Buckhead Dermatology

What Buckhead Dermatology does

Buckhead Dermatology is a privately-held, single-physician medical dermatology practice founded in 1999 by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sherrie-Ann Straughn in Atlanta, Georgia. The practice delivers diagnostic and treatment services for conditions including acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, keloids, razor bumps, vitiligo, eczema, skin cancer, moles, DPN, and spider veins, with a distinct specialization in treating patients with skin of color — a positioning reinforced by Dr. Straughn's active membership in the Skin of Color Society and her training pedigree (Stanford, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Emory dermatology residency). Service delivery is built on standard medical dermatology protocols rather than proprietary technology platforms; the practice uses a NovoPatient portal for scheduling and records, and offers both in-person visits and telehealth consultations.

The business model is professional-services fee-for-service: revenue is generated from office visits, procedures (biopsies, chemical peels, light therapy, sclerotherapy, excisions), and skin cancer screenings billed to insurance carriers or patients directly. The practice participates with multiple insurance providers and also accepts self-pay. Two physical locations — the original Buckhead office at 2961 Hardman Court and a newer College Park office — serve the Greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Patients are acquired primarily through organic search, word-of-mouth referrals, and the practice's content marketing (blog, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube), making this a direct-to-consumer local-services business with no institutional capital, no disclosed revenue, and no funding history.

Name

Buckhead Dermatology

Legal name

Buckhead Dermatology

Website

https://buckheaddermatology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Dermatology Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pigmentary Disorders (Vitiligo/Melasma) (HLAKACAM), Procedural Dermatology (Office-Based Surgery) (HLAKACAG), Pediatric Dermatology (HLAKACAB), Contact Dermatitis & Patch Testing (HLAKACAK)

Keywords

• Medical dermatology services
• Skin of color dermatology
• Acne treatment clinic
• Skin cancer screening
• Melasma keloid treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Visit Revenue: Revenue generated from office visits, medical procedures, skin cancer screenings, biopsies, and treatments billed to insurance or patients directly. The practice accepts insurance and participates with multiple insurance providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Buckhead Dermatology is a private medical dermatology practice that diagnoses and treats a wide range of skin conditions including acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, keloids, razor bumps, eczema, vitiligo, skin cancer, spider veins, and DPN, with a specialized focus on patients with skin of color. The practice operates two Atlanta-area offices (Buckhead and College Park) and is led by a single board-certified dermatologist offering in-person and telehealth visits billed through insurance or self-pay.

Product overview

Buckhead Dermatology is a medical dermatology practice offering a comprehensive range of dermatological services through two Atlanta-area locations (Buckhead and College Park). The practice specializes in treating skin of color, with Dr. Sherrie-Ann Straughn serving as a Black skin specialist. The core offerings include medical dermatology services for conditions such as acne (with customized treatment plans including hormonal evaluation), skin cancer screening and treatment, chemical peels, melasma treatments, keloid treatments, vitiligo treatments (including light therapy options), eczema treatments, razor bumps/ingrown hair treatments, spider vein treatments, DPN removal, ashy skin treatment, and mole evaluation/removal. The practice operates a patient portal for online access to appointments and medical records. All services focus on medical treatment and accurate diagnosis rather than cosmetic procedures, with an emphasis on conditions that affect skin of color.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Dermatology Services Comprehensive medical dermatology services for patients of all skin tones, focusing on accurate diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions including acne, hyperpigmentation, melasma, keloids, razor bumps, eczema, vitiligo, and skin cancer screening.
• Acne Treatments Customized acne treatment plans for teens and adult women, including hormonal acne evaluation, targeting acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
• Skin Cancer Screening Annual full-body skin cancer screenings to evaluate moles and lesions using the ABCDE mole examination method, with biopsy services for suspicious tissue.
• Melasma Treatments Professional melasma treatments including SPF management, hydroquinone prescriptions, chemical peels, and laser treatments for dark patches on facial skin.
• Keloid Treatments Treatment for keloid scars including corticosteroid injections, surgery, laser treatments, cryotherapy, radiation, and silicone sheets and gels.
• Vitiligo Treatments Comprehensive vitiligo evaluation and treatment options including repigmentation medication, light therapy (Narrow Band Ultraviolet B, Excimer Laser, PUVA), and surgical options.
• Razor Bumps Treatment Treatment for razor bumps and ingrown hairs including topical steroid creams, prescription retinoid creams, antibiotics, and laser hair removal.
• Eczema Treatments Treatment for various forms of eczema including atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, and nummular eczema using topical steroids, UV light therapy, and anti-itch lotions.
• Spider Vein Treatment Spider vein treatments including compression stockings, sclerotherapy (chemical injection), and laser treatments.
• Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra (DPN) Treatment Non-invasive, pain-free removal of DPN (small dark growths common in dark skin tones) using specialized techniques.
• Mole Evaluation and Removal Evaluation of moles using ABCDE criteria with surgical shave or surgical excision methods, including biopsy for cancer testing.
• Chemical Peels Medical-grade chemical peels to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years serving Atlanta patients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance Providers (Multiple)supportingOthersBuckhead Dermatology partners with a wide variety of insurance companies to help patients cover the costs of dermatological care. The practice participates with multiple insurance providers to offer affordable dermatology services. Specific insurance partners are listed on the 'Participating Insurance Providers' page on their website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Curology: Direct-to-consumer teledermatology platform offering asynchronous acne and skincare consultations with custom prescription formulations. Comparable as an acne-treatment alternative competing for the same patient demographic Buckhead serves, though via telehealth and lower-acuity cases.

Broad incumbents

• Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery: Florida-based dermatology practice group with multiple locations offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic services. Comparable as a regional multi-location medical dermatology provider with a similar model of in-person visits and on-site procedures.
• QualDerm Partners: PE-backed dermatology and skin-care platform operating practices across multiple states. Provides medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology through affiliated practices; comparable as a multi-location medical dermatology competitor with greater geographic reach and capital backing.
• Schweiger Dermatology Group: Large New York-based dermatology group with expanding presence in multiple states. Provides medical and cosmetic dermatology with strong patient-brand recognition; comparable as a medical dermatology competitor leveraging urban density and a consumer-facing brand.
• Epiphany Dermatology: Dermatology practice management company partnering with independent dermatologists across the Midwest and Southeast. Operates a hub-and-spoke model similar in spirit to Buckhead's two-location footprint, but at materially larger scale with institutional backing.
• Optima Dermatology: Growing dermatology platform with locations across the Eastern U.S., focused on medical and surgical dermatology. Comparable as a multi-state medical dermatology competitor pursuing a partner practice model for growth.
• Forefront Dermatology: Large PE-backed dermatology platform with hundreds of locations across the U.S. Offers medical and surgical dermatology at scale, including skin cancer treatment. Comparable as a general medical dermatology provider serving insured patients, though much broader and less specialized in skin of color than Buckhead.
• Anne Arundel Dermatology: Large Mid-Atlantic and Southeast dermatology group offering medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Operates a multi-site model with employed physicians; comparable as a regionally concentrated medical dermatology provider with broader service lines than Buckhead.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/buckheaddermatology
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJIKa1rD3pTAA9Kr7yhDaVQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Buckhead-Dermatology-100711231663807
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/buckhead-dermatology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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