Academic Alliance in Dermatology

Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology on Florida's West Coast

Academic Alliance in Dermatology is a dermatology clinic that has operated on Florida's West Coast for more than three decades. Its activity is organized into three areas: medical dermatology, surgical dermatology, and cosmetic services. The entity presents itself as an affiliate of Anne Arundel Dermatology and has a clinical pathology lab accredited by CLIA and CAP.

Areas of Care

Medical dermatology covers a broad spectrum of skin conditions, with general and pediatric care. In the surgical field, dermatologists perform the removal of skin tumors and growths. The cosmetic side focuses on medical aesthetics, with treatments such as neurotoxin injections and dermal fillers.

The site also announces the addition of the Tetra PRO laser treatment, available at the South Tampa location.

Professional Team and Experience

The clinic reports a team of more than 40 healthcare professionals. Among its leaders is Dr. V, whose career spanning more than 30 years includes the development of an algorithm called ABCDEFGHI for the diagnosis of melanoma.

Virtual Consultations

Academic Alliance in Dermatology offers online dermatology visits for non-urgent conditions. The process consists of creating an account with the details of the condition and medical history, uploading photographs to a secure platform, and receiving a diagnosis with a personalized treatment plan. The clinic states that the plan is delivered within three business days or less and that prescriptions can be picked up at the patient's usual pharmacy. The service is available for the patient, a child, or another dependent, and costs $69 per visit without coverage.

Insurance Coverage

The entity works with an extensive list of insurers and health programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Blue, Ambetter Health, Molina, Tricare, and the Veterans Administration, as well as various commercial and network plans.

Network of Locations

The clinic serves through twenty locations in Florida and its surroundings, including Clearwater, Clearwater-Belcher, Countryside, Habana, Hudson, Largo, Memorial, North Tampa, Plant City, Riverview, Sarasota, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg North, Swann, Tarpon Springs, Town & Country, Trinity, Valrico, and Wesley Chapel. Appointments are booked by calling each location directly.

Clinical Research and Patient Resources

Activities include clinical research and a patient portal with online payment options, a blog, and informational resources. The clinic also publishes special offers and has a contact channel for inquiries.