Over the past decade, dermatology practices have become attractive investment opportunities for private equity firms. From 2013 to 2016, dermatologists made up just 1% of U.S. physicians but 9.9% of private equity (PE) investments, according to a 2021 Health Affairs study. By 2017, one in 11 dermatologists practiced in a PE-owned practice. According to Steve Grassa, CFA, director at Provident Healthcare Partners, dermatology presented many benefits to investors, making it a prime target for PE firms. “There are some really strong macro tailwinds and demand drivers that drew investors in,” he said.
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Source: https://www.healio.com/news/dermatology/20250416/private-equity-in-dermatology-consolidation-modernization-are-on-the-horizon