Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center

What Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center does

Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center (DSSC), operating as Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, PLC, is a private multi-site dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving patients across Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana through 11 office locations and approximately 29 board-certified or licensed providers (dermatologists, NPs, PAs, and licensed estheticians). The practice is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group, which is described as one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation, with shared clinical, operational, and clinical-trial resources flowing through that affiliation.

The practice runs three integrated service lines: medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of 300+ skin conditions including skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, vitiligo, and pediatric dermatology), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, JUVÉDERM fillers, Kybella, CO2 fractional laser, Fraxel, IPL photofacial, laser hair removal, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning), and board-certified plastic surgery (breast augmentation/reduction/reconstruction, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift/neck lift, blepharoplasty, gynecomastia surgery, skin cancer reconstruction). Its core clinical technology differentiator is fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgery for non-melanoma skin cancers, supplemented by an in-house College of American Pathologists–accredited biopsy laboratory, Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), and Ultraviolet Light Therapy (broadband UVB, narrow band UVB, PUVA).

DSSC operates a sales-led, insurance-and-self-pay professional services model. It is in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, Priority Health, and UHC for medical services, while cosmetic and elective plastic surgery are predominantly self-pay, supported by a Sunbit pay-over-time financing partnership. Patients access care through scheduled appointments booked online via a ModMed patient portal or by phone. Marketing is concentrated on the practice website, provider directories, and SEO-driven local discovery rather than paid or institutional sales channels.

Name

Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center

Legal name

Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, PLC

Website

https://dermatologyskinsurgerycenter.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center is a private multi-site dermatology and plastic surgery practice operating 11 locations across Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana, affiliated with DOCS Dermatology Group and serving individual patients with medical, cosmetic, and surgical skin care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Services

NAICS

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

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Psoriasis & Eczema Specialty Care (HLAKACAL), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Mohs surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Plastic surgery practice
• Skin cancer treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Battle Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 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 treating medical skin conditions including skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and infectious diseases. Billed through insurance with patient responsibility co-pays.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Revenue from aesthetic procedures including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, chemical peels, and skin rejuvenation. Typically self-pay or cosmetic insurance riders.
3. Plastic Surgery Services: Revenue from surgical procedures including breast augmentation, reduction, reconstruction, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelifts, and body contouring. May be insurance-covered when medically necessary.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DSSC is a multi-location dermatology and plastic surgery practice delivering medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and infectious skin diseases including Mohs surgery), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, fillers, chemical peels, microneedling, Kybella, and laser treatments), and board-certified plastic surgery (breast surgery, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation). The practice operates 11 offices across Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana staffed by 29 board-certified providers including dermatologists, NPs, PAs, and licensed estheticians, with an in-house CAP-accredited biopsy laboratory.

Product overview

Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center (DSSC) is a comprehensive dermatology and plastic surgery practice offering medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and plastic surgery services across 11 locations in Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana. The practice operates as three integrated service lines: medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and diseases including skin cancer with Mohs surgery), cosmetic dermatology (aesthetic treatments including Botox, facial fillers, laser procedures, chemical peels, and body contouring), and plastic surgery (board-certified procedures including breast surgery, body contouring, and facial rejuvenation). Affiliated with DOCS Dermatology Group, the practice emphasizes board-certified providers and personalized patient care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive medical dermatology care including diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, melanoma, actinic keratosis, rosacea, vitiligo, warts, fungal infections, herpes, shingles, hives, contact dermatitis, and pediatric dermatology. Provided by board-certified dermatologists and advanced practice providers for individual patients across Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana.
• Plastic Surgery Services Board-certified plastic surgery procedures performed by Dr. Sumita Saha, MD including breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, breast cancer reconstruction, gynecomastia surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), lower facelift, neck lift, upper blepharoplasty, total capsulectomy, panniculectomy, and skin cancer reconstruction. Targeted at individual patients seeking body contouring, breast procedures, or facial rejuvenation in the Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana region.
• Mohs Surgery Micrographic surgery technique for treating non-melanoma skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma) achieving high cure rates while preserving healthy tissue and minimizing scarring. Performed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons recognized as Top Docs by Detroit's Hour Magazine. Available to patients diagnosed with eligible skin cancers at the practice's Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana locations.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Services Aesthetic dermatology treatments addressing cosmetic concerns including Botox, facial fillers (JUVÉDERM), chemical peels, CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing, IPL photofacial, laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, microneedling, Kybella, Latisse, and dermaplaning. Targeted at adult patients seeking wrinkle reduction, skin resurfacing, hair removal, and skin tone correction, typically delivered on a self-pay or cosmetic insurance rider basis with Sunbit financing available.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Light-activated drug treatment combining a photosensitizing agent with a specific wavelength of light to destroy precancerous and cancerous cells, also indicated for acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, and select bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Provided to individual patients at DSSC clinic locations across Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana.
• Ultraviolet Light Therapy Phototherapy treatments including broadband UVB, narrow band UVB, PUVA, and laser-based phototherapy to address psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and dermatitis. Offered to individual patients, with this service available exclusively at the Elkhart, Indiana office location.
• Biologics and Topical Medications Targeted biologic medicines and topical treatments for autoimmune skin conditions including psoriasis and eczema, utilizing immune system–specific interventions. Prescribed and administered for individual patients across the practice's Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana locations.
• Patient Portal Online portal accessible to DSSC patients for accessing medical records, communicating with providers, managing appointments, and paying bills online. Provided to registered patients of the practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• High cure rates for non-melanoma skin cancers with Mohs surgery
• +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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DOCS Dermatology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDermatology & Skin Surgery Center is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology Group, one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation. This affiliation provides access to cutting-edge clinical trials for cancers less responsive to traditional treatment, shared resources, and association with a large network of dermatology providers.
• SunbitsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDOCS has partnered with Sunbit to provide flexible payment plan options for patients to pay-over-time for services. Patients can apply for financing to cover out-of-pocket costs not paid by insurance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Riverchase Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice with medical, Mohs, and aesthetic offerings. Comparable three-pillar service structure, though primarily Florida-focused.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large multi-location dermatology practice with significant Midwest presence, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across numerous offices. Directly competes with DSSC for patients, physicians, and payer contracts in Michigan and Indiana.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology platform with strong Midwest footprint offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology services. Competes head-to-head with DSSC in overlapping geographies and as a physician recruitment target.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: National dermatology platform providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across many states. Closely comparable in service mix, scale, and multi-specialty model to DSSC's three-pillar offering.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform with affiliated practices across multiple states, focused on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. A relevant comparable for DSSC as both a competitor and a potential acquirer/affiliation model.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology in the Northeast and expanding nationally. Comparable service mix and multi-specialty clinical model to DSSC.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large multi-location dermatology practice with a similar three-pillar (medical/surgical/cosmetic plus plastic surgery) service mix. Comparable in clinical model, though primarily Mid-Atlantic rather than Midwest.

Broad incumbents

• DOCS Dermatology Group: Parent organization of DSSC and described as one of the largest dermatology practices in the nation. Operates a multi-state platform of dermatology affiliates, making it the most directly comparable peer at the platform/rollup level.

Regional players

• West Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology group on the West Coast offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Relevant comparable for service model and multi-site operations, though geographically separate from DSSC's Midwest footprint.

Emerging players

• Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan / Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery: Mid-sized multi-specialty dermatology practice combining medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, cosmetic procedures, and plastic surgery — a smaller-scale analog of DSSC's three-pillar model useful for benchmarking unit economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dermatologyski
• Facebookfacebook.com/dermatology-skin-surgery-center-264851387044515

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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