Tower Dermatology

What Tower Dermatology does

Tower Dermatology is a private medical and cosmetic dermatology practice founded in 1986 and operating from a single location within the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers (8631 W 3rd St, East Tower) in Los Angeles, California. The practice is a member of the DermCare family of companies, with DermCare Management providing operational and business support. Tower Dermatology delivers a full-service offering that spans medical dermatology (skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, mole checks, skin allergy treatment), surgical dermatology (excisions, Mohs), and cosmetic/aesthetic procedures (Botox, dermal fillers, CO2 laser resurfacing, Clear + Brilliant, microneedling, Sculptra, Skinvive, hair restoration, sclerotherapy, laser hair removal). The clinical team consists of three providers: Nathan Vengalil, MD (a Washington University-trained, board-certified dermatologist and former Chief Resident), Charlotte S. Carlson, PA-C, MPAP, and Sarah Storniolo, NP.

The underlying technology is conventional dermatology practice infrastructure: ablative and fractionated laser systems, microneedling devices, and injectables performed in-office, supported by an e-commerce storefront at toplosangelesdermatologist.com for physician-dispensed skincare (Elta MD, DCL, BPM Dermatopics) priced from roughly $19 to $185. The website is fronted by a HIPAA-compliant privacy platform that de-identifies behavioral data before forwarding to analytics and advertising destinations under a Business Associate Agreement, reflecting a defensive compliance posture around online tracking. Marketing is primarily content-driven (blog archive 2014–2025, before-and-after gallery, SEO targeting LA dermatology terms) with email and promotional-code activations.

The business model is a multi-stream professional services and product retail operation. Medical and surgical dermatology services are billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket; cosmetic procedures are predominantly self-pay elective work, typically carrying higher margins; and the online shop generates ancillary product revenue. GTM is direct-to-consumer, with online appointment booking, a phone line, and a referring-provider portal for physician referrals. All revenue and patient volume are concentrated in a single LA-area office.

Name

Tower Dermatology

Legal name

Tower Dermatology

Website

https://toplosangelesdermatologist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tower Dermatology is a private Los Angeles dermatology practice within Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers, offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus an online skincare shop, led by one board-certified MD with a PA and NP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

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), Medical-Grade / Clinical Facials (Dermatology & Med Spa) (HSALADAN), Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Skin cancer screening
• Laser skin resurfacing
• Physician-dispensed skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

East Los Angeles

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. Clinical Dermatology Services: Medical and surgical dermatology services including skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, acne treatment, mole checks, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and other skin condition treatments. Revenue is generated through patient visits billed to insurance or paid out-of-pocket.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures: Aesthetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, CO2 laser resurfacing, Clear + Brilliant, microneedling, hair restoration, and sclerotherapy. These elective procedures are typically paid out-of-pocket by patients.
3. Skincare Product Sales: Online shop selling physician-dispensed skincare products including Elta MD sunscreens, DCL exfoliants, BPM Dermatopics (anti-aging, moisturizers, DNA repair creams), and other dermatological skincare lines. Products range from $19 to $185.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tower Dermatology is a Los Angeles-based dermatology practice providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services — including skin cancer screening and Mohs surgery, treatment of skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, moles, rashes, warts), and aesthetic procedures (Botox, fillers, Sculptra, Skinvive, microneedling, Clear + Brilliant, CO2 laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, sclerotherapy, hair restoration). The practice also sells a curated line of physician-dispensed skincare products (Elta MD, BPM Dermatopics, DCL) through an online storefront to patients and consumers.

