What Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery does

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery is a privately held, physician-owned dermatology practice headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, operating five clinical locations across the Birmingham metro and northeast Alabama (Trussville, Gadsden, Pell City, Oxford, Chelsea). Founded over 40 years ago and now in its third generation of physicians, the practice focuses almost exclusively on the detection and treatment of skin cancer, including full-body skin exams, biopsies, Mohs micrographic surgery, plastic surgery reconstruction following Mohs excision, cryotherapy and chemical peels for pre-cancerous lesions, and mole and skin tag removal. The clinical staff comprises three board-certified dermatologists (Drs. Mario Maruthur, Malia Downing, and Anupama Parameswaran) with fellowship training from Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYU, and other top institutions, four physician assistants, and a clinical/administrative support team.

The practice's core technical capability is Mohs micrographic surgery — a layer-by-layer excision technique in which the surgeon also serves as pathologist, examining 100% of peripheral and deep margins under a microscope. This is supported by an on-site Mohs laboratory enabling same-day tissue processing, same-day reconstruction, and a 99% cure rate cited by the practice. Diagnostic workup uses polarized dermatoscopes for visual examination of suspicious lesions. The practice advertises itself as one of the highest-volume skin cancer treatment groups in the United States, with 33,000+ skin cancers treated and 44,000+ patients served across its history.

Revenue is generated through professional services billed to insurance — the practice is in-network with most major payors including Medicare, BCBS Alabama, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Tricare, and United Healthcare. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone, web appointment requests, and a physician referral coordinator; the practice does not rely on paid digital advertising. Customer segments are horizontal: the general Alabama population seeking dermatologic care and high-risk skin cancer patients (those with sun-exposed occupations, family history, or numerous moles). The practice is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding rounds, and operates as a cash-flow-funded regional specialty group.

Name

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery

Legal name

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery

Website

https://southernskiesdermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery is a physician-owned, 40+ year-old dermatology practice operating five Alabama clinics, specializing in skin cancer detection and Mohs micrographic surgery, serving general and high-risk patients in the Birmingham metro and northeast Alabama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology and Skin Cancer Treatment Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA), Plastics / Cosmetic & Dermatologic Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAK)

Keywords

• Dermatology medical services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Plastic surgery reconstruction
• Skin exams and biopsies

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 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. Patient Services Revenue: The practice generates revenue through medical services provided to patients including skin exams, biopsies, Mohs surgery, plastic surgery reconstruction, pre-cancer treatments, mole removal, and cosmetic procedures. Services are billed to insurance companies. The practice accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama, Cigna, HealthChoice, Humana, Medicare, PEEHIP, Tricare, United Healthcare, VA CCN, and Viva.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery is a physician practice that diagnoses and treats skin cancer, providing full-body skin exams, biopsies, Mohs micrographic surgery, and same-day plastic surgery reconstruction. The practice also delivers pre-cancer treatments (cryotherapy and chemical peels), mole and skin tag removal, and limited cosmetic dermatology (Botox, chemical peels) across five Alabama clinic locations.

Product overview

Southern Skies Dermatology & Surgery is a medical practice offering a coordinated suite of skin cancer detection, treatment, and reconstruction services. The core offering centers on Skin Exams & Biopsies for early detection, Mohs Micrographic Surgery as the primary treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers (with 99% cure rate), and Plastic Surgery Reconstruction performed same-day following cancer removal. The practice also provides Pre-Cancer Treatments (cryotherapy, chemical peels), Mole & Skin Tag Removal, and Cosmetic Dermatology services (Botox, chemical peels). All services are delivered across five Alabama locations (Trussville, Gadsden, Pell City, Oxford, Chelsea) with fellowship-trained specialists and board-certified dermatologists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Dermatology Partners: Large PE-backed dermatology platform operating multi-specialty practices (medical, surgical, Mohs, cosmetic) across multiple states including the Southeast. Directly comparable as a multi-site, multi-provider dermatology group serving similar patients with Mohs and general dermatology services.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: National dermatology platform offering medical, surgical (including Mohs), and cosmetic dermatology across hundreds of locations. Comparable business model of multi-site physician practices with integrated Mohs and reconstruction services.
• Forefront Dermatology: PE-backed dermatology group with extensive Midwest and Mid-South presence offering medical, surgical, and Mohs dermatology. Comparable as a multi-site consolidated dermatology practice with strong Mohs surgery focus and similar payer mix.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed dermatology platform with a Northeast-heavy footprint offering medical, surgical, cosmetic, and Mohs services. Comparable as a multi-site, multi-provider dermatology group with integrated surgical oncology capabilities.
• Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute: Multi-location dermatology practice with strong emphasis on Mohs surgery and skin cancer treatment in the Western U.S. Most directly comparable to Southern Skies in its skin-cancer-focused service mix and integrated reconstruction offering.
• Water's Edge Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology platform offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services. Comparable as a multi-site consolidated dermatology group with strong surgical/Mohs offering and similar patient demographic.

Regional players

• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services. Comparable as a regional, multi-site dermatology group with similar service mix, though operating in a different geography than Southern Skies.
• Birmingham Dermatology Center: Local Birmingham, Alabama dermatology practice offering medical and surgical dermatology services. Comparable as a same-metro regional competitor directly contesting Southern Skies' Trussville/Birmingham patient base.

Broad incumbents

• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform partnering with practices across multiple states offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable as a dermatology-focused platform but operates as a partnership/consolidator model rather than a single practice.

Emerging players

• True Dermatology: Alabama-headquartered dermatology platform with multiple Alabama locations offering medical and surgical dermatology including Mohs. Comparable as a regional, multi-site dermatology practice overlapping Southern Skies' core geography and service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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