Coastal Dermatology

What Coastal Dermatology does

Coastal Dermatology is a private, single-location dermatology practice headquartered at 3615 Las Posas Road, Suite F-100, Camarillo, California, serving patients across five Ventura County cities: Camarillo, Oxnard, Newbury Park, Ventura, and Thousand Oaks. The practice is led by two board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Ross Kaplan, M.D. (UCLA MD 1994, UC-Irvine dermatology residency, Howard Hughes Fellowship at Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital) and Dr. Rebecca Nguyen, M.D. (UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, University of Michigan), supported by front office staff, a Cosmetic Consultant, and medical assistants. Dr. Kaplan has been voted #1 Dermatologist in Ventura County by the VC Reporter readers' poll for seven consecutive years through 2019 and is a member of Allergan's National Exchange Forum for facial aesthetics thought leaders.

The practice operates two integrated service lines. The medical dermatology line delivers skin cancer screening and treatment, including Mohs micrographic surgery with a stated 99% cure rate for untreated cancers, billed through PPO, POS, Medicare, Major Medical Indemnity, and Tricare for Life insurance. The cosmetic line offers a comprehensive device- and injectable-based menu — Botox, Kybella, Juvederm/Voluma/Volbella fillers, CoolSculpting and CoolMini for body contouring, Z-Wave Pro for cellulite, LightSheer diode laser hair removal, VariLite laser, IPL photorejuvenation, eMatrix sublative RF, Ultherapy ultrasound skin tightening, and 2024-launched exosome-based regenerative treatments (Microneedling with Exosomes and MDX Hair Exosomes by AnteAGE). Skincare product revenue includes a proprietary prescription-strength Firm and Fade cream (developed by Dr. Kaplan, trade-secret protected), SkinMedica, Latisse, and broad-spectrum sunscreens, sold to patients only.

The business model combines insurance reimbursement for medical procedures with self-pay/CareCredit-financed cash-pay cosmetic procedures and ancillary product sales, all delivered in-office at a single location. Marketing is executed through organic social media (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram), an educational blog (Dermatology 411), patient testimonials, email newsletters, and earned local press including a feature on the Dr. Oz show. Reported patient satisfaction is 95.1% on internal surveys and 4.9 stars on Facebook, with aggregate third-party ratings around 3.7 stars across Yelp, Google, Vitals, and Facebook. The practice operates as an independent entity with no disclosed parent company, private equity sponsor, subsidiaries, or external funding.

Name

Coastal Dermatology

Legal name

Coastal Dermatology

Website

https://coastal-dermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coastal Dermatology is a private, single-location dermatology practice in Camarillo, California, offering medical dermatology (skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery) and cosmetic procedures (Botox, fillers, CoolSculpting, lasers, regenerative exosome treatments) to patients across Ventura County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211), Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Medical dermatology
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Skin cancer treatment
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Aesthetic skin procedures

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Medical procedures including skin cancer screenings, skin cancer treatments, and Mohs micrographic surgery. Billed through insurance (PPO, POS, Medicare, Major Medical Indemnity, Tricare for Life).
2. Cosmetic Procedures: Cosmetic treatments including Botox, fillers, lasers, CoolSculpting, Kybella, and other aesthetic procedures. Patient pays out-of-pocket or uses CareCredit financing.
3. Skincare Products: Sale of skincare products including Firm and Fade cream, SkinMedica products, Latisse, and sunscreens. Products available to patients only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coastal Dermatology provides comprehensive medical and cosmetic dermatology services from a single Camarillo, CA office. Medical services include skin cancer screening, skin cancer treatment, and Mohs micrographic surgery, while cosmetic offerings span injectable treatments (Botox, Kybella, Juvéderm family of fillers), body contouring (CoolSculpting, CoolMini, Z-Wave Pro), laser and energy-based treatments (Ultherapy, IPL, LightSheer laser hair removal, VariLite, eMatrix sublative rejuvenation), regenerative treatments (microneedling and hair restoration with exosomes), and prescription and professional skincare product sales.

