Compare 44 dermatologists in Sarasota, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
44
Dermatologists
100%
Accepting patients
73%
Most common: MD
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Sarasota is a retirement and cultural hub that has built a remarkably deep healthcare infrastructure for a mid-size city. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is publicly owned, which means it reinvests in the community rather than sending profits elsewhere. That model, combined with the area's wealthy retiree base, has attracted specialists who might otherwise only practice in Tampa or Miami.
Sarasota has 44 dermatologists. The most common credential is MD (73%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Sarasota Memorial's main campus anchors healthcare downtown, with Doctors Hospital of Sarasota providing a second option south of the city center. Lakewood Ranch Medical Center serves the fast-growing communities east of I-75. US-41 (the Tamiami Trail) is the primary north-south corridor connecting providers, and Bee Ridge Road serves as the main east-west medical corridor. Barrier island residents on Siesta Key and Longboat Key face bridge crossings that add 15 to 30 minutes.
Providers practice throughout Sarasota. Downtown Sarasota is the urban core near Sarasota Memorial Hospital, with specialist offices clustered along Main Street and Ringling Boulevard. St. Armands Circle is an upscale shopping and dining circle on the barrier island with boutique medical practices and proximity to Sarasota Memorial. Burns Court is a small arts-oriented neighborhood near downtown with walkable access to Sarasota Memorial and Doctors Hospital. Gillespie Park is a residential neighborhood just north of downtown with easy access to Sarasota Memorial's main campus.
Nearby hospitals include Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and Ringling College of Art and Design. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a public, community-owned hospital system and one of the largest in Florida, consistently ranked among the best in the state.
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.
Sarasota Memorial operates a large physician network, and their patient navigation team can help match you with a primary care provider accepting new patients. Call the main line and ask for physician referral services.
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
The combination of an aging population and year-round sun exposure makes cardiology, oncology, and dermatology the three busiest specialty areas in the Sarasota market.
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.
Sarasota, FL has 44 licensed dermatologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of dermatologists in Sarasota, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Medicare is the primary insurance type in Sarasota County. Traditional Medicare with a Medigap supplement is widely accepted. Medicare Advantage plans from Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and Aetna compete heavily in this market. For residents under 65, Florida Blue and Ambetter are the main ACA marketplace options.
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 Sarasota, 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.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is the dominant system, operating the main hospital, a cancer center, and a network of outpatient clinics. Doctors Hospital of Sarasota (HCA) and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide alternatives. Most local physicians are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial, though some specialists maintain privileges at multiple facilities.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Sarasota, FL, 73% hold the MD credential and 18% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
86% of dermatologists in Sarasota, 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.
Yes. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is owned and operated by the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, a special taxing district. This means it serves all patients regardless of ability to pay and reinvests revenue back into facilities and services rather than distributing profits to shareholders.
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is the primary hospital serving the community. There are also numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and specialist offices along University Parkway and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
Top accepted carriers in Sarasota, FL include medicare, qhp-16842, unitedhealthcare, centene, and qhp-17091.
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.