# DirectDerm

> DirectDerm lets patients and referring clinicians send skin photos and medical history to board-certified dermatologists for a diagnosis and treatment plan, generally within 24 to 48 hours. Its model now pairs national teledermatology coverage, with five excluded states, with six in-person California clinics.

- **Founded:** 2010
- **Headquarters:** Palo Alto, United States
- **Founders:** David J. Wong (Co-founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Teledermatology consultation, In-person dermatology clinics, Health plan and provider partnerships
- **Notable:** A 2016 independent claims study found a 64% increase in the fraction of patients receiving dermatology care at primary care practices that used teledermatology, versus 21% at other practices., The same study recorded 7,287 teledermatology visits across 4,515 patients between April 2012 and December 2014., DirectDerm reports six in-person clinics across Northern and Central California alongside telehealth availability in most U.S. states.

## Products & services

- **Teledermatology consultation** — Patients or referring clinicians upload history and photos; a board-certified dermatologist returns a report with diagnosis, treatment plan and prescriptions or referral when appropriate.
- **In-person dermatology clinics** — Medical, cosmetic and preventive dermatology at six Northern and Central California locations, including exams, biopsies and procedures.
- **Health plan and provider partnerships** — Contracted teledermatology access and care coordination for health plans, clinics and hospitals.

## Achievements

- A 2016 independent claims study found a 64% increase in the fraction of patients receiving dermatology care at primary care practices that used teledermatology, versus 21% at other practices.
- The same study recorded 7,287 teledermatology visits across 4,515 patients between April 2012 and December 2014.
- DirectDerm reports six in-person clinics across Northern and Central California alongside telehealth availability in most U.S. states.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — DirectDerm’s current website lists teledermatology in most U.S. states and six in-person clinics in Northern and Central California.
- **2026-09** — Its current insurance FAQ lists a $120 self-pay rate for patients without accepted coverage.

## Links

- Website: https://www.directderm.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/direct-dermatology
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/DirectDerm
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Direct-Dermatology/160540630670777

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Last updated: 2026-09-29