Pacific Dermatology Specialists

What Pacific Dermatology Specialists does

Pacific Dermatology Specialists is a private, multi-location dermatology medical practice serving patients across Southern California. Founded in the late 1990s and operated as a subsidiary of PhyNet Dermatology LLC, the practice operates three active clinic locations — Downey, Seal Beach, and Fullerton — following the closure of a Rolling Hills Estates site, and staffs a team of nine clinically credentialed providers comprising five board-certified dermatologists (including Mohs surgery and dermatologic oncology subspecialists), three physician assistants, and one registered nurse with laser and injectable expertise.

The practice delivers a full spectrum of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services under one roof. Medical dermatology covers conditions including acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer screening, and a wide range of inflammatory and infectious skin conditions, reimbursed through major commercial payers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, ILWU/Coastwise) and Medicare. Surgical offerings are anchored by Mohs Micrographic Surgery, characterized internally as the gold standard for skin cancer removal. Cosmetic services span injectables (Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Sculptra), laser and energy-based treatments (Thermage RF, Lumenis M22 IPL, diode laser hair removal, XTRAC excimer, fractional CO2, tattoo removal), light therapies (Blu-U, Photodynamic Therapy), and adjunctive treatments (HydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling, sclerotherapy). The practice also operates MyDermSpot, an e-commerce storefront for medical-grade skincare.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through fee-for-service professional billing across the medical/surgical/cosmetic mix, with cosmetic procedures largely self-pay and supported by 0% APR financing through Cherry and loyalty discounts through the Allē program. Patient acquisition relies on direct-to-consumer marketing via the practice website, an active educational blog, Facebook and Instagram presence, a monthly email newsletter, and promotional specials for new cosmetic patients. The technology stack is conventional practice infrastructure (Healow scheduling, WordPress website, Cherry financing) with no disclosed AI, software platform, or data product.

Name

Pacific Dermatology Specialists

Legal name

PhyNet Dermatology LLC

Website

https://pacificdermatologyspecialists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Dermatology Specialists is a private Southern California dermatology practice operating three clinic locations (Downey, Seal Beach, Fullerton) under PhyNet Dermatology LLC, delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to patients of all ages across Los Angeles and Orange County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from treating medical skin conditions including acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin cancer screenings, and general dermatology consultations. Services are primarily billed through insurance plans.
2. Surgical Dermatology Services: Revenue from surgical procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery, surgical excisions, and skin lesion removal. These are typically covered by insurance for medical necessity.
3. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: Revenue from aesthetic treatments including Botox, dermal fillers (Juvederm, Sculptra), chemical peels, laser treatments, HydraFacial, and other cosmetic procedures. Typically self-pay, with some payment plan options available.
4. Skincare Products: Revenue from medical-grade skincare products sold through their MyDermSpot online store and in-office. Includes dermatologist-recommended sunscreens, acne products, and skincare lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pacific Dermatology Specialists is a multi-location dermatology practice that delivers medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care services through in-person clinic visits in Southern California. The practice diagnoses and treats skin diseases (acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer), performs surgical procedures including Mohs micrographic surgery, and offers aesthetic treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, laser therapies, and HydraFacial. It also retails medical-grade skincare products through the MyDermSpot online store.

Product overview

Pacific Dermatology Specialists is a dermatology medical practice offering a comprehensive suite of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services across three Southern California locations (Downey, Seal Beach, Fullerton). The practice operates as a single service delivery model rather than a software platform. Medical services include treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer screenings, and various skin conditions. Surgical services feature Mohs Micrographic Surgery (the gold standard for skin cancer treatment) and surgical excisions. Cosmetic services encompass injectable treatments (Botox, Juvederm, Voluma, Sculptra), laser procedures (hair removal, skin resurfacing, vein treatment, tattoo removal), skin rejuvenation (HydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling, Thermage), light therapies (Photodynamic Therapy, Blu-U), and an online retail store (MyDermSpot) for medical-grade skincare products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyDermSpot: Official online store for medical-grade, dermatologist-recommended skincare products.

