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More patient focus, without the burden
of managing a practice.

When you partner with DOCS Dermatology Group, you gain the support, scale, and resources of a physician-led dermatology platform-so you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

We handle the operational complexity while preserving your clinical autonomy, culture, and long-term vision.

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130+
Clinics
300+
Providers
1500+
Employees

Understanding today's
challenges

As dermatologists and practice operators ourselves, we understand the increasing pressures facing independent dermatology practices:

  • Rising administrative and regulatory burden
  • Limited leverage with managed care payers and CMS reimbursement cuts
  • Recruiting challenges and employee retention
  • Capital constraints limiting growth and investment
  • Professional isolation and lack of a peer support network

With over 40 years of experience operating successful dermatology practices, DOCS Dermatology Group removes these burdens without sacrificing independence, decision-making, or patient relationships.

A physician-led partnership model

DOCS Dermatology Group was founded by physicians to address these challenges while maintaining the benefits of independent practice ownership. Our partnership model is built on alignment, transparency, and long-term collaboration.

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Why dermatology practices partner with The Group:

Clinical autonomy & leadership:
Maintain full clinical decision-making authority
Continue leading your practice with physician-first governance
Preservice your practice’s culture, brand, and patient relationships

Financial alignment & growth
Liquidity opportunity with continued participation in future growth
Become a shareholder of DOCS Dermatology Group
Access capital for expansion, technology, and new service lines

Operational & administrative support
Centralized management of billing, HR, compliance, IT, and revenue cycle
Improved payer contracting and group purchasing power
Proven recruiting infrastructure for providers and staff

Professional community
Peer network of dermatologists and practice leaders
Knowledge sharing across a multi-state platform
Opportunities to participate in ancillary service line opportunities such as clinical research

Our partnership philosophy

At DOCS Dermatology Group, partnership means long-term alignment, not loss of control.

We are committed to:
  • Empowering providers with best-in-class resources, administrative support, training, and technology
  • Preserving clinical autonomy and physician leadership
  • Maintaining meaningful provider equity ownership
  • Centralizing non-clinical operations so clinicians can focus exclusively on patient care
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How the partnership process works?

We believe partnership discussions should be transparent, efficient, and respectful of your time. Our process is collaborative, confidential, and designed to minimize disruption to your practice.

Phase 1: Introductions & letter of intent

  • Introductory meeting or call
  • Non-disclosure agreement
  • Initial valuation analysis
  • Opportunity to speak with other practices that have joined DOCS Dermatology Group
  • Proposal and non-binding letter of intent

We know you’re busy—our information requests are limited and focused.

Phase 2: Confirmatory diligence & legal documentation
  • Confirmatory financial and operational review
  • Validation of valuation assumptions
  • Negotiation and execution of legal

Phase 3: Integration & closing
  • Customized transition and integration plan
  • Communication planning for staff
  • Onsite DOCS team support during closing
  • Transaction close and payment
  • Ongoing integration support and executive-level communication

After closing, The Group assumes administrative responsibilities while you remain the physician leader of your practice with access to expanded resources and growth opportunities.

Start with a conversation

Every partnership begins with an open, confidential discussion. Whether you’re actively considering a transition or simply exploring future options, our team is happy to connect with no pressure or obligation.

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