Southwest Dermatology & Vein

What Southwest Dermatology & Vein does

Southwest Dermatology & Vein (legal entity: Southwest Skin & Vein Center, PLLC) is a physician-owned, multi-location dermatology practice serving the Greater Austin, Texas metropolitan area. Founded in approximately 1980 and operating across five clinics in Austin (Westgate and Oak Hill), Buda, Dripping Springs, and Manor, the practice provides medical dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, leg vein treatments, and cosmetic dermatology services. Eight board-certified dermatologists (MDs) and one physician assistant staff the practice, with sub-specialty training including a Mohs surgery / cutaneous oncology fellowship completed by Dr. Michael Graves at Scripps Clinic.

The practice's underlying technology stack is conventional for the specialty: an on-site specialized Mohs laboratory enables real-time microscopic margin analysis during skin cancer surgery, telehealth visits are conducted via Doxy.me, appointment scheduling and patient messaging run on Klara, and an EMA-based portal supports records access and prescription requests. Klara and Doxy.me are third-party SaaS tools; the on-site Mohs lab is the only operationally distinctive technical asset and supports a stated near-99% cure rate for treated lesions. No patents, proprietary AI/ML systems, or custom imaging tools are disclosed.

The business model is professional-services billing on a per-visit basis, with revenue diversified across five streams: general medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, leg vein treatments, cosmetic procedures (Botox, fillers, IPL, PRP, microneedling, chemical peels), and telehealth consultations. The practice participates with most major commercial insurers and Medicare, supplemented by self-pay rates of $90-$150 for evaluation-and-management services for uninsured patients. Patient acquisition is driven primarily by physician referrals, insurance network participation, word-of-mouth reputation built over 40+ years, and an SEO-oriented website, with no venture capital or institutional ownership disclosed. Cosmetic services function as a higher-margin cash-pay complement to the insurance-based medical core.

Name

Southwest Dermatology & Vein

Legal name

Southwest Skin & Vein Center, PLLC

Website

https://swskin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southwest Dermatology & Vein is a physician-owned, multi-location dermatology and vein practice operating five clinics across the Greater Austin, Texas area, delivering medical dermatology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, leg vein treatments, cosmetic procedures, and telehealth services to local patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Mohs skin cancer surgery
• Vein disorder treatment
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Teledermatology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Revenue generated from patient visits for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions including eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, acne, warts, mole/skin tag removal, skin cancer screenings, and general dermatology concerns.
2. Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery: Revenue from precise surgical skin cancer removal procedures performed under local anesthesia, including post-surgical wound repair and reconstruction. A high-value procedural service.
3. Leg Vein Treatments: Revenue from treatment of varicose veins and spider veins including endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and laser treatments.
4. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: Revenue from cosmetic procedures including Botox, Dysport, facial fillers (Juvéderm and Restylane families), IPL photofacial, sclerotherapy for leg veins, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair restoration and facial rejuvenation, microneedling, chemical peels, and skincare product sales (Skinbetter Science and EltaMD).
5. Telehealth / Teledermatology Visits: Revenue from virtual dermatology consultations for routine office visits and cosmetic consultations, covered by Medicare and most commercial insurance carriers. Diagnosis, treatment plans, and prescriptions are provided electronically.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Southwest Dermatology & Vein is a physician-owned dermatology and vein practice providing medical dermatology, Mohs skin cancer surgery, leg vein treatments, cosmetic dermatology procedures, and teledermatology services. The practice operates across five clinic locations in the Greater Austin, Texas area, staffed by 8 board-certified dermatologists and 1 physician assistant. Its flagship offering is precision Mohs micrographic surgery with an on-site specialized laboratory enabling real-time microscopic tissue analysis during procedures.

Product overview

Southwest Dermatology & Vein offers a unified healthcare practice with five integrated service lines: General Dermatology (medical skin care), Mohs & Skin Cancer Surgery (precise surgical treatment), Leg Veins (varicose and spider vein treatments), Cosmetics (procedures and products), and Telehealth (virtual visits). The practice serves the Greater Austin area from five locations using board-certified dermatologists and specialized surgical techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dermatology Comprehensive medical dermatology services including skin cancer screenings, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, warts, mole removal, and treatment for numerous other skin conditions. Targeted at adults and children in the Greater Austin area seeking diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions and general dermatology care.
• Mohs & Skin Cancer Surgery Precise surgical treatment for skin cancer where cancer-containing skin is progressively removed in thin layers and examined under a microscope until cancer-free tissue remains, with a cure rate of almost 99% for many lesions. Performed under local anesthesia in an on-site specialized laboratory. Targeted at patients diagnosed with or at risk for skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma), particularly in cosmetically and functionally sensitive areas.
• Leg Veins Treatment of varicose veins and spider veins including endovenous laser ablation, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy. Targeted at adults, especially women, suffering from chronic venous disease of the legs including pain, swelling, heavy legs, skin discoloration, and cosmetic concerns.
• Cosmetics Cosmetic dermatology procedures including Botox, Dysport, facial fillers (Juvéderm and Restylane families), IPL Photofacial, sclerotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair restoration and facial rejuvenation, microneedling, chemical peels, and skincare products (Skinbetter Science and EltaMD). Targeted at patients seeking elective cosmetic dermatology treatments to improve facial appearance, reduce wrinkles, address sun damage, improve skin texture, and enhance self-confidence.
• Telehealth Virtual dermatology appointments enabling new and established patients to connect remotely for routine office visits and cosmetic consultations, receiving diagnosis, treatment plans, and electronic prescriptions. Uses the Doxy.me video platform accessible via browser on desktop/mobile without requiring an app. Covered by Medicare and most commercial insurance carriers. Targeted at new and established patients, particularly those with geographic distance from clinic locations or mobility constraints.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery cure rate of almost 99% for many skin cancer lesions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology and skin care platform with practices across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-site operator offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology services.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large, multi-state dermatology group with a significant presence across the Midwest and South. Operates as a consolidator with comparable medical, surgical (Mohs), and cosmetic service offerings.
• Baylor Scott & White Dermatology: Large Texas-based integrated health system with a dermatology service line that competes for skin cancer screenings, Mohs cases, and general dermatology referrals in the same Greater Austin market.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: National dermatology platform offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with a multi-state footprint. Provides a useful benchmark for scaled, multi-site dermatology operations.
• U.S. Dermatology Partners: PE-backed dermatology platform with a meaningful Texas footprint, including clinics in the Austin region. Competes for the same patient base, payer contracts, and physician recruits across general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.

Direct peers

• Westlake Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: Large, multi-location dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice based in the Austin metro, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across many of the same sub-markets as Southwest Dermatology & Vein. It is the most direct Austin-based competitor.
• Sanova Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology group operating in the Austin metro, providing medical, surgical (including Mohs), and cosmetic dermatology. Closely comparable in service mix and Austin-area geography.
• River Place Dermatology: Austin-area dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable in size, service mix, and Northwest Austin / Greater Austin geographic overlap.
• Vitalogy Skincare: Central Texas dermatology practice group with multiple locations serving Austin-area suburbs, offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology services similar to Southwest Dermatology & Vein.

Others

• Modernizing Medicine: Specialty-focused dermatology EHR and practice management software provider. Relevant as a technology/operations partner or comparison point for clinic technology stack and patient engagement, rather than a direct clinical competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/southwestskin

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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