Product overview

Coastal Dermatology is a comprehensive dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology services through multiple distinct treatment categories. Medical services include skin cancer screening, Mohs micrographic surgery (99% cure rate), and general dermatology. Cosmetic procedures are organized into injectable treatments (Botox, Kybella, Juvederm fillers including Voluma XC and Volbella), body contouring (CoolSculpting with CoolMini and Z-Wave Pro for Cellulite), laser treatments (Ultherapy ultrasound, IPL photorejuvenation, laser hair reduction via LightSheer by Lumenis, VariLite for vascular lesions), skin resurfacing (eMatrix sublative rejuvenation), and advanced regenerative treatments (Microneedling with Exosomes and Hair Restoration with Exosomes using AnteAGE technology). Skincare products include proprietary prescription Firm and Fade cream, SkinMedica line (TNS Essential Serum, TNS Line Refine), Latisse for eyelashes, and broad-spectrum sunscreens. The practice also offers CoolSculpting Plus as an enhanced fat reduction protocol combining CoolSculpting with Z-Wave Pro.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Botox Injectable treatment using Botulinum Toxin Type A to temporarily reduce frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and lines around the eyes; for adult patients seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
• CoolSculpting Non-invasive body contouring procedure that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat cells without harming surrounding tissue; for adult patients seeking non-surgical fat reduction.
• CoolMini FDA-approved CoolSculpting technology device for treating smaller fat pockets including submental (double chin) fullness; for adult patients seeking non-invasive neck contouring.
• Kybella FDA-approved injectable treatment using deoxycholic acid to permanently destroy fat cells causing submental (double chin) fullness; for adult patients seeking non-surgical chin contouring.
• Juvéderm XC Hyaluronic acid injectable gel for smoothing facial wrinkles and folds and restoring facial volume; for adult patients seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation with results lasting up to one year.
• Voluma XC FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler designed to restore age-related volume loss in the mid-face and cheeks; for adult patients seeking non-surgical cheek lift and contour with results lasting up to two years.
• Juvéderm Volbella FDA-approved hyaluronic acid lip filler that adds structure and fullness to the lips and softens vertical lip lines; for adult patients seeking subtle, natural-looking lip enhancement.
• Ultherapy Non-invasive ultrasound treatment that stimulates collagen growth in deep foundational skin tissue to lift and tighten the face, neck, and décolletage; for adult patients seeking non-surgical skin tightening.
• IPL Photorejuvenation Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatment that addresses photo-aging, brown pigmented spots, broken facial veins, and mottled pigmentation by delivering heat energy to the collagen beneath the skin; for adult patients with sun damage and pigmentation concerns.
• Laser Hair Reduction Long-lasting hair removal using the LightSheer diode laser by Lumenis, which directs concentrated light to pigment in hair follicles to impede regrowth; for adult patients seeking laser hair reduction.
• VariLite Laser Treatment Laser treatment (Iridex VariLite) that reduces facial veins, redness, rosacea, and benign vascular lesions such as broken blood vessels and spider veins without bruising; for adult patients with vascular or pigmented lesions.
• eMatrix Sublative Rejuvenation FDA-cleared fractional bipolar radiofrequency treatment that resurfaces the skin, tightens laxity, improves texture, and reduces wrinkles, acne scarring, and stretch marks; for adult patients seeking skin resurfacing with minimal downtime.
• Z-Wave Pro Cellulite Treatment Non-surgical high-energy radial shock wave treatment for cellulite that improves circulation, stimulates collagen, supports lymphatic drainage, and enhances skin elasticity and firmness; for adult patients seeking non-invasive body smoothing.
• Microneedling with Exosomes Advanced skin rejuvenation procedure combining traditional microneedling with AnteAGE stem cell-derived exosome serum to enhance collagen and elastin production and shorten recovery time; for adult patients seeking anti-aging and skin repair.
• Hair Restoration with Exosomes Non-surgical hair restoration treatment using MDX Hair Exosomes (AnteAGE) derived from stem cells to stimulate dormant follicles and promote new hair growth and density; for adult patients with thinning hair or hair loss.
