Ava MD

What Ava MD does

Ava MD operates a physician-led cosmetic and medical dermatology practice through two clinic locations in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, California, serving affluent adult patients seeking cosmetic enhancements, skin rejuvenation, and general medical dermatology care. The clinical offering spans injectables (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Voluma), an extensive laser and energy-based device portfolio (Fraxel, IPL, CoolPeel, Fotona 4D, Sofwave, Clear+Brilliant, Q-Switched Ruby, GentleLASE, Cynosure Elite, Pellevé), non-surgical body contouring (CoolSculpting, EMSCULPT, EMTONE, Kybella), skin tightening (Ultherapy, Sofwave, Pellevé), microneedling, chemical peels, and medical dermatology. The practice also runs Phase II-IV clinical research trials at the Santa Monica site and markets a proprietary AVA Infuse skincare line through in-office sales and a Shopify e-commerce storefront.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with patients booking appointments directly online or by phone without referrals. Revenue is generated across four streams: per-procedure professional services (pay-as-you-go, with Botox priced at approximately $300-$500 per treatment site), skincare product sales via the AVA Infuse line and Shopify, a recurring Rejuvenation Membership offering monthly savings on premium laser and skin treatments, and sponsor-funded clinical trial revenue. Branding centers on founder Dr. Ava Shamban and a Signature Feature approach that emphasizes enhancement of natural features; brand equity is reinforced through media coverage in Harper's Bazaar, CNN, Allure, Women's Health, NBC, Goop, Vanity Fair, and Oprah Magazine. Operations run on NextPatient for online scheduling and MyPatientVisit with ExpressPay for patient portal and billing.

Ava MD is a privately held California corporation (legal entity AVA T. SHAMBAN, M.D., INC.) operating with 11-50 employees under founder Dr. Ava Shamban, with Dr. Soheil Simzar and Dr. Gregory Van Dyke as additional board-certified dermatologists and Marie Campbell as VP of Operations. The company is HIPAA-compliant, has no external investors, no disclosed funding history, no patents, and no app or public API surface. Geographic service area is restricted to the Los Angeles market.

Name

Ava MD

Legal name

AVA T. SHAMBAN, M.D., INC.

Website

https://avamd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ava MD is a privately held, physician-led cosmetic and medical dermatology practice operating two clinic locations in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, California, serving affluent Los Angeles adults with injectables, laser and energy-based treatments, body contouring, medical dermatology, clinical trials, and a proprietary skincare line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cosmetic Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Personal Care Services (8121)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Cosmetic dermatology services
• Medical aesthetics treatments
• Laser skin treatments
• Cosmetic injectables services
• Body contouring treatments

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: Revenue from a wide range of cosmetic dermatology procedures including injectables (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers), laser treatments, body contouring, skin tightening, and medical dermatology services. Procedures are typically one-time treatments or series that require repeat visits.
2. Skincare Products: Sale of dermatologist-developed medical-grade skincare products through the online shop (ava-md.myshopify.com) and in-office. Products include Dr. Ava Shamban's AVA infuse skincare line featuring ingredients like Volcanic Crystal Kukui Exfoliator.
3. Rejuvenation Membership: Monthly membership program offering exclusive savings on treatments including Clear & Brilliant, Coolpeel, Emface, IPL PhotoFacial, Sofwave, and PicoGenesis. Provides recurring revenue from loyal patients.
4. Clinical Research: Phase II through Phase IV clinical research trials conducted at the Santa Monica location, providing access to cutting-edge treatments while generating additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ava MD operates a cosmetic and medical dermatology practice across two Los Angeles-area clinics (Beverly Hills and Santa Monica) delivering injectables, laser and energy-based skin treatments, non-surgical body contouring, skin tightening, microneedling, medical dermatology, and spa/aesthetic services, alongside a proprietary AVA Infuse skincare line and a Rejuvenation Membership program. The Santa Monica location additionally conducts Phase II–IV clinical research trials. All services are physician-led and centered on Dr. Ava Shamban's Signature Feature aesthetic philosophy of enhancing natural defining features rather than fundamentally altering appearance.

Product overview

Ava MD is a cosmetic dermatology and medical aesthetics practice operating two locations in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, California. The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of dermatological treatments organized into service categories: Body Contouring (CoolSculpting, Kybella, EMTONE, EMSCULPT), Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane fillers), Lasers (Fraxel, IPL, CoolPeel, Fotona 4D, Sofwave), Microneedling (including RF), Skin Tightening (Ultherapy, Pellevé), Medical Dermatology, and Spa/Aesthetic services. The Signature Feature Approach is the practice's core philosophy emphasizing personalized treatment plans that enhance natural beauty. Additional offerings include clinical research trials, a proprietary skincare line (AVA Infuse), and a Rejuvenation Membership program. The practice is led by Dr. Ava Shamban and features board-certified dermatologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Body Contouring Non-invasive body sculpting treatments for patients seeking targeted fat reduction and muscle toning without surgery. Includes CoolSculpting (fat freezing), Kybella (double chin injections), EMTONE, EMSCULPT, Vaser Shape, Futura Fit, and Liposonix.
• Injectables
• Laser Treatments
• Microneedling
• Skin Tightening
• Medical Dermatology
• Spa and Aesthetic Services
• Rejuvenation Membership
• AVA Infuse Skincare Line
• Clinical Research Trials
• Sun Damage Treatment
• Hyperpigmentation Treatment
• Spider Vein Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• CoolSculpting can eliminate up to 20% of fat in treated areas
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LaserAway: National chain of medical spas focused on laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and body contouring with locations across multiple states — overlapping procedure mix but a volume-chain model.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-location dermatology group across the Northeast offering medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology — broadly comparable service mix but materially larger scale.
• Ideal Image: Largest U.S. medspa chain offering Botox, fillers, laser hair removal and body contouring across 150+ locations; competes for similar cosmetic patients at scale.
• SkinSpirit: Multi-location medical spa chain combining injectables, lasers and aesthetic services — comparable service portfolio and membership-based patient model.

Direct peers

• Marmur Medical: NYC-based, founder-led cosmetic and medical dermatology practice offering injectables, lasers, and body contouring under a celebrity dermatologist brand analogous to Ava MD.
• Grossman Dermatology: Santa Monica-based cosmetic and medical dermatology practice with overlapping service lines (Botox, fillers, lasers, body contouring) and geographic overlap.
• Lasky Skin Center: Cosmetic and medical dermatology practice in Beverly Hills offering injectables, lasers, and skin rejuvenation, closely mirroring Ava MD's positioning in the same premium LA market.
• Westside Dermatology: LA-based medical and cosmetic dermatology practice delivering injectables, laser treatments and skin cancer screenings — a directly comparable peer in Ava MD's home geography.

Emerging players

• Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Dermatologist-founded skincare brand with affiliated treatment services; relevant peer due to overlap in proprietary skincare product line and clinical dermatology practice.
• Skin Laundry: Multi-location facial and laser clinic chain focused on skin rejuvenation facials and laser treatments; overlapping laser/injectable adjacencies with a more standardized membership model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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