What Dermatology Associates does

Dermatology Associates, legally Dermatology Associates of Winchester, is a private, founder-owned dermatology practice established in 1992 by Dr. Robert J. O'Brien Jr. and headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts. The firm delivers general medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to adult and pediatric patients across four clinical offices in Winchester, Reading, Danvers, and Melrose, MA, serving the Greater Boston area and adjacent communities including Beverly and Middleton. The clinical team is composed of six board-certified dermatologists, three dermatological surgeons, six physician assistants, two nurse practitioners, a dedicated laser nurse specialist with 29+ years of laser experience, and over 20 support staff, many of whom were fellowship-trained at Harvard, Yale, Penn, Mayo Clinic, and other top programs.

The service portfolio spans three layers. The core offering is reimbursed medical dermatology covering skin exams, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, pediatric dermatology, and skin cancer detection/treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery performed in-house with a stated ~99% cure rate. Overlaying this is a cash-pay laser and cosmetic menu — Botox, dermal fillers (Perlane, Belotero, Restylane, Juvederm), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, sclerotherapy, laser hair removal (Cynosure Alexandrite), vascular laser (Vbeam), pigmented lesion and tattoo removal (Candela Picoway) — with transparent per-session pricing ranging roughly $100 to $500. A third, ancillary revenue stream is retail of ZO Skin Health products resold through the practice.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer professional services firm. Go-to-market is primarily word-of-mouth, referral-driven, and supported by a content-oriented website; patients schedule via phone or web, and free cosmetic consultations are offered as the primary demand-generation tool. The practice is privately held with no identified parent company, institutional investor, or M&A activity, and Dr. O'Brien remains in a founder role. Recognitions include Boston Magazine Top Doctors in 2019 and 2023.

Name

Dermatology Associates

Legal name

Dermatology Associates of Winchester

Website

https://dermatology-assoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dermatology Associates is a private, founder-owned dermatology practice founded in 1992 operating four Massachusetts clinics that deliver medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to adult and pediatric patients in the Greater Boston area.

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

Mohs Surgery & Skin Cancer (Dermatologic Oncology) (HLAKACAD), Pediatric Dermatology (HLAKACAB), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Skin cancer treatment
• Laser hair removal
• Cosmetic dermatology procedures
• Mohs micrographic surgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: General dermatology services including skin exams, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions for adults and children.
2. Skin Cancer Treatment: Detection, diagnosis, and treatment of skin cancer including Mohs micrographic surgery, surgical removal, and non-surgical treatments.
3. Laser and Cosmetic Procedures: Fee-for-service laser and cosmetic treatments performed per session. Pricing varies by treatment type and area size. Multiple sessions typically required for optimal results.
4. Skincare Products: Sale of ZO Skin Health products through the practice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dermatology Associates provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services for adults and children across four Massachusetts locations. The practice offers general dermatology care (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea), skin cancer detection and treatment including Mohs micrographic surgery, and a portfolio of laser and cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, chemical peels, laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and sclerotherapy. The practice also retails ZO Skin Health skincare products.

Product overview

Dermatology Associates is a dermatology practice operating as a single, unified healthcare service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering consists of general dermatology services for adults and children (covering conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer), supported by dermatologic surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery. Overlaying the core clinical services is a portfolio of laser and cosmetic procedures — including Botox, chemical peels, dermal fillers (Perlane, Belotero, Restylane, Juvederm), laser hair removal, pigment/vascular laser treatments, tattoo removal, microdermabrasion, and sclerotherapy — administered by physicians and a dedicated laser nurse specialist. The practice also retails ZO Skin Health products. All services are delivered across five Massachusetts locations (Winchester, Reading, Danvers, Melrose, and Beverly/Middleton) under the unified Dermatology Associates brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dermatology Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Mohs surgery cure rate approaches 99%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZO Skin HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDermatology Associates sells ZO Skin Health products at their practice locations. Patients can purchase ZO Skin Health products through links on the practice website directed to zoskinhealth.com/drrobrienjr

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Forefront Dermatology: Large PE-backed dermatology network with hundreds of locations across the U.S. Closely aligned multi-specialty dermatology offering (medical, Mohs, cosmetic) under a consolidated regional-clinic model.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology management platform affiliated with QualDerm-affiliated practices across multiple states. Operates the same multi-location medical/surgical/cosmetic dermatology model and represents a comparable independent-practice acquisition target.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: PE-backed multi-location dermatology platform operating across the Northeast. Directly comparable multi-physician practice model offering medical, surgical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology, and a likely consolidator of independent practices like Dermatology Associates.
• Apex Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services with a similar provider mix (board-certified dermatologists plus PAs/NPs). Operates at a comparable regional scale.
• Riverchase Dermatology: Florida-based multi-location dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in scale (dozens of providers across multiple sites) and service mix to Dermatology Associates.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest U.S. dermatology groups with multi-state locations offering medical, Mohs, and cosmetic dermatology. Directly comparable integrated multi-specialty model, though at significantly greater scale.
• SkinCare Physicians: Chestnut Hill, MA-based multi-specialty dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with board-certified physicians. Direct geographic and service-line peer to Dermatology Associates within the Greater Boston market.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: PE-backed multi-location dermatology practice serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast with a comparable mix of general dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic services. Similar founder-acquisition growth model.
• The Dermatology Group: New Jersey-based multi-location dermatology practice with a similar mix of medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable in size and operating model, often cited as a consolidator of independent regional practices.

Regional players

• Dermatology Specialists: Multi-location dermatology practice operating in a different U.S. region but with an essentially identical service model (medical dermatology, Mohs, cosmetics, in-house laser). Useful comp for unit economics and staffing benchmarks even if geographies do not overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rjodermatology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dermatology-associates-of-winchester

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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