Instituto Dermatologico y Cirugia de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Diaz

What Instituto Dermatologico y Cirugia de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Diaz does

Instituto Dermatológico y Cirugía de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz is a Dominican Republic private non-profit dermatological institution founded in 1966 by Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz and operated under the Patronato de Lucha Contra la Lepra. It operates 9 clinical units (headquartered in Santo Domingo with regional sites including San Cristóbal) supported by 841 collaborators, including 170 specialized physicians, and delivers direct-to-consumer dermatology services to the general Dominican population as well as insured and subsidized patients. The institute runs the only dermatology residency program in the Dominican Republic and has graduated 367 dermatologists since inception.

Its core offerings span outpatient dermatology consultations, specialized procedures (lasers, IPL, radiofrequency, cryosurgery), the in-house ISO-9000-certified pharmaceutical manufacturing of more than 250 dermatology formulations, and public health programs for leprosy (under a government mandate since 1972) and HIV/AIDS (supported by the Global Fund with RD$85.5M deployed). The institute accepts SeNaSa national insurance and multiple ARS plans, with private consultations priced at RD$600 per visit, and conducts mobile primary-care brigades reaching underserved provinces. Recent operational additions include the May 2026 inauguration of the Unidad de Dermatosis Inflamatorias y de Alta Complejidad and an April 2026 renewed SeNaSa management agreement.

Name

Instituto Dermatologico y Cirugia de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Diaz

Legal name

Instituto Dermatológico Dominicano y Cirugía de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz

Website

https://dermatologico.org.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Instituto Dermatológico Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz is a 60-year-old Dominican Republic non-profit dermatology institution operating 9 clinical units with 170 specialists, running the country's only dermatology residency program and in-house ISO-9000 pharmaceutical manufacturing, and serving insured, subsidized, and private dermatology patients nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKACAA

General & Medical Dermatology

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

SECONDARYHLAKACAG

Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Dermatology

SECONDARYCRABAAAF

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

Keywords

• Dermatological medical services
• Skin disease treatment
• Clinical dermatology
• Dermatological surgery
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultations and Procedures: Revenue from dermatological consultations, diagnostic procedures, and specialized treatments. Private consultations at RD$600. Accepts multiple insurance providers including SeNaSa and other ARS plans.
2. Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Sale of in-house manufactured dermatological medications and skincare products through pharmacy network. Products include sunscreens, cleansers, specialty creams, and prescription medications produced under ISO-9000 standards.
3. Health Insurance Reimbursement: Revenue from SeNaSa and other insurance providers through service provision agreements. New agreement signed April 2026 based on effective service delivery model.
4. Medical Education Programs: Revenue from medical residency programs for foreign doctors ( postgraduate training in dermatology)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Instituto Dermatológico Dominicano y Cirugía de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz (IDCP) is a private non-profit dermatological medical institution that provides comprehensive dermatological healthcare services across the Dominican Republic through a network of 9 units. It delivers clinical consultations, dermatological and cosmetic surgery, pediatric dermatology, cryosurgery, phlebology, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, leprosy control, histopathology and mycology laboratory services, and in-house pharmaceutical production of over 250 ISO-9000 certified dermatological products. The institution also operates the country's only dermatology residency program and publishes the Revista Dominicana de Dermatología.