• CoolSculpting Plus Enhanced body contouring protocol that pairs CoolSculpting fat reduction with Z-Wave Pro radial pulse therapy to augment fat layer reduction, reduce post-procedure swelling, and shorten recovery with no downtime; for adult patients seeking amplified non-invasive fat reduction.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Highly specialized skin cancer treatment that uses complete microscopic examination of all surgically removed tissues with detailed mapping to ensure total cancer removal while preserving healthy tissue; for patients diagnosed with skin cancer requiring surgery.
• Skin Cancer Screening Full-body skin cancer screening examination by a board-certified dermatologist, including patient education on self-examination and the ABCDE method for melanoma detection; for adult patients focused on early skin cancer detection and prevention.
• Firm and Fade Cream Proprietary prescription-strength combination cream developed by Dr. Kaplan, containing retinoic acid and other actives to reverse sun damage, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve hyperpigmentation, smooth texture, fade brown spots, stimulate collagen, and treat acne; sold exclusively to established practice patients.
• SkinMedica Skincare Line Professional aesthetic skincare line featuring the proprietary NOURICEL-MD growth factor blend, including the award-winning TNS Essential Serum and TNS Line Refine, sold only to established practice patients.
• Latisse FDA-approved prescription topical treatment for inadequate or thinning eyelashes (hypotrichosis), applied nightly to the upper lash line to grow lashes longer, thicker, and darker; sold to established practice patients.
• Broad-Spectrum Sunscreens Broad-spectrum mineral sunscreens containing zinc or titanium suitable for all skin types, sold to established practice patients for daily UV protection and skin cancer prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% cure rate for untreated skin cancers with Mohs surgery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Allergan National Exchange ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Kaplan is one of a select group of physicians invited to join Allergan's National Exchange Forum, a group of nationally renowned thought leaders in facial aesthetics. This membership involves collaboration with Allergan on product development and marketing platforms, and Dr. Kaplan trains other physicians in Botox, fillers, and lasers.
• LumenissupportingTechnology or IntegrationPractice uses LightSheer diode laser by Lumenis for laser hair removal treatments.
• Zeltiq (Allergan subsidiary)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPractice offers CoolSculpting by Zeltiq for non-invasive fat reduction. Zeltiq is now part of Allergan.
• IridexsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPractice uses VariLite laser system by Iridex for facial vein and redness treatments. Dr. Kaplan was the first in Ventura County to have this laser.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• West Dermatology: California-based multi-location dermatology group offering medical, surgical (Mohs), and cosmetic dermatology. Directly comparable in service mix, geographic region, and physician-led operating model.
• LaserAway: California-headquartered aesthetic dermatology chain focused on laser hair removal, CoolSculpting, Botox, fillers, and skin rejuvenation. Closely comparable cosmetic service mix and Southern California patient base.
• SkinSpirit: Multi-location medical spa offering Botox, fillers, laser, body contouring, and skin rejuvenation under physician supervision. Comparable in aesthetic menu and direct-to-consumer positioning.
• Dermatology Associates: Physician-owned multi-provider dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable in physician-led model and full-continuum dermatology offering.

Emerging players

• Riverchase Dermatology: Regional multi-site dermatology practice combining medical dermatology, Mohs, and cosmetics. Comparable in integrated service offering, though operating in a different geography (Florida).

Broad incumbents

• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Multi-site Northeast dermatology platform combining medical dermatology with a strong cosmetic/aesthetic menu. Comparable in integrated medical-plus-cosmetic model and physician training ethos.
• Ideal Image: National aesthetic services chain with a heavy cosmetic dermatology menu (Botox, fillers, laser, body contouring). Comparable in self-pay cosmetic revenue mix; broader geographic footprint.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest U.S. dermatology practice groups, offering full medical and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable in service breadth and Mohs capability, but operates at much greater scale across multiple states.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CoastalDermatology
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoastalDermatologyCalifornia
• Instagraminstagram.com/coastal_dermatology_california
• Xx.com/coastal_derm

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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