Toronto Dermatology Center

What Toronto Dermatology Center does

Toronto Dermatology Centre (operating as "TDC") is a privately held, physician-owned dermatology clinic headquartered in a 13,000-square-foot facility at 4256 Bathurst Street in Toronto, Ontario, positioning itself as Canada's largest and most comprehensive skin-care clinic. The practice runs two differentiated revenue streams under one roof: OHIP-covered medical dermatology (skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne, infections, mole mapping) and a separate cosmetic/elective wing (Botox, hyaluronic acid and biostimulator injectables including Juvéderm, Restylane, Sculptra, Skinvive, and Belkyra; laser and energy-based treatments via InMode Morpheus8/Forma/Lumecca and Cutera Excel V/ProFractional/Laser Genesis; microneedling with PRP; chemical peels; facials; and light-based photorejuvenation). Diagnostic technology includes FotoFinder computerized mole-mapping with dermoscopy and a SkinScope LED/UV skin analysis system, with an attached retail/e-commerce shop for medical-grade skincare and a Kangaroo-powered loyalty program (TDC Rewards).

The clinic is led by founder/medical director Dr. Benjamin Barankin and a team of 14+ dermatologists, with Dr. Robert Backstein (Royal College-certified plastic surgeon, practicing since 1999) serving as Director of Plastic Surgery Services since 2011 and providing minor surgical procedures (mole/cyst/lipoma removal, skin cancer excision, scar revision) under both OHIP and private-pay models. All procedures are physician-performed rather than delegated.

The business model is a hybrid professional-services/clinic plus cash-pay retail model. Geographic footprint is the Greater Toronto Area plus outlying Ontario markets, with a single physical site doing both medical (OHIP-billed) and cosmetic (out-of-pocket, sometimes partially covered by extended benefits) work; an e-commerce channel extends skincare sales nationally with $250 free-shipping and integrated loyalty points. Customer acquisition is direct-to-consumer via a content-driven website (146+ educational articles), Instagram, earned media (Global News, Healthline, Toronto Star, etc.), referral incentives, and a specialty-clinic funnel (Skin Cancer, Mole Removal, Men's Clinic, Clinical Trials, etc.). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Toronto Dermatology Center

Legal name

Toronto Dermatology Centre

Website

https://torontodermatologycentre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Toronto Dermatology Centre is a private, physician-owned dermatology clinic in Toronto offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology plus an e-commerce skincare shop, serving patients across the Greater Toronto Area from a 13,000 sq ft facility staffed by 14+ dermatologists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Beauty Salons (812112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Cosmetic dermatology treatments
• Plastic surgery procedures
• Skin cancer screening
• Medical grade skincare

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Dermatology Services: Consultations and treatments for medical skin conditions including skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne, and other dermatological diseases. Assessment covered by OHIP for eligible patients.
2. Cosmetic Dermatology Services: Aesthetic treatments including Botox, fillers, lasers, chemical peels, microneedling, and body contouring. Typically out-of-pocket or partially covered by private insurance.
3. Plastic Surgery Services: Minor surgical procedures performed by Dr. Robert Backstein including mole/cyst/lipoma removal, skin cancer surgery, and scar revision. Mix of OHIP-covered and private-pay procedures.
4. Medical-Grade Skincare Products: Online and in-clinic sales of medical-grade skincare products from top brands. E-commerce platform with free shipping on orders $250+. Earns rewards points.
5. Rewards Program: TDC Rewards Program allowing patients to earn and redeem points on cosmetic treatments and skincare products. Managed through Kangaroo Rewards platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Toronto Dermatology Centre operates a 13,000 sq ft dermatology clinic in Toronto delivering medical, surgical, and cosmetic skin-care services. Core offerings include medical dermatology consultations (skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema, acne), cosmetic injectables (BOTOX, fillers, Sculptra, Skinvive, Belkyra), laser and energy-based treatments (Morpheus8, Forma, Lumecca, Excel V, ProFractional, IPL/BBL, laser hair removal), skin rejuvenation procedures (facials, microneedling, PRP, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning), advanced diagnostics (FotoFinder mole mapping, SkinScope skin analysis), and plastic surgery performed by board-certified specialists. The clinic also retails medical-grade skincare products online and in-clinic.

