Dermatologists of Central States

Dermatologists of Central States (DOCS) is a prominent provider of dermatological services across the Midwest and Southeast United States. Established in 1978 with a single physician in Dayton, Ohio, the organization has expanded significantly over the years.

As of 2022, DOCS operates more than 80 locations with over 190 providers, making it one of the largest dermatology-focused service organizations in the U.S.

Headquarters and Services

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, DOCS offers a comprehensive suite of services to support dermatology practices. These services include administrative support, training, and technology solutions designed to enable clinicians to focus exclusively on patient care.

This approach allows partner practices to maintain clinical autonomy while benefiting from centralized resources.

Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments

The organization's service offerings encompass a wide range of medical and cosmetic dermatology treatments.

Medical services address conditions such as acne, dermatitis, fungal infections, hair disorders, hyperhidrosis, insect infestations, keloids, keratosis, lichen planus, lupus, moles, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, pemphigus, pigment conditions, pityriasis rosea, psoriatic arthritis, rashes, skin cancer, scleroderma, sebaceous carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, viral conditions, and warts.

Cosmetic services include:

• AccuSculpt, Airgent, chemical peels
• CoolSculpting, CoolTone, Daxxify, Dermapen, dermaplaning
• Exilis machine treatments, facials, fillers, injectables, IPL (Intense Pulse Light)
• Jeuveau, laser treatments, microdermabrasion, micro-needling, MiraDry
• Morpheus 8, Q-switch laser, SkinPen, tattoo removal, UltraShape, VelaShape, Zimmer/Z Wave

Clinical Research

In addition to its clinical services, DOCS is involved in clinical research through various affiliated centers, including:

• Bexley Dermatology in Columbus
• Dermatologists of Southwest Ohio in Cincinnati/Dayton
• DOCS Dermatology Research in Medina
• Michigan Center for Skin Care Research

These centers conduct cutting-edge clinical trials to improve the quality of life for individuals with various skin conditions, offering access to innovative treatments before they are available to the public.

Locations and Partnerships

As of 2022, DOCS has expanded its presence to seven states, including:

• Ohio
• Michigan
• West Virginia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Pennsylvania
• North Carolina

The organization has established partnerships with several leading practices such as The Skin Care Center, Buckeye Dermatology, Dermatology Partners, DermacenterMD, and South Charleston Dermatology.

It has solidified its market leadership in Ohio and West Virginia, while building its presence in Indiana and Illinois.

DOCS also has locations in:

• Chapel Hill, NC, US
• Chicago, IL, USA
• Columbus, OH, USA
• Glenview, IL, USA
• Dayton, OH, USA

Overview

Through its extensive network and comprehensive services, Dermatologists of Central States continues to provide high-quality dermatological care, emphasizing patient-centric approaches and clinical excellence across its diverse locations.