Compare 51 dermatologists in Orlando, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
51
Dermatologists
100%
Accepting patients
73%
Most common: MD
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Orlando's healthcare identity is splitting in two. The established core around Orlando Regional Medical Center serves the urban population, while Lake Nona Medical City is rapidly becoming a second center of gravity, with Nemours, the VA, and UCF Health all clustering in one planned campus south of the airport.
Orlando has 51 dermatologists. The most common credential is MD (73%). 100% are currently accepting new patients. Practitioners see patients in neighborhoods including Thornton Park, College Park, Winter Park (nearby), and Lake Nona.
Orlando is a car city. The two main hospital clusters sit downtown (Orlando Health) and in Lake Nona to the southeast. AdventHealth's flagship campus is north of downtown near I-4 and Rollins College in Winter Park. I-4 congestion makes cross-town medical trips unpredictable, so most residents choose providers on their side of the interstate.
Nearby hospitals include AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center (Orlando Health), and Nemours Children's Hospital. Local training programs run through University of Central Florida College of Medicine and AdventHealth University. Orlando's Lake Nona Medical City is a 650-acre health and life sciences hub featuring multiple hospitals and research centers.
Florida Blue and AdventHealth's own health plan are the largest players in the Orlando market. On the ACA exchange, Ambetter and Molina offer budget plans, while Oscar and Florida Blue provide broader networks. Many tourism-sector workers rely on limited-benefit plans or go uninsured, making community health centers an important safety net. 73% accept Medicare.
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.
If you work in hospitality or tourism and lack employer insurance, Community Health Centers Inc. operates multiple locations with sliding-scale fees across Orange and Osceola counties.
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
Central Florida's subtropical climate means heat-related illness, mosquito-borne disease risk, and year-round UV exposure. Newcomers from northern states often underestimate how quickly dehydration sets in during summer.
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.
Orlando, FL has 51 licensed dermatologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of dermatologists in Orlando, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Orange County has strong ACA marketplace competition, with Florida Blue, Ambetter, Molina, and Oscar all offering plans. Theme park and hospitality employers often provide limited benefit plans, so check whether your plan covers out-of-network specialists before assuming you can see anyone.
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 Orlando, 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.
Orlando healthcare runs through two dominant systems: Orlando Health (downtown, south Orlando) and AdventHealth (north Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee). Most specialists are affiliated with one or the other, so your PCP choice typically determines your referral network.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Orlando, FL, 73% hold the MD credential and 14% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
73% of dermatologists in Orlando, 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.
Lake Nona Medical City is a 650-acre health and life sciences campus in southeast Orlando. It includes Nemours Children's Hospital, the Orlando VA Medical Center, UCF College of Medicine, and a growing cluster of research facilities and outpatient clinics. It is designed as a planned healthcare district, not just a single hospital.
Yes. Orlando has numerous urgent care and walk-in clinics, especially along International Drive and near the theme park corridors. AdventHealth Centra Care operates over a dozen locations in the metro area that accept most insurance and offer self-pay options.
Top accepted carriers in Orlando, FL include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-16842, qhp-36194, 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.