Product overview

The Instituto Dermatologico y Cirugia de Piel Dr. Huberto Bogaert Diaz (IDCP) operates as a private, non-profit dermatological medical institution in the Dominican Republic. It functions as the implementing body of the Patronato de Lucha Contra la Lepra and provides a comprehensive portfolio of dermatological services organized across multiple delivery channels: (1) Core Clinical Services including general dermatological consultations, dermatological surgery, cosmetic dermatology (cosmiatria), cryosurgery, pediatric dermatology, minor surgery, vascular surgery, and occupational dermatology; (2) Specialized Diagnostic Laboratories for histopathology, mycology, and clinical analysis; (3) Pharmacy and Medication Production producing over 250 dermatological products under ISO-9000 standards; (4) Public Health Programs including the National Leprosy Control Program, HIV/AIDS 93-93-93 Program, and community outreach via mobile units; (5) Academic Programs including medical residencies in dermatology and dermatological surgery, and the Revista Dominicana de Dermatologia scientific journal; (6) Specialized Consultations in internal medicine, allergology, stomatology, hematology-oncology, and psychology. The institution maintains a central headquarters in Santo Domingo plus eight regional units across the country to ensure national coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Dermatological Consultation (Consulta General Dermatológica) General dermatological consultations for diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, available across all 9 IDCP units in the Dominican Republic.
• Dermatological Surgery (Cirugía Dermatológica) Dermatological surgery including oncological and reconstructive procedures for patients with skin malignancies and other surgical dermatological conditions.
• Cosmetic Dermatological Surgery (Cirugía Dermatológica Cosmiátrica) Cosmetic dermatological surgery procedures for aesthetic concerns and skin appearance improvements.
• Cosmiatrics (Cosmiatría) Cosmiatric services including facial cleansing, peelings, hydration, and anti-aging line and wrinkle treatments.
• Cryosurgery (Criocirugía) Cryosurgery treatment for solar keratoses, warts, oral mucosa tumors, and other pathologies.
• Pediatric Dermatology (Dermatología Pediátrica) Pediatric dermatology for detecting and treating cutaneous pathologies in children, including specialized care for rare and severe skin conditions through the Abrazo Solidario program.
• STI/HIV/AIDS Services (ITS SIDA) Sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and monitoring services, including the 93-93-93 UNAIDS goals program.
• Mycology (Micología) Mycology laboratory services for diagnosis of fungal infections.
• Phlebology - Varicose Veins (Flebología) Phlebology services for diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins.
• Vascular Surgery (Cirugía Vascular) Vascular surgery services for vascular conditions of the skin and extremities.
• Occupational Dermatology (Dermatosis Profesionales) Occupational dermatology services for work-related skin conditions.
• Minor Surgery (Cirugía Menor) Minor surgery for biopsies and minor dermatological procedures.
• Histopathology Laboratory (Laboratorio de Histopatología) Histopathology laboratory for tissue analysis and diagnosis.
• Mycology Laboratory (Laboratorio de Micología) Mycology laboratory specialized in fungal disease diagnosis.
• Pharmacy (Farmacia) In-house pharmacy offering dermatological medications and specialized skin products at affordable prices.
• Medication Production (Producción de Medicamentos) In-house medication production facility manufacturing over 250 dermatological products under ISO-9000 standards, including sunscreens, cleansers, specialty creams, and prescription medications.
• Internal Medicine Consultation (Medicina Interna) Internal medicine consultations available at the Central Unit.
• Allergology (Alergología) Allergology consultations at the Central Unit.
• Stomatology (Estomatología) Stomatology consultations at the Central Unit.
• Hematology - Oncology (Hematología – Oncología) Hematology and oncology consultations at the Central Unit.
• Psychology Department (Departamento de Psicología) Psychology department providing clinical psychological support services.
• National Leprosy Control Program (Programa de Control de la Lepra) National leprosy control program executed in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health since 1972, providing free specialized care and contributing to reducing prevalence to 0.18 per 10,000 inhabitants.
• 93-93-93 HIV Program (Programa Hacia el 93-93-93) HIV prevention and treatment program targeting the 93-93-93 UNAIDS goals, implemented with CONAVIHSIDA and supported by the Global Fund.
• Abrazo Solidario Program (Programa Abrazo Solidario) Comprehensive support program for children with rare and severe skin diseases including Epidermolysis Bullosa, providing medications, psychological support, and educational workshops.
• Dermatology Medical Residency (Residencia Médica en Dermatología) Medical residency program for dermatologist training, the only one in the Dominican Republic, having graduated 367 specialists since 1967.
• Dermatological Surgery Residency (Residencia de Cirugía Dermatológica) Dermatological surgery residency program founded in 1992 for specialized surgical training.
• Revista Dominicana de Dermatología (Dominican Dermatology Journal) Scientific dermatology journal founded in 1967, promoting national scientific production and disseminating specialized knowledge.
• Mobile Primary Care System (Sistema Móvil de Atención Primaria) Mobile primary care system providing dermatological services to rural and hard-to-reach communities on a weekly basis.
• Nd:YAG Q-Switched Picosecond Laser Treatment Laser treatment for tattoos (mono and polychromatic), Melasma, different types of spots, Nevo de Ota, eyebrow tattoo removal, Lentigos removal.
• Nd:YAG Long Pulse 1064 Laser Photoepilation Laser hair removal treatment using Nd:YAG Long Pulse 1064 technology.
• IPL Rejuvenation (Rejuvenecimiento con IPL) IPL rejuvenation treatment for face, neck, face and neck, and back of hands.
• Pixelated Radiofrequency (Radiofrecuencia Pixelada) Pixelated radiofrequency treatment for acne scars, atrophic scars, post-traumatic scars, and stretch marks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leprosy prevalence reduced to 0.18 per 10,000 inhabitants, surpassing WHO elimination targets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SeNaSa (Seguro Nacional de Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026New management agreement signed in April 2026 replacing the prospective payment scheme since 2019 with a system based on effective service delivery. The agreement strengthens access to specialized dermatological services for millions of SeNaSa affiliates, especially in the Subsidized Regime, while maintaining no copayments for subsidized beneficiaries. Represents a key strategic partnership for the institution's financial sustainability.
• Ministerio de Salud Pública (MSP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1972Agreement since 1972 making IDCP responsible for leprosy diagnosis and management nationwide. This partnership has sustained the National Leprosy Control Program for over 50 years, guaranteeing free, specialized, and timely care for thousands of patients while working toward leprosy elimination as a public health problem.
• OPS/OMS (Organización Panamericana de la Salud / Organización Mundial de la Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance supporting leprosy control campaigns and public health initiatives. PAHO/WHO collaborates with IDCP and MSP in the 'La Lepra se cura. El Estigma también' national campaign launched in September.
• CONAVIHSIDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational council on HIV/AIDS co-leading the 'Towards 93-93-93 in Dominican Republic' program with IDCP as principal recipient, working toward UNAIDS treatment targets.
• Various HIV/AIDS NGOs and Civil Society OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of organizations including Grupo de Autoayuda Amigos Siempre Amigos (ASA), Instituto Nacional de la Salud (INSALUD), Aid For Aids Dominicana (AFA), Centro de Promoción y Solidaridad Humana (CEPROSH), Movimiento de Mujeres Unidas (MODEMU), MOSCTHA, IDDI, Fundación Humanismo y Democracia (H+D RD), Centro Investigación y Apoyo Cultural (CIAC), Trans Siempre Amigas (TRANSSA), COTRAVETD, Centro de Orientación e investigación integral (COIN), Asociación Dominicana de Planificación Familiar (ADOPLAFAM). These partnerships strengthen national HIV/AIDS response through community outreach, prevention services, and patient support.
• UNIBE (Universidad Iberoamericana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDCP participated in a conversatorio on sun protection at UNIBE university, oriented to promote sun protection awareness and daily skin care habits among students and faculty.
• Grupo MallenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner that donated product samples during the sun protection conversatorio at UNIBE, strengthening the educational experience of participants.
• Universidad de Harvard (Principles and Practice of Clinical Research Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo specialists from IDCP's Department of Publications and Dermatological Studies completed Harvard's PPCR training to strengthen clinical research competencies and methodologies applied to medical practice.
• Sociedad Dominicana de DermatologíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for scientific jornadas, congresses, and professional development. IDCP received recognition at 22nd Dominican Dermatology Congress for institutional trajectory and excellence. Joint efforts in Cátedra Dr. Huberto Bogaert Díaz academic program.
• Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal academic partnership since 1966 when Dr. Bogaert created the Dermatology Chair within the Internal Medicine program. UASD formally recognized IDCP's dermatology residency in 1972. Institution is the only school of dermatology in the Dominican Republic.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires: Large Argentine academic medical center with a strong dermatology department, residency training, and integrated outpatient services. Comparable to IDCP as a Latin American nonprofit academic institution providing specialty dermatology training alongside broader hospital services.
• King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: Major UK academic hospital with a recognized dermatology department offering specialist consultations, training, and research. Comparable as a large academic medical institution with a dermatology specialty service within a broader hospital portfolio.

