Mountain State Medical

What Mountain State Medical does

Mountain State Medical Specialties, doing business as Mountain State Dermatology, is a private multi-location dermatology practice operating 11 offices across West Virginia (8 locations), Ohio (1), and Pennsylvania (2). The practice delivers the full dermatology service stack: medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of 300+ skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, and pediatric conditions), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery, excisions, biopsies, photodynamic therapy, biologics), and cosmetic dermatology (Botox/Dysport, dermal fillers including the JUVÉDERM, Restylane and Sculptra families, CO2 fractional laser resurfacing, CoolSculpting cryolipolysis, chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser hair removal, and Latisse). Providers are board-certified dermatologists (MD/DO with FAAD/FACMS credentials), physician assistants (PA-C, MPAS), and registered nurses (BSN-RN), with fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons highlighted as a clinical differentiator.

The practice generates revenue through two parallel streams: insurance-reimbursed medical and surgical dermatology services, and predominantly out-of-pocket cosmetic/aesthetic procedures. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; billing is per-visit with payment options including full online payment and pay-over-time financing through Sunbit and CareCredit partnerships. Patients access the practice via direct-to-consumer channels — the company website with online self-serve scheduling, a ModMed-powered patient portal, phone booking, and walk-in availability across physical offices. The customer base is entirely individual consumers, with no B2B or institutional contracts.

Mountain State Medical operates as an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology, described as one of the largest dermatology groups in the nation, with the legal entity structured as an LLC under the DOCS, LLC umbrella. The affiliation provides shared protocols, technology access, and centralized back-office support. The practice was previously known as South Charleston Dermatology before regional rebranding. Geographic footprint spans West Virginia, eastern Ohio, and southwestern Pennsylvania, serving communities with limited alternative specialist access and earning community recognition including consecutive "Best Dermatologist in Fayette" awards in 2023 and 2024 for the Uniontown, PA office.

Name

Mountain State Medical

Legal name

Mountain State Medical Specialties

Website

https://msmswv.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mountain State Medical Specialties is a private dermatology practice operating 11 offices across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to individual consumers as an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Mohs surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Medical dermatology

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Fee-for-service medical consultations and treatments for skin conditions including skin cancer screening, biopsies, and medical treatments. Revenue generated through patient visits and procedures covered by insurance.
2. Cosmetic/Aesthetic Procedures: Cosmetic treatments including Botox, fillers, laser procedures, chemical peels, and body contouring. Typically out-of-pocket patient payments, some covered by insurance when medically necessary.
3. Surgical Procedures: Mohs surgery, excisions, and other surgical dermatological procedures. Revenue from facility fees and professional fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mountain State Medical Specialties operates a multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services across 11 locations in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The practice diagnoses and treats more than 300 skin diseases including skin cancers, acne, eczema, and psoriasis, and performs procedures such as Mohs surgery, biopsies, photodynamic therapy, Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, and CoolSculpting body contouring.

