AQUA Announces Partnership with Steele Dermatology

Key Takeaways

• AQUA Dermatology has partnered with Steele Dermatology, expanding its footprint in the Atlanta metro area, according to a news release from the company. 
• Steele Dermatology will continue under the leadership of founder Dr. Chynna Steele Johnson.
• The addition brings AQUA to 19 locations in Georgia and more than 115 locations across the Southeast.

AQUA Dermatology has announced a new partnership with Steele Dermatology, expanding its presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area, according to a press release.

AQUA, backed by private equity firms Gryphon Investors and GTCR, continues to scale its network of medical and cosmetic dermatology services across the Southeast. Steele Dermatology, founded in 2014 by board-certified dermatologist Chynna Steele Johnson, MD, will maintain its existing leadership structure, with Dr. Johnson retaining leadership and reinvesting a portion of the transaction proceeds into AQUA. Financial terms were not disclosed.

According to the press release, the practice offers a combination of medical dermatology and aesthetic services, supported by two physician assistants and three licensed aestheticians. 

“Dr. Johnson, a nationally recognized dermatologist, has built a track record in blending best-in-class medical and cosmetic dermatology, and her team delivers care that addresses skin, hair, and body health in a coordinated setting,” said Dr. Ted Schiff, AQUA’s Chief Medical Officer, in a press release. “By bringing together dermatology practices with complementary specialties, AQUA’s partnership strategy continues to support the needs of both our doctors and patients.”

Dr. Johnson noted that the partnership will support continued growth while maintaining a focus on patient-centered care.

“AQUA shares our commitment to excellence and expert patient care to help patients look and feel their very best, [and] we are excited to continue growing our practice in partnership,” said Dr. Johnson in the press release.

AQUA Dermatology now operates 19 locations in Georgia and more than 115 locations overall, representing over 275 providers across the southeastern United States.