Associated Skin Care Specialists

What Associated Skin Care Specialists does

Associated Skin Care Specialists (legal entity: Associated Skin Care Specialists, PA) is a physician-owned dermatology practice group incorporated in Minnesota and headquartered in Blaine, MN, operating since 1973. It delivers comprehensive skin, hair, and nail care through seven clinic locations across the Twin Cities metropolitan area — Blaine, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Maple Grove, Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, and New Brighton — and employs 101-250 staff including 17 board-certified dermatologists with subspecialty training in Mohs micrographic surgery, dermatopathology, cosmetic dermatology, and pediatric dermatology, several of whom hold academic appointments at the University of Minnesota.

The practice's service portfolio spans medical dermatology (treatment of 100+ conditions including psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, acne, atopic dermatitis, shingles, hives, and skin cancer), surgical dermatology (Mohs surgery with documented up to 99% cure rate for newly diagnosed skin cancer), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, miraDry, Fraxel DUAL, Laser Genesis, Kybella, microneedling with RF), dermatopathology (in-house lab enabling intraoperative tissue analysis), clinical research (Minnesota Clinical Study Center in New Brighton), and telemedicine. Practitioner-selected skincare products from SkinMedica, Obagi, SkinCeuticals, EltaMD and Clarisonic are sold at clinic locations.

Revenue is generated through insurance-billed clinical services (Aetna, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medica, Preferred One accepted), cash-pay cosmetic procedures, retail skincare product sales, and clinical trial participation, with Care Credit offered as patient financing. Patient acquisition is sales-led via phone-based scheduling (763-571-4000), a 4.86/5 rating across 102 reviews, educational blog content, Google Business listings, and direct in-person delivery across the regional clinic network. The practice is private, physician-owned, with no parent company or external private equity backing disclosed.

Name

Associated Skin Care Specialists

Legal name

Associated Skin Care Specialists, PA

Website

https://associatedskincare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Associated Skin Care Specialists is a physician-owned Minnesota dermatology practice operating seven Twin Cities clinics with 17 board-certified dermatologists, delivering medical, surgical, cosmetic, and dermatopathology services plus clinical research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Pediatric Dermatology (HLAKACAB), Dermatology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAA), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Skin cancer treatment
• Body contouring services

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Dermatology Services: Revenue generated from medical dermatology consultations, treatment of skin conditions, surgical procedures, and cosmetic treatments billed through insurance or patient payments.
2. Cosmetic Procedures: Cash-pay aesthetic services including Botox, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting, laser treatments, and skin care products sold at clinic locations.
3. Clinical Studies: Research conducted at Minnesota Clinical Study Center in New Brighton, potentially generating revenue through clinical trial participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Associated Skin Care Specialists operates a multi-location dermatology practice delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care for patients of all ages across the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. Core services include treatment of 100+ skin conditions, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal, cosmetic procedures (Botox, fillers, lasers, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, miraDry, microneedling), in-house dermatopathology diagnostics, clinical research, and telemedicine consultations.