Product overview

Tower Dermatology is a dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology services. Medical services include skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, acne treatment, mole checks, and skin allergy treatment. Cosmetic services include Botox, fillers, laser treatments (CO2 laser resurfacing, Clear + Brilliant), microneedling, Sculptra, and Skinvive. The practice also operates an online shop selling curated skincare products and sunscreens, including brands such as DCL (AHA Resurfacing Lotion), BPM Dermatopics (Neck Lift Firm Cream, DNA Daily Renewal Cream, Pure Hydration, Restorative Nighttime Bio-Therapy, Ultimate Eye Rescue, Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Intensive Stem Cell Regenerative Serum, Light Textured Moisturizer), and Elta MD (UV Clear SPF 46, UV Sport SPF 50, UV Physical Tinted SPF 41, UV Pure SPF 47, UV Lip Balm SPF 36).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical & Surgical Dermatology Services Diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions including skin cancer screening, Mohs surgery, acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, moles, rashes, warts, hair loss, and nail fungus — delivered by a board-certified dermatologist and clinical staff at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Towers office.
• Cosmetic & Aesthetic Dermatology Procedures Elective aesthetic procedures including Botox, dermal fillers, Sculptra, Skinvive, microneedling, Clear + Brilliant, CO2 laser resurfacing, laser hair removal, sclerotherapy, scar removal, hair restoration, and treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, sun/aged spots, sagging skin, sunken cheeks, and excessive sweating.
• Mohs Surgery (Skin Cancer Removal) Surgical removal of skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and actinic keratosis) using Mohs micrographic technique.
• Online Skincare Shop (Physician-Dispensed Products) Direct-to-consumer online shop selling physician-dispensed skincare products including Elta MD sunscreens, DCL exfoliants, and BPM Dermatopics anti-aging and moisturizing formulations, priced from $19 to $185 with promotional discount codes available.
• Elta MD Sunscreens (UV Clear SPF 46, UV Sport SPF 50, UV Physical Tinted SPF 41, UV Pure SPF 47, UV Lip Balm SPF 36) Physician-dispensed Elta MD broad-spectrum sunscreens featuring zinc oxide (and titanium dioxide in physical formulas), with formulations for acne-prone, sensitive, and children's skin, and a tinted option containing iron oxide for pigmentary disorders.
• DCL AHA Resurfacing Lotion 20 Exfoliating treatment powered by 20% glycolic acid that optimizes cell renewal to resurface and rejuvenate dry and damaged skin.
• Glycolic Acid 15% Lotion Exfoliating lotion with 15% glycolic acid and antioxidants to promote collagen production, eliminate sun damage, and clean pores.
• BPM DNA Daily Renewal Cream Cream delivering DNA repair enzymes, natural Vitamin C, peptides, and antioxidants to improve skin health and reduce signs of aging and UVA/UVB damage.
• BPM Neck Lift Firm Cream Hydrating neck cream that firms, lifts, and tightens skin on the neck and décolleté, supporting collagen and elastin production.
• BPM Pure Hydration Serum Ultra-hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid that quenches dehydrated skin for supple, smooth complexion with all-day moisture retention.
• BPM Restorative Nighttime Bio-Therapy Moisture-boosting cream with ceramides, peptides, antioxidants, and hydrators for barrier repair and lipid replenishment, ideal for sensitive skin.
• BPM Ultimate Eye Rescue Eye repair cream with retinol and glycolic acid to minimize under-eye dark circles, puffiness, and signs of aging.
• BPM Vitamin C Brightening Serum Brightening serum with stabilized L-ascorbic acid and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate for improved skin texture and tone.
• BPM Intensive Stem Cell Regenerative Serum Advanced skin rejuvenation serum with natural stem cells, vitamins, and peptides to address skin firmness, texture, wrinkles, and skin tone.
• BPM Light Textured Moisturizer Non-comedogenic daily moisturizer with superior skin softening ability and elegant feel.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DermCare ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTower Dermatology is a member of the DermCare family of companies. DermCare Management provides operational and business management support services to the dermatology practice. The DermCare logo appears on the website footer alongside Tower Dermatology branding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Curology: Teledermatology and DTC skincare brand offering prescription acne and anti-aging skincare via online consultations — adjacent emerging competitor that pulls some entry-level dermatology patients and skincare buyers away from in-office practices like Tower.

Direct peers

• Ava MD: Beverly Hills dermatology practice offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with a curated skincare retail component — comparable service mix and location tier to Tower Dermatology.
• Skin and Beauty Center: Multi-location Southern California dermatology group delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology plus an online skincare shop — comparable full-service offering and California footprint, with greater geographic scale.
• Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial Plastics & Dermatology: Beverly Hills-based dermatology and facial plastics group combining medical dermatology, Mohs, injectables, lasers, and surgical aesthetics — competes for the same high-end LA patient segment with a similar multi-provider, full-service model.
• Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Care: California-based medical and cosmetic dermatology practice offering the same medical/cosmetic service stack (skin cancer, injectables, lasers, skincare) — directly comparable independent-practice peer in the same regional market.
• Lasky Skin Center: Beverly Hills dermatology and aesthetics practice offering medical dermatology, Mohs, injectables, lasers, and skincare — directly comparable in location tier, service mix, and cash-pay aesthetic focus to Tower Dermatology.
• Westside Dermatology: Multi-provider medical and cosmetic dermatology practice serving the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills market with a comparable full-service menu (skin cancer, injectables, lasers, skincare products) — direct head-to-head competitor for the same affluent LA patient base.

Broad incumbents

• Forefront Dermatology: Large dermatology MSO providing medical, surgical, and aesthetic services across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond — broadly comparable as a scaled multi-site competitor consolidating independent dermatology practices.
• US Dermatology Partners: One of the largest dermatology practice platforms in the U.S., offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology across hundreds of locations — represents the scaled, PE-backed incumbent model that increasingly competes for patients and providers in markets like LA.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large multi-site dermatology group operating medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology practices across the Northeast and expanding nationally — relevant scaled incumbent peer with a comparable service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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