What The Derm Institute of Chicago does

The Derm Institute of Chicago is a private, founder-led dermatology practice headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operating four clinical sites across the Chicagoland metropolitan area: a flagship office on the Magnificent Mile (737 N Michigan Avenue), a western-suburban site in Hinsdale, a North Shore location at Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, and a Ravenswood neighborhood office. Founded by triple board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jordan C. Carqueville, the practice delivers three integrated service lines — medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer surveillance, patch testing, phototherapy), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, excisions, scar revision), and cosmetic dermatology (injectables, laser resurfacing, Ellacor micro-coring, PRP, non-surgical rhinoplasty, body contouring). The clinical team of more than 12 board-certified dermatologists, Mohs and dermatopathology fellowship-trained physicians, physician assistants, and a registered dietitian is sourced from elite institutions including Stanford, Cornell, Northwestern, Emory, Case Western, and Harvard Medical School, with subspecialty depth in Mohs surgery, pediatric dermatology, integrative dermatology, and contact/occupational dermatology.

The practice generates revenue through a blended fee-for-service model: insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical services billed to Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CINCigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, and other major payers, combined with self-pay cosmetic procedures. Patient acquisition runs through a direct-to-consumer motion — website (dermic.com), direct booking widget, and a single phone line — augmented by a formal B2B referring-providers program with a HIPAA-compliant digital referral form, supported by network affiliations with Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Aurora Health Care. Operational infrastructure relies on the Sadio patient portal for records, consent, and scheduling. The practice has no parent company, no institutional capital, and no disclosed funding events; it is privately held by its founder-led physician group and reinvests cash flow into multi-location expansion and advanced cosmetic technology procurement.

Name

The Derm Institute of Chicago

Legal name

Derm Institute of Chicago

Website

https://dermic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Derm Institute of Chicago is a private, founder-led dermatology practice operating four Chicagoland locations, delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services — including Mohs surgery, patch testing, injectables, and Ellacor micro-coring — to individual patients and referring providers in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Healthcare Services

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Contact Dermatitis & Patch Testing (HLAKACAK)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Surgical dermatology procedures
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Skin cancer treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Fee-for-service medical dermatology treatments for conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer surveillance, and general skin concerns. Revenue generated through insurance billing and patient payments.
2. Surgical Dermatology Services: Surgical procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery, cyst removal, lipoma removal, mole removal, and birthmark excision. Typically insurance-covered medical procedures.
3. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: Cosmetic procedures including injectables (Botox, fillers), laser treatments, chemical peels, and aesthetic enhancements. Primarily out-of-pocket payments from patients seeking cosmetic improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Derm Institute of Chicago is a comprehensive dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care services. The practice diagnoses and treats skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer), performs surgical procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal, and offers cosmetic treatments such as injectables, laser therapies, and skin rejuvenation procedures across four Chicagoland locations.

Product overview

The Derm Institute of Chicago is a comprehensive dermatology practice offering three core service lines: Medical Dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer), Surgical Dermatology (including Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal, cyst/lipoma excision, and scar revision), and Cosmetic Dermatology (aesthetic procedures including laser treatments, injectables like Botox/Dysport and fillers such as Juvederm/Restylane/Sculptra, and body contouring). The practice operates multiple locations in the Chicago area and utilizes advanced technologies including Ellacor micro-coring, laser resurfacing systems, narrowband UVB phototherapy, and PRP treatments. Patient management is facilitated through the Sadio patient portal platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Comprehensive medical dermatology services for patients with conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer surveillance, mole evaluation, wart removal, fungal infections, hair loss, hyperpigmentation, melasma, keloid scars, vitiligo, patch testing for allergic rashes, and skin tag removal.
• Surgical Dermatology Surgical dermatology procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, birthmark excision, cyst and lipoma removal, mole removal, scar revision, and skin cancer treatment including cryotherapy.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Aesthetic and cosmetic dermatology treatments including skin rejuvenation (chemical peels, microneedling, laser resurfacing, Ellacor micro-coring), injectable treatments (Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, Kybella, PRP), and body contouring procedures.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Definitive excision of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer performed in-office without hospitalization under local anesthesia, ensuring maximum tissue preservation while completely removing cancer cells. Performed by fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeons.
• Patch Testing for Allergic Rashes Extensive patch testing using a specific scientific method to identify exact causes of contact dermatitis, including placing strips with chambers containing suspect allergens on the back.
• Laser Treatments Various laser modalities including Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial, Non-ablative Fractionated Resurfacing, Fractionated Ablative Laser Resurfacing, Laser Hair Removal, Vein Removal, and Photorejuvenation for treating signs of aging, sun damage, and various skin conditions.
• Ellacor Tissue Micro-Coring FDA-cleared device utilizing Micro-Coring Technology with hollow needles to extract skin micro-cores, enhancing the look of wrinkles and sagging skin in the mid and lower face without invasive surgery.
• Matrix Enhanced Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injectable treatment utilizing concentrated growth factors from the patient's own blood to improve soft tissue, promote collagen production, aid recovery after procedures, and stimulate natural hair growth.
• Narrowband UVB Phototherapy Light-based treatment utilizing narrowband UVB used for vitiligo re-pigmentation on the face and body, along with various topical creams.

Quantifiable outcome

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition for Dr. Carqueville since 2020
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Northwestern MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDerm Institute of Chicago is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine network of hospitals, providing patients with quality care and in-network insurance access.
• Advocate Aurora Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDerm Institute of Chicago is affiliated with Advocate Aurora Health Care network of hospitals, providing patients with quality care and greatest access to in-network insurance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology group with comprehensive medical, surgical and cosmetic services across the Midwest and Eastern U.S.; comparable as a regional consolidated competitor with overlapping service lines.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: PE-backed national dermatology platform with affiliate practices across multiple states offering medical, surgical, Mohs and cosmetic dermatology; comparable as a scaled competitor for both patient acquisition and physician recruitment.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-location U.S. dermatology platform operating across the Northeast and beyond with medical, surgical and cosmetic services; comparable as a scaled multi-site derm practice with similar service mix and PE-backed growth model.

Regional players

• Apex Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical and cosmetic services; comparable in scale and service mix but operating in different U.S. metropolitan markets.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based multi-location dermatology practice with full medical, surgical and cosmetic offerings; comparable as a multi-site, physician-led dermatology operator though geographically separate.
• The Dermatology Specialists: Large multi-location dermatology practice in the New York metropolitan area offering medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology; comparable in operating model and service mix but serving a different geography.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Midwest-based multi-location dermatology group with strong Chicagoland and Illinois footprint; competes directly for patients, physicians, and referral relationships in the same geography.

Others

• Sadio (patient portal platform): Patient portal and engagement technology platform already integrated with the practice; an enabling ecosystem vendor rather than a direct competitor, included to reflect the practice's known technology integration.

Direct peers

• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-location general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology practice serving Chicago-area patients with comparable service offerings (Mohs, injectables, lasers, medical derm) and similar physician-led operating model.
• Dermatology Associates: Physician-owned multi-provider dermatology practice offering medical, surgical and cosmetic services; comparable in size, service mix, and clinician-led operations to a boutique Chicagoland practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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