Forefront Dermatology Acquires Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care (Houston)

Partners Group Acquires Majority Stake in Forefront Dermatology from OMERS Private Equity

February 10, 2022

Healthcare Services

Partners Group has signed an agreement to acquire OMERS Private Equity's interest in Forefront Dermatology, the largest physician-led dermatology group in the U.S. Forefront's physicians and executive team — and OMERS — will remain minority investors as Partners Group becomes the lead sponsor to support continued geographic expansion and growth; the deal is expected to close in early Q2 2022.

Forefront Dermatology Partners With Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics

November 13, 2025

Healthcare Services

Forefront Dermatology, a portfolio company of Partners Group, has entered a strategic partnership to acquire Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics, a two-location dermatology practice in Wichita, Kansas. Physician Growth Partners advised Wichita Dermatology & Aesthetics; the deal will expand Forefront's clinical footprint and provide WDA access to Forefront's resources while preserving the practice's physician-led culture.

DermCare Management (Hildred Capital) Adds Three Dermatology Practices

January 30, 2023

Healthcare Services

DermCare Management, a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management, completed three add-on acquisitions in Q4 2022: ADF Dermatology (Sarasota, FL), Advanced Dermatology, PA (Jacksonville, FL) and First OC Dermatology (Fountain Valley/Irvine, CA). The deals expand DermCare’s footprint in Florida and California and contribute to a milestone year in which the platform added 11 practices (24 locations) and now manages 65 practice locations.

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Acquires Fort Mill Dermatology

January 4, 2022

Healthcare Services

Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery announced the acquisition of Fort Mill Dermatology, a South Carolina dermatology practice led by Dr. Rebecca Smith. The practice joins Advanced Dermatology's network of 150+ offices as the company expands its footprint in South Carolina and plans to broaden cosmetic service offerings for local patients.

Forefront Dermatology Acquires The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery

October 18, 2023

Healthcare Services

Forefront Dermatology has acquired The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery, P.C. and The Spa at the Waldorf Center, Inc.; terms were not disclosed. Dresner Partners advised the sellers, and Forefront — a PE-backed dermatology platform headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin with over 225 clinics — will integrate Waldorf’s Portland/Beaverton-area plastic surgery and spa services into its network.

DermCare Management Acquires Four Dermatology Practices

February 22, 2022

Healthcare Services

DermCare Management, a portfolio company of Hildred Capital Management, announced partnerships to bring Stone Oak Dermatology, Irradiance Medical Group, Altman Dermatology, and Icecreamwala Dermatology into its platform. The add-on deals expand DermCare’s footprint across Florida, Texas and California, increasing the platform to 46 locations and roughly 100 medical providers.