Dermatology Partners

What Dermatology Partners does

Dermatology Partners operates a six-location dermatology practice serving the Cleveland metropolitan area and northern Ohio, with offices in Avon, Broadview Heights, Medina, Port Clinton, Sandusky, and Strongsville. Founded in 1998, the practice delivers a full continuum of dermatologic care: medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, rashes, hair loss, biologic therapy), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery, excisions, biopsies, PDT), cosmetic/aesthetic services (Botox, dermal fillers, HydraFacial, IPL, Kybella, Latisse, microneedling, chemical peels), and pediatric/adolescent dermatology. Clinical staff include 17 providers comprising board-certified dermatologists (MD/DO), physician assistants, and certified nurse practitioners, with fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons among them.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service patient visits billed to 50+ accepted insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial plans, supplemented by self-pay cosmetic revenue and a Sunbit-branded pay-over-time option for out-of-pocket costs. The practice also operates an active clinical research program enrolling patients in trials for alopecia areata, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis, which provides access to investigational therapies and ancillary research revenue.

Dermatology Partners, Inc. has affiliated with DOCS Dermatology and now operates as an affiliate brand of DOCS, LLC, retaining its regional identity while gaining access to the broader DOCS infrastructure, including research partnerships and shared back-office capabilities. The website is the principal marketing and scheduling channel, supported by strong organic search presence (4.7-4.9 Google ratings across all locations) and a Modernizing Medicine-powered patient portal for intake, communication, and bill payment.

Name

Dermatology Partners

Legal name

DOCS, LLC

Website

https://dermatologypartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermatology Partners is a six-location dermatology practice serving Cleveland and northern Ohio, offering medical, surgical (including Mohs), cosmetic, and pediatric dermatology services across 17 providers and operating as an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (62111), 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), Pediatric Dermatology (HLAKACAB), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Pediatric dermatology care
• Skin cancer treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Broadview Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 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. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services billed through insurance plans or direct patient payment
2. Insurance Reimbursement: Participates with many insurance companies and accepts various health plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers
3. Clinical Research: Clinical trials for conditions including psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia areata with study medication at no cost and compensation for participants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dermatology Partners operates a multi-location dermatology practice delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care services to patients across Cleveland and northern Ohio. The practice provides diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer), Mohs micrographic surgery, cosmetic injectables and aesthetic procedures, pediatric dermatology, and clinical research studies. Services are delivered through six physical office locations by 17+ board-certified dermatologists, physician assistants, and certified nurse practitioners.

Product overview

Dermatology Partners is a multi-location dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services across the Cleveland metro area in northern Ohio. The practice offers a comprehensive range of services organized into medical dermatology (treatment of conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer), surgical procedures (including Mohs micrographic surgery, excisions, biopsies), cosmetic/aesthetic treatments (Botox, dermal fillers, HydraFacial, IPL photofacial, Kybella, Latisse, microneedling, chemical peels), pediatric dermatology, and clinical research studies. The practice operates six locations (Avon, Broadview Heights, Medina, Port Clinton, Sandusky, and Strongsville) and is affiliated with DOCS Dermatology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services
• Surgical Procedures
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Skin Cancer Screening & Treatment
• Cosmetic/Aesthetic Services
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
• Botox
• Dermal Fillers
• HydraFacial
• IPL Photofacial
• Kybella
• Latisse
• Microneedling
• Chemical Peels
• Biologics & Topicals
• Clinical Research Studies

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% patient satisfaction rating for IPL treatments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DOCS DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDermatology Partners is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology. The practice has joined DOCS Dermatology while maintaining the same trusted care under a new name. As part of DOCS Dermatology Group, they have access to clinical trials and the latest treatments.
• Multiple Insurance CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccepts major insurance plans including AARP, Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan, Custom Design Benefits, GEHA, HealthSmart, Humana, Medical Mutual, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, Oscar, Paramount, SummaCare, Tricare, United HealthCare, and many others (50+ carriers listed).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Forefront Dermatology: Large PE-backed dermatology practice network with locations across the Midwest, including Ohio. Offers the same medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services and competes directly for patients and providers in Dermatology Partners' core markets.
• DOCS Dermatology: Parent affiliate of Dermatology Partners and a multi-state dermatology group offering identical medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Most directly comparable as the consolidating platform of which Dermatology Partners is a member.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Northeast and Midwest-focused dermatology group providing medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Comparable in scale, multi-location footprint, and service mix, and an active consolidator in the same space.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Multi-state dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services including Mohs surgery and clinical trials. Directly comparable in service breadth and PE-backed scale.
• Westlake Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice in Texas offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and aesthetic services. Comparable operating model and service breadth though geographically distinct.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based multi-location dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services including Mohs and clinical research. Highly comparable operating model and patient mix.
• Skin & Cancer Associates: Florida-based dermatology practice network with similar medical, surgical, cosmetic, and clinical research offerings. Comparable size, service breadth, and multi-site operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Clinic Dermatology: Academic health system dermatology department serving the same Greater Cleveland market. Comparable in service mix but differentiated by hospital-system scale, academic reputation, and integrated care.
• University Hospitals Dermatology: Cleveland-based academic health system offering dermatology services across northern Ohio. Competes for patients in the same geography but operates as part of a broader hospital network.

Others

• Modernizing Medicine (modmed): Specialty EHR and patient portal vendor used by Dermatology Partners (the dermswohio.modmedapp.com patient portal). Enabling technology peer rather than a clinical competitor, but materially relevant as a strategic vendor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dermatologypartners
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dermatology-partners-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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