United Skin Specialists (USS) is a dermatology practice management company providing a wide range of services to a variety of well-established physicians and practices. The integrated USS partner network provides physicians and their patients with innovative medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatological care. In today’s healthcare environment, private practice dermatologists are facing numerous challenges, from time-consuming day-to-day administrative and management challenges and burdens to maintaining the latest technologies and systems. External factors such as managed care and government regulations have created economic pressures on all dermatology practices. Our dermatologist-directed approach to practice management offers physicians a platform to maintain or gain their clinical independence and autonomy through a collaborative, custom approach to practice management; leveraging economies of scale, industry experience and centralized administration. USS is committed to fostering and executing transitional, succession and growth opportunities for our partner practices. This strategic commitment to practice management allows for the creation of a patient-centric work environment for both providers and support staff. USS physicians and practices share unparalleled commitments to; patient satisfaction, clinical service and quality assurance, and continuous improvement -- whether in the form of continuing education, clinical operations or research and development.