| SIC Codes: | 8011 |
| NAICS Codes: | 621111 |
More than 10,000 dermatologists practice their specialty in the US. Dermatologists may work in group practices or as solo practitioners. The industry is fragmented; there are no large companies.
Dermatologists may own private practices as well as work in hospitals, diagnostic labs, and medical spas. Most dermatologists' office visits are self-referrals. Referrals also come from hospitals, clinics, and spas. To share the patient workload and maintain efficient operations, dermatology practices employ physician assistants, aestheticians, nurses, and office managers. Dermatologists spend on average 15 minutes with each patient.
Dermatologists diagnose disorders of the skin, hair, and nails; oversee and perform surgeries and cosmetic treatments; and aid in the formulation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Around 67 percent of services are medical, 25 percent are surgical procedures, and around 8 percent are cosmetic services.