Dermatology
Medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions
Dermatology is the specialty focused on medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. OpenDoc separates it into focused subspecialty paths so patients can start in the right care lane before they book. Transparent pricing on this page currently ranges from $50 to $2,000 across 19 common visit types. Dermatologists diagnose and treat over 3,000 conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails, from acne and eczema to skin cancer detection and Mohs surgery. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it by age 70. OpenDoc provides transparent cash pricing on dermatology visits and procedures starting at $100 — offering faster access than the average 35-day wait for a dermatology appointment through insurance.
Not sure where to start? Begin with General Dermatology Evaluation and OpenDoc will keep the specialty, visit type, and price aligned before anything happens.
Cash-pay context
Why pricing transparency matters here
Dermatology has one of the longest appointment wait times of any specialty — averaging 35 days through insurance networks. Cash-pay patients access the same board-certified dermatologists in a fraction of the time, and office-based procedure pricing is dramatically lower than hospital-based billing that insurance companies negotiate against.
Subspecialties
Choose the right path inside Dermatology
Each card represents a distinct focused path inside the specialty. This is the big shift from the old browse page: the user gets routing context before they ever hit a provider profile.
Mohs / Dermatologic Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise surgical technique for removing skin cancer layer by layer while examining each layer under a microscope. This ACGME fellowship-trained subspecialty achieves cure rates up to 99% for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma while preserving maximum healthy tissue, making it the gold standard for skin cancers on the face and other cosmetically sensitive areas.
Pediatric Dermatology
Pediatric dermatologists specialize in skin conditions unique to infants, children, and adolescents. Many skin conditions present differently in children than adults, and pediatric-specific conditions like hemangiomas, birthmarks, and genodermatoses require specialized expertise. This subspecialty requires additional fellowship training beyond dermatology residency.
When you usually need this specialty
Common concerns that lead patients into Dermatology
Suspicious moles and skin cancer screening
Acne (cystic, hormonal, adult)
Eczema and atopic dermatitis
Psoriasis and psoriatic plaques
Rosacea and facial redness
Rashes and allergic dermatitis
Warts and benign skin growths
Hair loss (alopecia)
Nail fungus and nail disorders
Chronic hives and skin allergies
Common care paths
How Dermatology is organized on OpenDoc
Comprehensive Skin Exam (Full Body)
Comprehensive Skin Exam (Full Body) is a screening-focused dermatology service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning.
Focused Dermatology Visit (1-2 concerns)
Focused Dermatology Visit (1-2 concerns) is a common dermatology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking.
Skin Biopsy (shave or punch)
Skin Biopsy (shave or punch) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Cryotherapy (wart/lesion freezing)
Cryotherapy (wart/lesion freezing) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Mole Removal (excision)
Mole Removal (excision) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (first stage)
Mohs Micrographic Surgery (first stage) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens.
Routing guide
How the subspecialties differ
| Care path | Choose this route when… | Why OpenDoc separates it |
|---|---|---|
| Mohs / Dermatologic Surgery | Diagnosed skin cancer on face or ears | Mohs surgery provides 99% cure rate while preserving maximum healthy tissue in cosmetically sensitive areas |
| Mohs / Dermatologic Surgery | Recurrent skin cancer after previous treatment | Mohs is the gold standard for recurrent or incompletely excised skin cancers |
| Pediatric Dermatology | Infant with growing red birthmark (hemangioma) | Pediatric dermatologists manage hemangiomas including timely propranolol initiation when needed |
| Pediatric Dermatology | Child with severe eczema not responding to treatment | Pediatric-specific treatment protocols and biologic therapy experience for children |
| Mohs / Dermatologic Surgery | Large or unusual mole requiring surgical excision | Dermatologic surgeons have advanced surgical training for complex excisions and reconstruction |
Common services & estimated pricing
Review common visit types, transparent cash-pay estimates, and how the care path changes before you move into provider selection.
| Service | Type | Duration | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Skin Exam (Full Body) Comprehensive Skin Exam (Full Body) is a screening-focused dermatology service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning. | Screening | 30 min | $150 – $300 |
| Focused Dermatology Visit (1-2 concerns) Focused Dermatology Visit (1-2 concerns) is a common dermatology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 20 min | $100 – $225 |
| Skin Biopsy (shave or punch) Skin Biopsy (shave or punch) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 15 min | $150 – $350 |
| Cryotherapy (wart/lesion freezing) Cryotherapy (wart/lesion freezing) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 15 min | $100 – $250 |
| Mole Removal (excision) Mole Removal (excision) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $200 – $500 |
| Mohs Micrographic Surgery (first stage) Mohs Micrographic Surgery (first stage) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 2 – 4 hours | $800 – $2,000 |
| Acne Treatment Consultation Acne Treatment Consultation is a common dermatology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 30 min | $150 – $275 |
| Patch Testing (contact dermatitis) Patch Testing (contact dermatitis) is a diagnostic dermatology service used to clarify the condition before treatment decisions are made. | Testing | 3 visits over 1 week | $250 – $500 |
| Intralesional Injection (keloid/cyst) Intralesional Injection (keloid/cyst) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 15 min | $100 – $250 |
| Phototherapy Session (UVB) Phototherapy Session (UVB) is a common dermatology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Therapy | 15 min | $50 – $150 |
| Electrodessication and Curettage (ED&C) Electrodessication and Curettage (ED&C) is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $200 – $450 |
| Dermoscopy (mole mapping) Dermoscopy (mole mapping) is a screening-focused dermatology service for earlier detection, monitoring, or preventive care planning. | Screening | 20 min | $75 – $200 |
| Acne Extraction / Comedone Removal Acne Extraction / Comedone Removal is a procedure-oriented dermatology service with transparent pricing shown before anything happens. | Procedure | 30 min | $100 – $200 |
| Follow-Up Dermatology Visit Follow-Up Dermatology Visit is a common dermatology entry point on OpenDoc with transparent pricing before booking. | Evaluation | 15 min | $100 – $200 |
Pricing methodology: Pricing estimates are modeled from the current OpenDoc specialty taxonomy, visit archetypes, and transparent cash-pay assumptions. Posted provider pricing should be treated as the source of truth whenever it is available.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Start here
General Dermatology Evaluation
Start with a general dermatology evaluation if you want the provider to confirm the right care path before you move deeper into the specialty.
Why subspecialty matters
Why OpenDoc separates these care paths instead of collapsing them
Focused training matters
Specialties often branch into narrower care paths. Seeing them clearly helps patients choose providers with training that actually matches the problem.
Prices match the care path
A sports medicine visit, a spine evaluation, and a tumor consult are not the same visit. OpenDoc keeps pricing attached to the path, not just the umbrella specialty.
Less guesswork before booking
Patients should understand the likely route before they see provider cards. That lowers false starts and makes the next step into provider search feel clearer.
Better provider fit
This page keeps specialty, subspecialty, common visit types, and price context aligned so users can move into provider selection with more confidence.
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