Skin Care Specialty Physicians

What Skin Care Specialty Physicians does

Skin Care Specialty Physicians is a Maryland-based, physician-owned dermatology practice founded in 2007 by Dr. Saif Syed. Operating six office locations across the greater Baltimore market (Columbia, Lutherville-Towers 1 & 2, Lutherville-Atrium 1 & 2, and White Marsh), the practice employs 12 board-certified physicians, 5 advanced practice providers, and 70+ total staff. It delivers three service lines: general dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer screenings), surgical dermatology including Mohs Micrographic Surgery with an on-site laboratory, and cosmetic dermatology (HydraFacials, injectables, laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling).

The practice generates revenue primarily through professional services billing: medical dermatology is billed to insurance with the practice participating in most major plans, while cosmetic procedures are self-pay (HydraFacials priced $199-$325, chemical peels $150-$350, with injectables and laser treatments priced by treatment area). Surgical revenue, including Mohs and skin cancer removal, is concentrated at the Lutherville Towers 1 location. Pricing includes a 3% surcharge on credit card transactions. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone and online appointment scheduling, an integrated My Patient Visit patient portal, an educational blog, and organic social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

The business model is centered on high patient throughput (220-275 patients per day) and surgical volume (2,000-2,500 procedures annually), supported by a fellowship-trained clinical team with training credentials from Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, Harvard, and other top institutions. The practice operates with no external private equity or venture capital backing, having grown entirely organically since 2007. Founder Dr. Saif Syed separately operates Specialty Consulting Services, an IT and practice management consulting firm serving physician practices across 10 states. There is no disclosed use of AI/ML technology, no public mobile application, no external funding history, and no completed M&A activity; the practice is HIPAA-compliant and operates under standard electronic medical record and practice management systems.

Name

Skin Care Specialty Physicians

Legal name

Skin Care Specialty Physicians

Website

https://scsphysicians.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skin Care Specialty Physicians is a Maryland-based multi-location dermatology practice offering general, surgical (Mohs), and cosmetic skin care through 12 board-certified physicians across six greater Baltimore offices, serving 220-275 patients daily.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

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), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Skin cancer treatment
• General dermatology care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lutherville Timonium

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue from treating skin conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, skin cancer screenings, and other medical dermatology conditions. Billable to insurance or patient.
2. Surgical Dermatology: Revenue from skin cancer removal, Mohs micrographic surgery, benign mole excision, and reconstructive surgery. All vein treatment and skin surgery patients seen at Lutherville Towers 1 location.
3. Cosmetic Dermatology: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including HydraFacials, injectables (Botox, Dysport, Restylane), laser treatments, chemical peels, microneedling, laser hair removal, IPL treatments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skin Care Specialty Physicians operates a multi-location dermatology practice delivering medical dermatology (skin cancer screenings, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, hair loss, nail diseases), surgical dermatology including on-site Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancer removal and reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic dermatology services such as HydraFacials, injectables (Botox, Dysport, Restylane), laser hair removal, chemical peels, microneedling, and IPL treatments to individual patients across Maryland.

Product overview

Skin Care Specialty Physicians is a multi-location dermatology practice offering three core service lines: General Dermatology (medical skin care for conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer screenings), Skin Care & Mohs Surgery (outpatient surgical procedures including Mohs Micrographic Surgery for skin cancer removal), and Cosmetic Dermatology (aesthetic treatments including HydraFacials, microneedling, laser hair removal, IPL, injectables like Botox/Dysport/Restylane, and chemical peels). The practice operates six locations in Maryland (Columbia, Lutherville-Towers 1 & 2, Lutherville-Atrium 1 & 2, and White Marsh) with 12 board-certified physicians, 5 advanced practice providers, and 70+ staff members. Additional offerings include a patient portal (My Patient Visit), patient education resources, and a gap year program for aspiring medical professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dermatology Comprehensive medical dermatology services including skin cancer screenings, acne treatment, eczema care, hair loss treatment, nail disease management, pigmentation disorder treatment, psoriasis care, rosacea management, and sweating disorder treatment for individual patients.
• Skin Care & Mohs Surgery
• Cosmetic Dermatology
• My Patient Visit Patient Portal
• Gap Year Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 179+ combined years of clinical experience among providers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Castle BiosciencesminorOthers · 1 January 2021Dr. Zain Syed serves on the Castle Biosciences Speakers Bureau and as a Consultant (2021-Present). Castle Biosciences is a dermatology-focused molecular diagnostics company providing skin cancer detection tests.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large Mid-Atlantic dermatology platform where one of SCS's Mohs surgeons previously practiced. Directly comparable multi-location medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology model in the same regional market; PE-backed scale serves as competitive benchmark.
• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology group offering the same general, surgical (including Mohs), and cosmetic service lines as SCS Physicians. Operates at significantly larger scale with PE backing, making it a useful comparator for what SCS could grow into.
• US Dermatology Partners: Large PE-backed dermatology platform with national reach offering general medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services — directly mirroring SCS's three service lines and serving as the leading benchmark for valuation multiples in the space.
• Forefront Dermatology: Multi-site dermatology practice network across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic offering the same medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology service lines as SCS. Strong direct competitor for physician recruiting and Mid-Atlantic market expansion.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform specializing in acquiring and operating dermatology practices including medical, surgical, and cosmetic offerings. Most relevant acquirer-type peer for an independent group like SCS evaluating sale or partnership options.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Midwest-anchored, PE-backed dermatology group practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical (including Mohs), and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in service model and operating leverage dynamics to SCS Physicians.
• SkinCare Physicians (Chestnut Hill, MA): Independently owned, multi-location dermatology practice offering general medical, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic procedures with fellowship-trained specialists. The closest comparable independent group in scale, branding, and academic affiliations.
• Clinical Associates: Multi-specialty group practice in the Baltimore area where founder Dr. Saif Syed previously practiced dermatology and Mohs surgery (2004-2006). Direct historical comparison and overlapping patient base in the Baltimore market.
• Dermatologists of Central States: Midwest-based multi-location dermatology group practice where SCS's Surgical Director previously worked (2015-2019). Comparable private dermatology group model with both medical and surgical/Mohs services.

Broad incumbents

• Johns Hopkins Dermatology: Academic dermatology department at Johns Hopkins Hospital where SCS's Surgical Director was previously on faculty. Provides tertiary referral adjacency and credentialed competition but operates under different incentives (academic, not private practice).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scsphysicians
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkinCareSpecialtyPhysicians
• Pinterestpinterest.com/SCSPhysicians

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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