Action Continues in Derm

2017 was a strong acquisition year for US dermatology firms.  It's estimated that the acquisition total was up at least 45% over the previous year.  The action continues in 2018... In general, it appears that the larger firms continue to bring smaller practices into their fold.  Here's a rundown of some of the first quarter derm acquisitions: 

US Dermatology Partners, a portfolio company of ABRY Partners, acquired:

• Practice of Dr. Robert Silverman in Fairfax, VA
• Rabin-Greenberg Dermatology with 3 locations in the Houston area.
• Stillwater Dermatology Clinic's 2 Oklahoma locations 
• Metcalf Dermatology with 1 Stillwater, Oklahoma location

Pinnacle Dermatology, supported by Chicago Pacific Founders, acquired:

• Van Dam Dermatology & Laser Center practice location in suburban Chicago

Epiphany Dermatology, based in Austin, acquired: 

• Dermatology Associates, Inc. establishing a presence in Missouri 
• Frisco Dermatology Laser & Surgery Center located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex

Affiliated Dermatology, based in Arizona, acquired: 

• Derma Aura Dermatology increasing Affiliated's Phoenix presence to 6 locations