Who owns dermatology?
Facts at your Fingertips
By Emily Margosian, content specialist, January 1, 2018
The face of dermatology is changing. As more and more dermatologists move toward group practice, outside investors have taken note. While a majority of dermatology practices are independently owned, according to the AAD’s 2016 Group Practice survey, a steadily growing percentage are affiliated with a larger organization or backed by private equity (see cover story). Unsurprisingly, survey data indicates that the larger a practice is, the less likely it is to be independently owned. This trend is more pronounced among multispecialty practices, with corporate entities owning slightly more than half. See below for a breakdown of ownership of group practices in dermatology — and who the main players are.
