Last checked Sep 21, 2026
Frontier Dermatology (operating brand of Frontier Derm Partners)frontierdermatology.comFrontier Dermatology (operating brand of Frontier Derm Partners) is currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Frontier Dermatology is currently controlled by private equity sponsor A&M Capital Partners (via its investment in Frontier Derm Partners).
Notes
- A&M Capital Partners lists “Frontier Derm Partners” as a portfolio company (indicating current sponsor ownership/association) and describes the business as the largest dermatology practice in the Pacific Northwest.
- Oregon legislative testimony explicitly describes “Frontier Dermatology (formerly Silver Falls Dermatology)” as backed by A&M Capital, corroborating PE sponsorship.
- Frontier Dermatology’s “Our Story” page states its roots date back to 2000 when “Seattle Skin and Laser first opened its doors in the Emerald City” (Seattle), supporting the founding year/location used here.
- Frontier Dermatology’s “Our Story” page states that Frontier Derm Partners unified its practices under the Frontier Dermatology brand identity in September 2023, supporting the link between the operating brand and Frontier Derm Partners.
- No definitive public source was found that states the exact initial transaction closing/announcement date when A&M Capital first became the controlling PE sponsor; therefore the 'becamePrivateEquityOwned' field is marked Unknown (with an ‘at least by’ date context).
Sources
- Frontier Derm Partners (Portfolio / Press Room)
A&M Capital Partners - Shows Frontier Derm Partners as an A&M Capital Partners portfolio company (supporting PE ownership) and provides company description/location context.
- HB 4130 Public Testimony Document (Oregon Legislature)
Oregon State Legislature (OLIS) - States Frontier Dermatology (formerly Silver Falls Dermatology) is backed by A&M Capital (corroborates PE backing).
- Our Story
Frontier Dermatology - Supports founding roots in 2000 in Seattle (“Emerald City”) and the September 2023 unification/rebrand from Frontier Derm Partners to Frontier Dermatology.
- Logo image file (logoIconBlue2.png)
Frontier Dermatology - Direct URL to current company logo image.
- https://www.frontierdermatology.com/about-us/
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- https://www.frontierdermatology.com/acquisitions/
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- https://www.frontierdermatology.com/provider/william-lear-md-faad/
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- https://forefrontdermatology.com/omers-private-equity-acquires-forefront-dermatology/
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- https://forefrontdermatology.com/partners-group-in-partnership-with-existing-physician-owners-acquires-forefront-dermatology/
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- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/billyfrerichs_frontier-dermatology-celebrates-25-years-activity-7292608386527834114-_ZFd
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- https://skywaycapitalmarkets.com/wp-content/uploads/Skyway-Capital-Physician-Practice-Management-Dermatology-Sector-Update.pdf
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- https://www.bbb.org/us/or/salem/profile/dermatologist/frontier-dermatology-1296-1000161326/complaints
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Ownership FAQ
Is Frontier Dermatology (operating brand of Frontier Derm Partners) owned by private equity?
Yes. Frontier Dermatology (operating brand of Frontier Derm Partners) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by A&M Capital Partners.
Who owns Frontier Dermatology (operating brand of Frontier Derm Partners)?
A&M Capital Partners (private equity sponsor) in partnership with physician owners (per sponsor portfolio listing and other corroborating sources)
When was Frontier Dermatology (operating brand of Frontier Derm Partners) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 21, 2026.