Product overview

Associated Skin Care Specialists is a dermatology practice offering comprehensive skin, hair, and nail care through a multi-service model. The practice operates six clinic locations across Minnesota (Blaine, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and New Brighton) providing medical dermatology (pediatric and adult), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery), cosmetic dermatology (Botox, fillers, lasers), dermatopathology, clinical research, and telemedicine services. Key treatment offerings include miraDry for hyperhidrosis, CoolSculpting for body contouring, CoolTone for muscle toning, microneedling with radiofrequency, Fraxel laser treatments, Kybella, and various laser therapies. The practice also sells practitioner-selected skincare products including SkinMedica, Obagi, SkinCeuticals, and EltaMD brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive medical dermatology care for pediatric and adult patients including diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, shingles, atopic dermatitis, hives, acne, and all types of skin cancer including melanoma.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Specialized micrographic surgery for skin cancer removal with up to 99% cure rate for newly diagnosed skin cancer and 95% for recurrent skin cancer, preserving healthy surrounding tissue through layer-by-layer microscopic examination.
• Cosmetic Dermatology Services Range of cosmetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, microneedling, chemical peels, CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Kybella, and miraDry for skin rejuvenation and aesthetic enhancement.
• MiraDry FDA-cleared noninvasive treatment for excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) using controlled thermal energy to permanently destroy sweat glands, with average results of 82% sweat reduction and 89% odor reduction.
• CoolSculpting Nonsurgical fat-freezing body contouring treatment that eliminates stubborn fat without surgery or downtime.
• CoolTone Magnetic muscle stimulation technology for noninvasive body contouring that builds muscle and improves strength and tone.
• Laser Treatments Various laser skin treatments including Fraxel DUAL LASER, Laser Genesis, and laser hair removal for addressing skin tone, texture, scarring, sun spots, and unwanted hair.
• Botox Neuromodulator injections to smooth wrinkles and fine lines for a more youthful appearance.
• Dermal Fillers Injectable treatments to reduce wrinkles, restore volume, and enhance facial contours.
• Microneedling Pen-like device with microneedles to stimulate wound-healing and boost collagen production for improved skin texture, addressing acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and lax skin; available with radiofrequency enhancement.
• Kybella Injectable treatment for reducing fat below the chin (double chin).
• Photodynamic Therapy and Narrowband UVB Light-based therapies used to treat photosensitive skin diseases such as psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, and pre-skin cancers.
• Dermatopathology Services In-house dermatopathology services for accurate diagnosis of skin conditions through microscopic examination of skin samples.
• Clinical Studies Dermatology research studies conducted at the Minnesota Clinical Study Center in New Brighton, offering opportunities for patient participation in clinical trials.
• Telemedicine / Virtual Visits Virtual visits where patients can send photos and receive customized dermatology advice and treatment recommendations remotely.
• Skin Care Products Practitioner-selected skincare products including SkinMedica, Obagi, SkinCeuticals, EltaMD, and Clarisonic devices for acne treatment, anti-aging, antioxidants, cleansers, sunscreen, and moisturizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% cure rate for newly diagnosed skin cancer with Mohs surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Care CreditminorOthersHealthcare financing option available to patients for procedures not covered by insurance. Allows patients to pay for treatments through installment plans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• TeleDerm (e.g., Apostrophe / Hims & Hers dermatology): Direct-to-consumer teledermatology and online dermatology platforms; partial-overlap competitor targeting the same patient conditions via asynchronous consultations and prescription fulfillment.

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: PE-backed national dermatology platform with multi-location group practices across the Midwest; represents the consolidator model that ASCS could either partner with or compete against.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: Large, well-capitalized PE-backed dermatology group with locations across multiple states; competes for patients, physicians, and acquisition targets regionally and nationally.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large national dermatology practice group offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic services; relevant comparable for scale and service breadth even outside ASCS's geography.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery group; consolidator-style competitor with comparable service mix including Mohs, cosmetic injectables, and body contouring.
• Park Nicollet Dermatology: Health system-affiliated dermatology department within the HealthPartners network in the Twin Cities; broader ambulatory incumbent offering overlapping medical and surgical dermatology services.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed multi-location dermatology group with strong medical, cosmetic, and surgical service offering comparable to ASCS, though concentrated in the Northeast U.S.

Direct peers

• Zel Skin & Laser Specialists: Twin Cities-based private dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with laser services; directly competes for the same patient base in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro.

Regional players

• Allina Health Dermatology: Health system-based dermatology service line operating across the Twin Cities metro within the Allina network; competes for insured patients in the same catchment area.
• University of Minnesota Health Dermatology: Academic dermatology practice at the University of Minnesota, the same institution where multiple ASCS physicians hold faculty appointments; competes for complex medical and surgical cases in the same metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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