Product overview

Toronto Dermatology Centre is a comprehensive dermatology clinic offering a unified portfolio of medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services. The clinic provides an integrated range of treatments anchored by injectable therapies (BOTOX, Belkyra, dermal fillers including Juvederm/Restylane/Radiesse, Sculptra, and Skinvive), energy-based devices (Morpheus8, Forma, Lumecca, Excel V/Laser Genesis, ProFractional Laser, IPL/BBL photorejuvenation, laser hair removal), skin rejuvenation procedures (microneedling with Dermaroller/eDermaStamp, chemical peels, microdermabrasion with BELA MD+, facials, dermaplaning), advanced diagnostics (FotoFinder mole mapping, SkinScope skin analysis), and plastic surgery. The clinic also operates a retail shop for medical-grade skincare products and runs a loyalty rewards program. All services are delivered by dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical estheticians at a single 13,000 sq ft facility in Toronto.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% of people are bothered by fullness under the chin (Belkyra market)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InModecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of advanced aesthetic devices including Morpheus8 (RF microneedling), Forma (RF skin tightening), and Lumecca (IPL photorejuvenation). Used for face and body treatments at the clinic.
• CuteracoreTechnology or IntegrationLaser technology provider for Excel V and Laser Genesis systems. Dual-wavelength platform for treating vascular lesions, pigmentation, and skin rejuvenation. Includes KTP, ND:Yag, and Laser Genesis technologies.
• FotoFindercoreTechnology or IntegrationComputerized mole mapping system using high resolution photography and specialized dermoscopy. Creates image database of body moles for early detection of melanoma and skin cancer.
• Allergan (Botox)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of BOTOX Cosmetic and other aesthetic products including Juvederm fillers used at the clinic for cosmetic injectables.
• Galderma (Restylane, Sculptra)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Restylane fillers and Sculptra collagen stimulator used for wrinkle treatment and facial rejuvenation.
• Kythera/Bsci (Belkyra)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of Belkyra (deoxycholic acid) injectable for double chin reduction. FDA and Health Canada approved non-surgical treatment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Victoria Park Medispa: Montreal-headquartered medispa group with Toronto presence offering injectables, laser, and body treatments — comparable on cosmetic dermatology services with broader Canadian footprint.
• The Cosmetic Clinic: Multi-location Canadian provider of injectables, laser, and skin treatments; overlaps with TDC's cash-pay cosmetic service lines at a more distributed, mass-market positioning.
• Laser Clinics Canada: Australian-origin aesthetics chain with Canadian locations offering laser hair removal, injectables, and skin treatments — comparable on core cosmetic service lines at scale.
• Medcan Clinic: Toronto-based private health and wellness provider offering dermatology, aesthetics, and primary care under a premium, physician-led model — comparable in clientele and premium positioning.
• Dermapure: Canadian medical-aesthetics clinic network with multiple locations offering injectables, lasers, and skin treatments — directly comparable cosmetic service lines, but at multi-site scale.
• SpaMedica: Long-standing Toronto cosmetic surgery and dermatology practice led by Dr. Stephen Mulholland, offering injectable, laser, and surgical services that overlap heavily with TDC's cosmetic and surgical lines.
• Skin Vitality Medical Clinic: Multi-location Canadian med-spa chain offering injectables, laser, and body contouring across Ontario; competes with TDC on cosmetic dermatology and operates at greater geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Dermatology on Bloor: Toronto dermatology practice offering medical and cosmetic dermatology with physician-only delivery in the same Toronto market — directly comparable service mix and patient base.
• DLK on Avenue: Toronto dermatology clinic led by Dr. Lisa Kellett offering medical, cosmetic, and laser dermatology with a similar physician-led model and premium positioning in the same Toronto catchment.
• Project Skin MD: Vancouver-based dermatology and medical aesthetics clinic combining physician-led medical dermatology with a curated skincare retail concept — a direct peer in operating model and retail extension.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DermatologyTDC
• Instagraminstagram.com/torontodermatologycentre
• Facebookfacebook.com/TorontoDermatologyCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toronto-dermatology-centre

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Funding overview

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Investors

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