Compare 79 dermatologists in Jacksonville, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
79
Dermatologists
100%
Accepting patients
87%
Most common: MD
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Jacksonville is where Mayo Clinic meets a sprawling Southern city. The Mayo campus gives Jacksonville a national reputation for complex specialty care, but the day-to-day healthcare experience for most residents is shaped by Baptist Health, the region's largest system, and UF Health Jacksonville, which serves as the safety-net hospital for the urban core.
Jacksonville has 79 dermatologists. The most common credential is MD (87%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Jacksonville covers over 875 square miles, which means healthcare access depends heavily on which part of the city you live in. The Southbank medical district near downtown, the Mayo Clinic campus off San Pablo Road on the east side, and the Baptist South campus in Mandarin form three distinct hubs. Bridges over the St. Johns River create bottlenecks, so crossing the river for appointments adds real time.
Providers practice throughout Jacksonville. Riverside is a walkable urban neighborhood near Baptist Medical Center's downtown campus with a growing medical office district. San Marco is a charming neighborhood south of downtown with independent practices and proximity to Baptist and Nemours. Avondale is a residential area adjacent to Riverside, sharing access to Baptist and St. Vincent's medical facilities. Jacksonville Beach is beaches communities served by Baptist Beaches hospital and Mayo Clinic's main campus nearby.
Nearby hospitals include Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, UF Health Jacksonville, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Local training programs run through University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine (Jacksonville campus). Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is one of three Mayo Clinic campuses and a nationally ranked destination for specialty care.
A first dermatology visit includes a full-body skin exam where the doctor inspects your skin from head to toe using a dermatoscope (a lighted magnifier). They will ask about your skin concerns and history. For a specific issue like acne, they will discuss treatment options. Moles that look concerning may be biopsied on the spot. It is quick with local numbing.
Jacksonville is growing fast, and many primary care practices in new communities like Nocatee and the Town Center area are actively accepting new patients. If your first choice is full, ask about satellite offices.
See a dermatologist for persistent acne that over-the-counter products cannot control, a changing or new mole, unexplained rashes or itching, hair loss, psoriasis or eczema flare-ups, nail infections, warts that will not go away, and annual skin cancer screenings (especially if you are fair-skinned or have a family history of skin cancer).
Office visit copay: $20-75 · Skin biopsy: $150-500 · Acne treatment plan: $50-200/month · Mohs surgery: $1,000-3,000
Northeast Florida's hot, humid summers and abundant outdoor recreation drive high rates of heat-related illness and skin cancer. The St. Johns River and coastal proximity also mean seasonal mosquito-borne disease awareness is important.
Persistent or severe acne that does not respond to over-the-counter products benefits from a dermatologist who can prescribe topical treatments, oral medications, or procedures tailored to your skin type.
Eczema causes itchy, inflamed skin that flares and subsides in cycles. Dermatologists develop management plans that reduce flares, repair the skin barrier, and improve your comfort.
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes thick, scaly patches on the skin. Dermatologists offer treatments from topical creams to biologic medications depending on severity.
Annual skin checks help catch melanoma and other skin cancers early when they are most treatable. Dermatologists examine suspicious moles and perform biopsies on anything that looks concerning.
A rash that does not go away, keeps coming back, or spreads deserves professional evaluation. Dermatologists can distinguish between hundreds of conditions that may look similar to the untrained eye.
Jacksonville, FL has 79 licensed dermatologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of dermatologists in Jacksonville, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Florida Blue has the largest market share in the Jacksonville area for both employer and individual plans. On the ACA marketplace, Ambetter and Molina offer lower-cost options. Many military families use TRICARE, and Baptist Health accepts most TRICARE plans.
Office visit copays range from $20 to $75. A skin biopsy costs $150 to $500. Acne treatment plans run $50 to $200 per month. Mohs surgery for skin cancer costs $1,000 to $3,000. Actual costs in Jacksonville, FL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Medical dermatology visits are covered under your regular health insurance. Cosmetic procedures are paid out of pocket. Annual skin exams are considered preventive by many plans.
Baptist Health dominates primary care in Jacksonville, with the most locations and the largest physician network. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is primarily a referral center for complex cases, not a place most residents go for routine care. UF Health Jacksonville is the main safety-net hospital for uninsured and underinsured patients.
76% of dermatologists in Jacksonville, FL accept Medicare. Medicare covers medically necessary dermatology visits, including skin cancer screenings and treatment. Cosmetic procedures like Botox and chemical peels are not covered. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some dermatologists in Jacksonville, FL accept Florida Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers dermatology visits for medical conditions. Coverage for specific procedures and medications varies by state. Cosmetic treatments are excluded. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Florida Medicaid participation before scheduling.
For most departments, yes. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville operates primarily as a referral center for complex or rare conditions. Your primary care physician or specialist can initiate a referral. Some departments accept self-referrals, but calling ahead to check is recommended.
It depends on your location. UF Health Jacksonville downtown is the region's primary Level I trauma center. Baptist Medical Center downtown and Baptist South in Mandarin also have emergency departments. The Beaches community is served by Baptist Beaches.
Top accepted carriers in Jacksonville, FL include medicare, qhp-16842, unitedhealthcare, qhp-19898, and cigna.
Medical dermatology (acne, rashes, skin cancer checks) is covered under your regular health insurance with standard copays. Cosmetic procedures (Botox, chemical peels, laser resurfacing) are not covered. Annual skin exams are considered preventive by many plans. Confirm your dermatologist is in-network, as dermatology tends to have more out-of-network providers.