Carolina Dermatology

What Carolina Dermatology does

Carolina Dermatology is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice operating two clinical sites in the Charleston, South Carolina metropolitan area — a headquarters office at 933 St. Andrews Boulevard in West Ashley and a satellite office at 3516 South Live Oak Drive in Moncks Corner. Founded by Dr. Edward Kotz following his dermatology residency and chief residency at the Medical University of South Carolina, the practice is staffed by Dr. Kotz and two board-certified physician assistants (Amanda H. Wright, PA-C, and Danielle S. DuBiel, PA-C), placing headcount in the 11-50 range. Dr. Kotz holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Dermatology (since 2005) and in micrographic dermatologic surgery (Mohs), which underpins the practice's surgical skin-cancer offering.

The practice delivers a full-spectrum dermatology service portfolio organized around four pillars: medical dermatology (including a structured psoriasis program with topical, biologic, and insurance-aligned cost options), Mohs micrographic surgery with on-site lab processing, cosmetic services (Xeomin, Radiesse, sclerotherapy, pulsed dye laser, chemical peels), and photodynamic therapy using the Levulan + BLU-U system. It also retails a curated set of skincare products (EltaMD sunscreens, Obagi, Latisse). Care is delivered in-person through phone-based scheduling, with broad in-network participation across BCBS, Medicare, Humana, Tricare, Cigna, Aetna, Multiplan, and Medcost.

Revenue is generated through direct professional-services billing to insurance carriers and out-of-pocket payments from patients for medical consultations, surgical procedures, and elective cosmetic work. The go-to-market is sales-led and relies on physician reputation and word-of-mouth in the South Carolina Lowcountry rather than digital marketing. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is recorded; the practice remains a small independent operator with no disclosed technology platform, AI capabilities, or proprietary software assets.

Name

Carolina Dermatology

Legal name

Carolina Dermatology

Website

https://carolinadermatologyofcharleston.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolina Dermatology is a physician-owned dermatology practice in the Charleston, South Carolina metro area operating two offices and offering medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, photodynamic therapy, and cosmetic services to individual patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Personal Care Services (8121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG)

Keywords

• Dermatology services
• Mohs surgery
• Psoriasis treatment
• Cosmetic dermatology
• Skin cancer treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncks Corner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Consultation and Treatment Services: Direct healthcare services revenue generated from patient consultations, medical treatments, and cosmetic procedures. Services are billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket by patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Carolina Dermatology is a physician-owned dermatology and dermatologic surgery practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin care services from two offices in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Core service lines include psoriasis treatment (topicals and biologics), Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer, photodynamic therapy (Levulan + BLU-U) for actinic keratoses, and a suite of cosmetic procedures (Xeomin, Radiesse, sclerotherapy, pulsed dye laser, chemical peels), supplemented by retail sales of EltaMD, Obagi, and Latisse skincare products.

Product overview

Carolina Dermatology is a dermatology and dermatologic surgery clinic offering a comprehensive range of skin care services. The practice operates as a unified service portfolio organized around four core areas: medical dermatology (psoriasis treatment), surgical dermatology (Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer), cosmetic dermatology services (Xeomin, Radiesse, sclerotherapy, pulsed dye laser, chemical peels), and photodynamic therapy (Levulan + BLU-U). Additionally, the clinic retails a curated selection of skincare products including EltaMD sunscreens, Obagi products, and Latisse eyelash serum. The practice is led by Dr. Edward Kotz and two board-certified physician assistants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psoriasis Treatment

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: Large dermatology network with medical, Mohs, and cosmetic service lines across multiple states. Comparable service portfolio to Carolina Dermatology but at enterprise scale with PE backing.
• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest dermatology groups in the U.S., operating a network of clinics offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Overlapping service mix with significant scale and capital advantages.
• Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery: One of the largest dermatology practices in the U.S., offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across multiple states. Comparable core service offerings but at a much larger scale with corporate backing.
• Pinnacle Dermatology: Multi-state dermatology practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and aesthetic services. Comparable service breadth to Carolina Dermatology but with corporate ownership and national footprint.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large multi-state dermatology group with full medical, surgical, and cosmetic service lines. Comparable in service offerings but operates at a substantial scale advantage with private equity backing.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Northeast-focused but rapidly expanding dermatology platform offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable core offerings with a multi-location, multi-provider model.

Regional players

• Charleston Dermatology: Direct local competitor in the Charleston, SC market offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. Highly comparable as a regional private practice competing for the same patient base in the same geography.
• Lowcountry Dermatology: South Carolina Lowcountry-focused dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic skin care services. Geo-overlapping competitor in the same regional market as Carolina Dermatology.
• Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry: Local dermatology practice serving the Hilton Head / Lowcountry region of South Carolina with medical and cosmetic dermatology. Comparable regional independent practice model.
• Coastal Dermatology: Regional dermatology practice serving the South Carolina coastal area with Mohs surgery, medical dermatology, and cosmetic services. Comparable in service mix and regional scope to Carolina Dermatology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carolinadermatologyclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolina-dermatology-clinic-p.a

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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