Regional players

• Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS): Dominican Republic private hospital network with the largest facility in Santiago de los Caballeros, providing multi-specialty care including dermatology. Comparable as a same-country competitor in the Cibao region where IDCP also operates a unit.
• Hospital General Plaza de la Salud (HGPS): Dominican Republic general hospital providing multi-specialty care including dermatology. Comparable as a same-country hospital competitor in Santo Domingo with overlapping service lines and shared public-insurance payer relationships.
• CEDIMAT (Centro de Diagnóstico, Medicina Avanzada, Laboratorio y Telemedicina): Dominican Republic private specialty medical center in Santo Domingo offering multi-specialty outpatient and inpatient services. Comparable as a Dominican healthcare competitor operating in the same metro market and competing for insured patient volume.

Direct peers

• Singapore National Skin Centre: Singapore's national specialty center for dermatology, providing comprehensive clinical services, residency training, and research under a public-health mandate. Closely mirrors IDCP's model as a government-aligned national dermatology reference institution with academic and clinical integration.
• Centro Dermatológico Dr. Ladislao de la Pascua: Mexico City's historic public dermatology specialty center operating under the federal health ministry with clinical, training, and public-health functions. Comparable to IDCP as a Latin American national dermatology specialty institution with similar mandate, scale, and academic role.
• St John's Institute of Dermatology (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust): UK-based specialty dermatology institution within an NHS foundation trust delivering tertiary dermatology care, postgraduate training, and research. Comparable to IDCP as a specialty dermatology institution combining clinical care, training programs, and academic publishing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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