Lakeshore Dermatology Laser and Spa

What Lakeshore Dermatology Laser and Spa does

Lakeshore Dermatology Laser and Spa (legal name: Lakeshore Dermatology Laser & Medical Spa) is a private dermatology practice and medical spa operating two office locations in West Michigan — a headquarters at 6225 Prairie Street in Norton Shores and a secondary office at 650 3 Mile Road NW in Grand Rapids. The practice is clinically led by four board-certified dermatologists (Drs. Van Ittersum, Gielczyk, Vis, and Wang) supported by four physician assistants and a practice manager, and operates as part of the Forefront Dermatology network based on shared email domain, patient portal, and payment processing infrastructure.

The company's service portfolio spans medical dermatology (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, warts, vitiligo, skin cancer screening), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery performed by Dr. Timothy Wang for tissue-sparing skin cancer removal), cosmetic and laser treatments (IPL, PDL, DEKA SmartXide Dot CO2 laser, chemical peels, laser hair removal, Botox, Dysport), and medical spa services (massage, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing), with ancillary retail of physician-grade skincare products and mineral cosmetics.

The business model is direct-to-consumer professional services billing: per-visit and per-procedure revenue across four revenue streams (medical dermatology, cosmetic/laser, medical spa, retail), supplemented by promotional coupons and free esthetician consultations. Patient acquisition runs through phone-based scheduling, Phreesia online self-scheduling, primary care physician referrals, and a Facebook presence. No public pricing is disclosed; services are quote-based. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, patents, or AI capabilities.

Name

Lakeshore Dermatology Laser and Spa

Legal name

Lakeshore Dermatology Laser & Medical Spa

Website

https://lsderm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lakeshore Dermatology Laser and Spa is a private, board-certified dermatology practice and medical spa operating two West Michigan locations, serving individual patients with medical, surgical, cosmetic, and spa skin services plus physician-grade retail products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology and Medical Spa Services

NAICS

Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Spas (Medi-Spas) (HSALAFAB)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology
• Laser skin treatments
• Medical spa
• Mohs micrographic surgery
• Cosmetic dermatology

Headquarters

HQ city

Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Professional medical services including consultations, skin cancer treatment, acne treatment, eczema treatment, psoriasis treatment, mole removal, biopsies, and excisions. Revenue is generated per visit and procedure.
2. Cosmetic and Laser Treatments: Aesthetic procedures including Botox, Dysport, laser treatments, IPL, chemical peels, laser hair removal. Revenue generated per treatment session with package series options.
3. Medical Spa Services: Relaxation and pampering services including massage therapy, facials, body treatments, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Revenue per service appointment.
4. Retail Products: Sale of physician-grade skin care products and mineral cosmetics for at-home skin care maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lakeshore Dermatology Laser & Medical Spa is a board-certified dermatology practice and medical spa in West Michigan. It provides medical dermatology, laser and cosmetic treatments, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, and spa services, plus retail physician-grade skin care products.

Product overview

Lakeshore Dermatology Laser and Medical Spa operates as a dual-service dermatology practice and medical spa. The practice offers a comprehensive portfolio of skin treatments including laser therapies (IPL, PDL, DEKA SmartXide Dot CO2 laser), chemical peels, laser hair removal, and Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer. The medical spa arm provides relaxation services including massage therapy, facials, body treatments, manicures, and pedicures, complemented by physician-grade skin care products. General dermatology services address medical conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and skin cancer. The practice is led by four board-certified dermatologists (Drs. Van Ittersum, Gielczyk, Vis, and Wang) supported by physician assistants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Non-invasive light-based treatment using pulses of light to improve sun spots, age spots, unwanted blood vessels, and blotchy pigmentation. Typically requires 2-3 treatment sessions with no recovery time. For individuals seeking pigmentation and vascular skin improvement.
• PDL (Pulsed Dye Laser) Non-invasive laser treatment using pulses of light to treat visible vessels, raised red spots (angiomas), and other vascular imperfections. No recovery time required and makeup can be applied immediately.
• DEKA SmartXide Dot (CO2 Laser) CO2 laser treatment that remodels skin via increased collagen production for deep wrinkles, skin laxity, acne scars, surgical scars, fine lines, and other skin imperfections. Requires more downtime than minimally invasive lasers but can be customized to individual preferences.
• Chemical Peels Treatment where a chemical solution is applied to the skin causing it to flake or peel off, resulting in smoother regenerated skin. Can treat mild scarring, acne, sun spots, age spots, liver spots, freckles, melasma, and dull texture.
• Laser Hair Removal Laser-based hair reduction and removal treatment. Faster and more comfortable than electrolysis, helps minimize ingrown hairs and is effective for pseudofolliculitis barbae (razor bumps). Popular areas include upper lip, chin, armpits, bikini, back, and legs.
• Botox and Dysport Neurotoxin injections for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles, for individuals seeking cosmetic anti-aging enhancement.
• Medical Spa Services State-of-the-art laser and medical spa offering massage therapy, facial and body treatments, manicures and pedicures, complemented by physician-grade skin care products and mineral cosmetics.
• Mohs Micrographic Surgery Specialized surgical technique for skin cancer removal performed by Dr. Timothy Wang, where tissue is removed and examined layer by layer until cancer-free margins are achieved.
• General Dermatology Services Treatment of medical skin conditions including acne, acne scarring, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, vitiligo, warts, hemangioma, childhood and adult rashes, and skin cancer.
• Retail Skin Care Products Physician-grade skin care products and mineral cosmetics sold at office locations for at-home skin care maintenance.

Named customers3 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Advanced Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology and skin cancer group with medical, surgical, cosmetic, and aesthetic services across dozens of offices; directly comparable on physician-led multi-site dermatology delivery with integrated cosmetic and Mohs offerings.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology platform with medical, surgical, cosmetic, and Mohs services across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast; comparable as a physician-led multi-office dermatology platform with an integrated cosmetic arm.
• Forefront Dermatology: Parent organization and largest US dermatology platform; Lakeshore operates as a Forefront site with shared EMA portal, email domain, and payment processing, making the parent the closest comparable on operating model, technology stack, and service mix.
• Schweiger Dermatology & Allergy: Large multi-site Northeast dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus aesthetic services across many offices; comparable as a multi-physician dermatology practice combining medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic offerings.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Midwest-focused multi-site dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care; directly comparable on geography and on the medical-plus-cosmetics plus Mohs service mix.

Direct peers

• LaserAway: Largest US aesthetic laser medspa chain focused on laser hair removal, IPL, body contouring, and injectables; directly comparable as a competitor for Lakeshore's cosmetic/laser and medical spa revenue arm, with substantially larger marketing scale.
• Ideal Image: National medspa chain offering laser hair removal, Botox, fillers, and body treatments; competes with Lakeshore's cosmetic and medical spa services for the same consumer-pay aesthetic patient segment.
• SkinSpirit: Premium medspa chain offering Botox, fillers, laser treatments, facials, and body treatments under medical supervision; directly comparable on the integrated medical spa + injectable + laser mix Lakeshore operates at its Norton Shores and Grand Rapids locations.
• Westside Dermatology: Independent multi-physician dermatology practice combining general medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic/aesthetic services; similar in scope and mid-market positioning to Lakeshore's Norton Shores flagship.
• Asarch Dermatology, Laser & Mohs Center: Independent multi-physician dermatology and Mohs surgery practice offering medical, cosmetic, and laser services under one roof; directly comparable on the medical-derm + Mohs + cosmetic/laser integrated model at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lakeshorederm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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