Tennessee River Dermatology

What Tennessee River Dermatology does

Tennessee River Dermatology is a physician-owned dermatology practice operating two clinic locations in Florence, Alabama (2471 Helton Drive) and Athens, Alabama (220 French Farms Blvd, Suite C), serving patients across North Alabama including Harvest, Madison, Decatur, Muscle Shoals, Colbert Heights, and Cloverdale. Founded in 1997 by Dr. J. Michael Webb, the practice is led by three board-certified dermatologists (Dr. Webb, Dr. Joseph Hanson, Dr. Brian Thomas) with three advanced practice providers (Molly Johnson FNP-C, Shelly Kindahl PA-C, Mona Olive FNP-C), for a total of six providers.

The practice delivers three service lines: medical dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, moles, and other skin, hair, and nail conditions), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma with a documented 98% cure rate), and cosmetic dermatology (chemical peels, dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm, neurotoxins such as Botox and Jeuveau, microneedling, sclerotherapy, and Obagi/Derma Made skincare products). The technical anchor is an on-site CLIA-certified, College of American Pathologists-accredited pathology laboratory that enables same-day tissue evaluation during Mohs procedures, eliminating the multi-day turnaround typical of outsourced pathology. The practice treats over 1,500 basal cell carcinoma patients annually and Dr. Webb alone has performed more than 20,000 Mohs cases.

Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursement (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Health, Health Choice, Medicare, NAMCI) for medical and surgical services and direct self-pay pricing for cosmetic procedures and uninsured patients under No Surprises Act Good Faith Estimate compliance. The practice operates within the Forefront Dermatology network, which provides shared administrative, billing, patient portal (Ema.md), and compliance infrastructure. Patient acquisition is primarily referral-driven (PCP referral relationships and insurance network participation) supplemented by organic website discovery; no paid marketing, fundraising, M&A, or external institutional investment is documented.

Name

Tennessee River Dermatology

Legal name

Tennessee River Dermatology

Website

https://tennriverderm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tennessee River Dermatology is a physician-owned dermatology practice with two clinics in Florence and Athens, Alabama, delivering medical, Mohs surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to patients across North Alabama using an on-site CLIA-certified pathology lab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology care
• Dermatology practice

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from treating medical skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer screening, biopsies, and general dermatology consultations. Billed through insurance or self-pay.
2. Surgical Dermatology Services: Revenue from Mohs micrographic surgery, excisions, and surgical procedures for skin cancer treatment. Includes on-site lab services for tissue analysis.
3. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including chemical peels, dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm), neurotoxins (Botox, Jeuveau), microneedling, sclerotherapy, and skincare products (Obagi, Derma Made).
4. Insurance Reimbursement: Accepts most commercial insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, First Health, Health Choice, Medicare, and NAMCI. Revenue primarily through insurance reimbursement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tennessee River Dermatology is a dermatology practice that diagnoses and treats skin, hair, and nail conditions through medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The practice is distinguished by its on-site CLIA-certified pathology lab and dedicated Mohs Micrographic Surgery program for skin cancer removal, serving patients across two clinic locations in Florence and Athens, Alabama.

Product overview

Tennessee River Dermatology is a dual-location dermatology practice in Florence and Athens, Alabama, offering a comprehensive range of dermatological services organized into three main categories: Medical Dermatology (diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer, warts, moles, and allergic reactions), Surgical Dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer with 98% cure rate performed by board-certified micrographic surgeons), and Cosmetic Dermatology (rejuvenation treatments including chemical peels, dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm, neurotoxins like Botox and Jeuveau, microneedling, sclerotherapy, and prescription skincare products including Obagi and Derma Made). The practice is led by board-certified dermatologists and supported by certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management of skin, hair, and nail conditions for patients of all ages, including conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and suspicious lesions. Provided at the Florence and Athens, Alabama clinic locations.
• Surgical Dermatology In-office surgical procedures for the removal of skin lesions, cysts, and skin cancers, including excisions and other minor dermatologic surgeries performed by the practice's dermatologists.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Specialized Mohs surgery for the removal of skin cancers, performed using the practice's on-site CLIA-certified pathology lab to allow tissue processing and margin assessment during the same visit. Targeted at patients with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and other skin cancers in cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Elective aesthetic and cosmetic skin treatments such as injectables, chemical peels, laser or light-based therapies, and other rejuvenation procedures, delivered on a self-pay basis to adult patients seeking aesthetic improvements.
• On-Site Pathology Lab Services CLIA-certified pathology laboratory operated within the practice to process tissue samples and provide real-time margin evaluation during Mohs Micrographic Surgery, enabling same-day skin cancer removal and clearance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery achieves up to 98% cure rate for skin cancer
• +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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Forefront DermatologycoreOthersTennessee River Dermatology is affiliated with Forefront Dermatology network. References to Forefront appear throughout the website including privacy policy, billing portal, patient portal (forefrontderm.ema.md), and compliance materials. Forefront Dermatology is the parent/management organization providing administrative infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: Large multi-state dermatology MSO and affiliated network of Tennessee River Dermatology (per its website privacy policy, billing, and portal links). Operates an extensive network of clinics offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across the Midwest and Southeast, with the same payer mix and clinical scope.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest U.S. dermatology practices, operating across many states with comprehensive medical, Mohs, and cosmetic services. Overlapping geographic and clinical footprint makes it a broad incumbent comparable.

Direct peers

• U.S. Dermatology Partners: National dermatology MSO operating across multiple states including the Southeast. Provides medical, surgical (including Mohs), and cosmetic dermatology services with on-site pathology capabilities — a direct comparable on service mix, scale, and referral-driven model.
• QualDerm Partners: Multi-state dermatology platform affiliated with practices across the Southeast and Midwest. Offers medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with employed physicians and an MSO back office — directly comparable practice affiliation model.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large regional dermatology group in the Mid-Atlantic with full medical, Mohs surgical, and cosmetic service lines plus on-site pathology. Highly comparable on physician-led, multi-location, multi-service dermatology model, though operating in a different geography.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Southeast U.S. (Florida-centric) dermatology practice offering medical, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services. Operates multiple clinic locations with a similar physician/APP staffing model and direct-pay and insurance channels.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Northeast-based dermatology group operating numerous clinics with medical, surgical, and cosmetic offerings. Comparable on multi-location, multi-specialty dermatology model and consumer-facing appointment booking.
• Suncoast Skin Solutions: Florida-based dermatology practice group providing medical, surgical (Mohs), and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in physician-led, multi-site operating model with strong skin cancer focus.
• Platinum Dermatology Partners: Texas-based dermatology platform partnering with practices that offer medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable physician-affiliation model with shared back-office infrastructure.

Regional players

• Dermatology Associates (regional affiliates): Regional, physician-owned dermatology groups (multiple entities under this name across states) offering full medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable as an independent, multi-provider community dermatology practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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