Dilworth Dermatology And Laser

What Dilworth Dermatology And Laser does

Dilworth Dermatology and Laser is a privately held, single-location dermatology practice founded in 1985 in Charlotte, North Carolina, owned and led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Charles J. Brown (MD, FAAD). The practice provides medical, cosmetic, surgical, and wellness dermatology services directly to individual patients in the Charlotte metropolitan area, operating from a single office at 719 East Blvd. and supported by a team of six providers (one MD, three PA-Cs, one RN, and one licensed medical aesthetician). Service lines span insurance-covered medical dermatology (skin cancer screening, general dermatology, eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea), cash-pay cosmetic procedures (wrinkle relaxers, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser hair removal, dermaplaning), advanced laser and energy-based treatments (DEKA DOT fractional CO2, Secret RF microneedling, IPL, MaxG vascular treatments), and a recently expanded wellness stack (NAD+ IV therapy, BHRT, GLP-1-based medical weight-loss).

The underlying technology mix is device-based rather than software-based: fractional CO2 laser, IPL, RF microneedling, and vascular pulsed-light systems are used for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation, while platelet-rich plasma and prescription topicals support regenerative and medical dermatology. Business operations run on a typical mid-sized practice software stack, including Klara for online appointment scheduling, EMA as the patient portal, Cloudflare for web security, and Google Analytics plus Google Ads (with Microsoft Ads also in use) for digital marketing and conversion tracking. HIPAA compliance is referenced in the privacy policy.

The business model is a fee-for-service medical practice with a hybrid revenue mix: insurance reimbursement for covered medical dermatology services (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare, and others) plus out-of-pocket cosmetic and wellness procedures. There is no public pricing, no subscription model, and no enterprise contracts; all revenue is per-visit with insurance claim processing for medical visits. The practice operates as an independent, founder-owned entity with no evidence of private equity, venture capital, or strategic acquirer involvement. Patient acquisition is driven by organic search, blog content, before/after galleries, an email "insider list," and paid Google and Microsoft search advertising.

Name

Dilworth Dermatology And Laser

Legal name

Dilworth Dermatology and Laser

Website

https://dilworthdermatologyandlaser.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dilworth Dermatology and Laser is a privately held, single-location dermatology practice in Charlotte, NC, founded in 1985 and owned by Dr. Charles J. Brown. It delivers medical, cosmetic, and wellness dermatology services to individual patients through a six-provider team spanning skin cancer screening, laser treatments, injectables, and GLP-1 weight-loss therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF), Laser Hair Removal Clinics (HSALAGAE)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Laser skin treatments
• Skin cancer screening
• Aesthetic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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: Fee-for-service medical dermatology including skin cancer screenings, general dermatology consultations, eczema/psoriasis treatments, acne management, and prescription topical treatments
2. Cosmetic and Aesthetic Procedures: Cosmetic dermatology services including laser treatments, injectables (Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers), chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser hair removal, and RF microneedling
3. Wellness and Anti-Aging Treatments: NAD+ with Glutathione IV therapy, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), and medical weight-loss programs combining GLP-1 medications with lifestyle strategies
4. Insurance-Based Medical Services: Accepts wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare, and others for covered medical dermatology services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dilworth Dermatology and Laser is a single-location dermatology practice providing medical, cosmetic, surgical, and wellness dermatology services. Offerings include skin cancer screening, general dermatology care for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea, advanced laser and energy-based treatments (DEKA DOT, IPL, MaxG Vessels, Secret RF Microneedling), neuromodulator and dermal filler injectables, chemical peels, dermaplaning, laser hair removal, regenerative PRP therapy, NAD+ IV wellness infusions, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and physician-guided medical weight-loss programs.

Product overview

Dilworth Dermatology and Laser offers a comprehensive dermatology practice providing cosmetic, medical, and surgical dermatology services. The practice operates as a single unified offering with multiple service categories including: General Dermatology and Skin Cancer Screening for medical care; DEKA DOT Laser, IPL, Secret RF Microneedling, and MaxG Vessels for laser and energy-based treatments; Dysport, Jeuveau, Xeomin, and Botox along with Dermal Fillers for injectables; Chemical Peels, Dermaplane, and DermaSmooth for aesthetic treatments; Platelet Rich Plasma for regenerative therapy; NAD+ infusions and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for wellness; and Medical Weight-Loss & Metabolic Optimization programs. The practice has served the Charlotte community for over 40 years with board-certified providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years of trusted service in Charlotte community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology and skin-care platform with affiliated practices across multiple states. Comparable as both a competitor and a potential acquirer for independent practices like Dilworth.
• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest PE-backed dermatology platforms in the US, operating hundreds of locations. Represents the broader incumbent landscape Dilworth competes against for both patients and clinical talent.
• Hims & Hers Health: Direct-to-consumer telehealth and wellness platform expanding into weight-loss (GLP-1) and hormone therapy. Indirect competitor for the wellness and weight-loss services Dilworth has recently added, representing the disruptive channel risk.

Emerging players

• LaserAway: Largest US medical spa brand focused on laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and injectables. Comparable cash-pay aesthetic/laser positioning serving a similar consumer demographic.
• Ideal Image: National aesthetics chain offering laser hair removal, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation. Comparable on cash-pay laser and aesthetic services that overlap with Dilworth's cosmetic menu.
• SkinSpirit: Medical spa chain specializing in injectables, laser, and skin rejuvenation with a wellness-adjacent positioning. Comparable on the cosmetic/laser menu that Dilworth offers, though narrower on medical dermatology.

Direct peers

• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-location dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with advanced laser and aesthetic services. Closest comparable to Dilworth's full-service dermatology plus laser plus wellness model, though operating at much larger scale.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large multi-state dermatology practice group offering medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Direct comparable on full-service dermatology + laser offering.
• Epiphany Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology group with strong presence in the South and Midwest, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable service mix and regional exposure profile.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Northeast-based full-service dermatology group providing medical, cosmetic, and laser services. Highly comparable to Dilworth's mix of insurance-based medical dermatology and cash-pay cosmetic procedures.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dilworthderm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dilworth-dermatology-and-laser-pllc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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