provider with similar physician extender support model and clinic-based delivery.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed multi-location dermatology practice prominent in the Northeast U.S. with full medical, cosmetic, and Mohs surgery offerings. Comparable as a similarly integrated, multi-physician group practice with both insurance and cash-pay revenue streams.

Direct peers

• Westside Dermatology: Multi-physician dermatology practice offering general, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable as a similarly structured physician-run dermatology group combining medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, and aesthetic services.
• Skin & Cancer Associates: Multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services. Comparable as a similarly structured multi-physician dermatology group practice anchored by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skindoctn
• Facebookfacebook.com/tricitiesderm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dermatology-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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