Product overview

Mountain State Medical Specialties (d/b/a Mountain State Dermatology) is a multi-location dermatology practice operating 11 locations across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The practice offers a unified portfolio of dermatology services organized into two main divisions: Medical Dermatology (diagnosing and treating over 300 skin diseases including skin cancers) and Cosmetic Dermatology (aesthetic procedures and treatments). Medical services include conditions (acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer, etc.) and procedures (Mohs surgery, biopsies, photodynamic therapy, biologics). Cosmetic services include injectable treatments (Botox, fillers), laser procedures (CO2 resurfacing, hair removal), body contouring (CoolSculpting), and facial treatments (chemical peels, dermaplaning). The practice is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology, one of the largest dermatology groups in the nation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology – Conditions Diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, contact dermatitis, eczema, hair loss, melanoma, psoriasis, rashes, rosacea, skin cancer, skin infections, vitiligo, and warts for patients of all ages.
• Medical Dermatology – Procedures Medical treatments and procedures including biologics and topical medications, excisions and biopsies, Mohs surgery, mole removal, photodynamic therapy, and pediatric dermatology services.
• Cosmetic Dermatology – Conditions Treatment of cosmetic skin concerns including brown spots, discoloration, crow's feet, dark eye circles, double chin, and enlarged pores.
• Cosmetic Dermatology – Procedures Cosmetic treatments including Botox and Dysport, chemical peels, CO2 fractional laser skin resurfacing, CoolSculpting, dermaplaning, facial fillers, laser hair removal, and Latisse.
• Botox and Dysport FDA-approved neurotoxin injections that temporarily relax facial muscles to improve dynamic wrinkles such as laugh lines, frown lines, and crow's feet for adult cosmetic patients.
• Mohs Surgery Micrographic surgery for non-melanoma skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma) performed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons to remove cancer layer by layer while preserving healthy tissue.
• Chemical Peels Skin treatments using medical-grade, naturally-derived ingredients applied to remove surface-level skin cells, improving complexion for acne, fine lines, age spots, and discoloration.
• CO2 Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing Laser treatment using blue light in bursts or continuous beams to create micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production, improving skin tone and texture.
• CoolSculpting Non-surgical fat reduction procedure using controlled cooling (cryolipolysis) to target and permanently destroy stubborn fat cells resistant to diet and exercise.
• Dermaplaning Non-invasive exfoliation treatment using a surgical blade to gently remove dead skin cells, improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and helping skincare products penetrate more effectively.
• Facial Fillers (Dermal Fillers) FDA-approved hyaluronic acid injectables that reduce wrinkles, restore lost volume, and contour cheeks and jawlines. Offerings include JUVEDERM family (Voluma, Vollure, Volux, Volbella, Ultra Plus), Restylane fillers (Lyft, Silk, Kysse, Refyne, Defyne), and Sculptra.
• Laser Hair Removal Medical procedure using a focused laser beam to eliminate unwanted hair by permanently destroying hair follicles across various body areas.
• Latisse FDA-approved prescription treatment clinically proven to deliver fuller, longer, and darker eyelashes by targeting the anagen (growth) phase of eyelashes.
• Skin Biopsy and Excisions Diagnostic procedures to remove lesions or obtain tissue samples for laboratory analysis, performed to diagnose moles, warts, cysts, actinic keratosis, skin cancers, and other skin conditions.
• Full Body Skin Exam Head-to-toe medical examination by a board-certified dermatologist to evaluate skin health and identify suspicious moles or lesions, including screening for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Light-activated drug treatment using a photosensitizing agent applied to the skin and then activated by specific wavelengths of light to treat acne, psoriasis, skin cancer, and vitiligo.
• Biologics and Topical Medications Targeted medicines including biologics (derived from living organisms) administered by injection or infusion for psoriasis and eczema, and topical treatments applied directly to skin for various conditions including JAK inhibitors for alopecia, vitiligo, and eczema.
• Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology Medical care for skin conditions in infants, children, and teens including acne, atopic dermatitis/eczema, diaper dermatitis, birthmarks, warts, molluscum contagiosum, impetigo, and contact dermatitis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 convenient locations for easy patient access
• +1 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DOCS DermatologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain State Medical Specialties is an affiliate of DOCS Dermatology, one of the largest dermatology groups in the nation. This affiliation provides access to state-of-the-art treatments and technology, guaranteeing top-tier care for every community served.
• SunbitminorOthersDOCS has partnered with Sunbit to provide flexible payment plan options for patients to pay-over-time for dermatological services and treatments.
• CareCreditminorOthersHealthcare credit card partner offering flexible financing options for dermatological treatments and procedures.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DOCS Dermatology: Parent affiliate and one of the largest dermatology groups in the U.S. Mountain State is an operating affiliate of DOCS, so the business model (multi-location medical/surgical/cosmetic dermatology), physician compensation structure, and vendor partnerships are directly aligned.

Direct peers

• US Dermatology Partners: PE-backed multi-location dermatology platform offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across many U.S. states. Closely comparable business model: employed providers, multi-site footprint, in-house Mohs and cosmetic services.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large dermatology group practice operating numerous locations with full medical, surgical, and cosmetic service menus including injectables, lasers, and body contouring. Directly comparable in offering breadth and direct-to-consumer patient acquisition.
• Qualderm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform partnering with affiliated practices across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable to Mountain State in structure (affiliate model) and full-service medical/surgical/cosmetic scope.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest U.S. dermatology practices with multi-state locations offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services. Comparable scale and service mix to Mountain State's 11-site footprint.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Mid-Atlantic regional dermatology group offering full medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across multiple locations. Comparable in geographic concentration and integrated service model.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large multi-state dermatology practice with a comprehensive medical, surgical (including Mohs), and cosmetic offering. Comparable in operating model and service breadth to Mountain State.
• Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Multi-location dermatology group with comprehensive medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services; comparable regional rollup structure with employed providers.
• Skin & Aesthetic Centers of America: Mid-sized multi-location dermatology and aesthetics practice offering medical dermatology, Mohs, injectables, lasers, and body contouring. Directly comparable in service mix and D2C patient acquisition model.

Others

• ModMed (Modernizing Medicine): EHR and practice management vendor that powers Mountain State's patient portal (msms.modmedapp.com). Included as an enabling technology partner rather than a competitor; relevant for assessing operational stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MSMSWV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mountain-State-Medical-Specialties-Inc-204694902908161
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mountain-state-medical

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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