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, skin cancer screenings, actinic keratosis, moles, nail abnormalities, fungal infections, herpes, hives, rashes, skin tags, warts, excessive sweating, and varicose veins. Provided to patients of all ages (newborns to seniors) by board-certified dermatologists.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery State-of-the-art skin cancer treatment offering the highest cure rate with the smallest scar. Performed by board-certified, fellowship-trained dermatologists as the gold-standard surgical procedure for skin cancer removal.
• Botox FDA-approved injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to reduce dynamic wrinkles including forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet, bunny lines, chin dimpling, and neck bands, with results lasting approximately 3-4 months.
• Dermal Fillers Injectable treatments including Juvederm and Voluma that restore facial volume, smooth lines, and enhance natural features using hyaluronic acid-based formulations.
• Sculptra Aesthetic Injectable volumizer that stimulates collagen production to restore facial volume and fullness, softening facial lines non-surgically.
• HydraFacial Medical-grade facial treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates skin while removing impurities without irritation or downtime. Available at Fullerton and Seal Beach locations.
• Chemical Peels In-office exfoliation treatments using salicylic acid and glycolic acid peels to improve acne, skin texture, uneven tone, and reduce excess oil buildup with minimal downtime.
• Microneedling Collagen induction therapy that creates superficial micro-injuries to stimulate skin healing and improve texture, scarring, and overall skin quality.
• Laser Hair Removal Diode laser treatment for permanent hair removal virtually anywhere on the body using advanced laser technology.
• Laser Skin Resurfacing Fractional CO2 laser treatment to address wrinkles, folds, and scars by stimulating collagen and hyaluronic acid production for skin rejuvenation.
• Laser Treatment of Pigmented Spots Laser treatment that vaporizes unwanted melanin to address sun spots, age spots, and other pigmentation concerns.
• Laser Vein Treatment Laser therapy to seal and eliminate spider veins and other unwanted visible veins on the body.
• Laser Acne Treatment Laser treatments for active acne and acne scarring, addressing the most common skin problem affecting all age groups.
• Tattoo Removal Laser treatment using intense pulses of light to break down tattoo ink into tiny particles for absorption by the body.
• Skin Rejuvenation (Lumenis M22) Lumenis M22 IPL system with ResurFX fractional non-ablative resurfacing using CoolScan technology for skin tone and texture improvement.
• Thermage Radiofrequency (RF) treatment that safely delivers heat to deeper skin layers to stimulate collagen production for skin tightening and contouring.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Light-based treatment using Levulan Kerastick and specialized light for moderate to severe acne and precancerous lesions such as actinic keratosis. Targets visible and hidden precancerous cells.
• Light Therapies (Blu-U) Blu-U light therapy using photodynamic therapy for treatment of precancerous skin lesions such as actinic keratosis. Available at Seal Beach location.
• Sclerotherapy Safe and effective treatment for eliminating unwanted spider veins and reticular veins through injectable solution.
• Latisse FDA-approved topical medication for enhancing eyelash growth. Applied regularly along the lash line of the upper eyelid.
• Hand Rejuvenation Treatments to address dark spots, pre-cancerous growths, and loss of volume on hands for a more youthful appearance.
• Wrinkle Reduction Non-surgical treatments including injectables and laser procedures to reduce fine lines and wrinkles for smoother, more youthful skin.
• MyDermSpot Online Store Official online store for medical-grade, dermatologist-recommended skincare products. Offers sunscreens, acne treatments, and other skincare products available in office and online with promo code SUNREADY20 for 20% off sunscreen and acne products.

Quantifiable outcome

• One in five Americans will develop some type of skin cancer over the course of their lifetimes - early detection and treatment can prevent spread
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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 minor and core.

• AllēminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAllē is a loyalty/membership program that offers special pricing on cosmetic treatments. Pacific Dermatology offers $65 off first Botox treatment for eligible Alle members. Program connects patients with aesthetic providers and aesthetic treatment savings.
• HealowcoreTechnology or IntegrationHealow provides the online appointment scheduling platform used by Pacific Dermatology Specialists. The platform enables patients to book appointments online at specific locations and with specific providers.
• PhyNet Dermatology LLCcoreOthersPhyNet Dermatology LLC is the parent company/ownership group for Pacific Dermatology Specialists. They own and operate the website and manage compliance, privacy policies, and terms of service for the practice.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Dermatology Partners: One of the largest dermatology practice groups in the U.S., operating dozens of locations across multiple states including California. Directly comparable as a multi-location medical/surgical/cosmetic dermatology platform with insurance and self-pay revenue, but at significantly larger scale than Pacific Dermatology.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-state dermatology platform offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable business model combining insurance-billed medical derm with self-pay cosmetic, but operates at national scale with locations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: National dermatology group offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and aesthetic services across many U.S. locations. Comparable in offering the same full-spectrum dermatology care model but with significantly broader geographic coverage.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large dermatology network operating across the Midwest, East Coast, and other regions. Comparable as a multi-state practice group combining medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services under one corporate umbrella.

Direct peers

• Epiphany Dermatology: PE-backed dermatology practice group rapidly acquiring derm practices across the U.S. Closely comparable in operating as a roll-up of regional dermatology clinics with medical, surgical, and cosmetic service lines under consolidated ownership.

Regional players

• Skin and Cancer Institute: California-based multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Most directly comparable on a regional basis given shared Southern California footprint and similar service mix including Mohs surgery.
• West Dermatology: Southern California-focused dermatology group with multiple locations. Comparable as a regional dermatology platform offering the same medical, surgical, and cosmetic service triad within overlapping SoCal markets.

Emerging players

• LaserAway: California-headquartered retail aesthetic chain specializing in laser hair removal, injectables, and body treatments. Comparable in offering self-pay cosmetic dermatology services in Southern California, but competes almost entirely on the cosmetic side with a more retail-focused model.
• SkinSpirit: Premium medical spa and aesthetic practice with multiple West Coast locations offering injectables, laser, and skincare. Overlaps with Pacific Dermatology's cosmetic service line and competes for the same self-pay aesthetic patient demographic.

Others

• PhyNet Dermatology LLC (parent): The corporate parent/ownership platform of Pacific Dermatology Specialists. Included as a peer/related entity because it provides back-office, compliance, and strategic infrastructure for the practice and may acquire or absorb additional dermatology assets in the same model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PacificDermCA
• Instagraminstagram.com/pacificdermca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patient-preferred-dermatology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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