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Golden State Dermatology
Berkeley, California

Dermatology Physician

DermatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$500k-$800k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Berkeley GSA - BERKELEY, CA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Salary Range: $500000.00 - $800000.00Salary/year
  • Location: Berkeley & Albany, CA Who we are: Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is led and majority owned by physicians, we have assembled a team of renowned experts committed to providing the ultimate patient experience

Offering an independent model of practice to empower you with the support and resources to be your best. Through our network of providers dedicated to the pursuit of clinical excellence, we are expanding our community-based network to increase access to high-value dermatology care at affordable prices.

What we do: We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in conditions of the skin, hair and nails, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery.

We offer state-of-the-art treatments for everything from acne to Mohs surgery, as well as popular cosmetic services including Ultherapy, Fraxel, SmartLipo, BOTOX® and filler, CoolSculpting and CoolTone, and laser tattoo removal.

Why we are different: We offer a unique clinical environment that retains the essence of being in a private practice without the headaches and burdens of managing your own business. This allows you to focus on what matters most, caring for your patients.

With an advanced EMR system specific to dermatology and dedicated support staff, we ensure an efficient and high-quality experience for our providers to practice medicine.

Highlights: Golden State Dermatology is rapidly growing with 50+ locations across Northern, Central and Southern California Join one of the largest and fastest growing dermatology groups in the state of California with a workforce of 130+ providers Practice in the heart of the East Bay of Northern California.

Just across the bridge from San Francisco, minutes to downtown Oakland and a short drive to San Jose This market has a high demand for dermatologic services – split time between our Berkeley and Albany sites (10 minutes apart) Brand new clinical space in Albany: work alongside three experienced board-certified dermatologists; two of the physicians are not accepting new patients.

Berkeley has one board certified dermatologist and two PAs with a 30-day backlog Mohs surgeons are employed directly by group for seamless referrals and continuity of care; primary Mohs clinic is in Walnut Creek and offering Mohs weekly in our Berkeley clinic EMA (our electronic medical record) is industry leading and optimized specifically for dermatology practices Excellent in-house dermatopathologists & path lab located in Walnut Creek Practice boasts a highly trained & dedicated support team High income potential (initial income guarantee and transition to production-based compensation) Benefits: Health Insurance Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) retirement plan CME, license, membership dues PTO Relocation Malpractice and tail coverage Income of $500K - $800K+ (based on FTE) Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology California Medical License GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.

Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.

It does this by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care to patients across Berkeley and Albany locations. Manage patient conditions related to skin, hair, and nails while utilizing advanced EMR systems and support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology and hold a valid California Medical License. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work in a collaborative, high-volume clinical environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical DermatologySurgical DermatologySkin Cancer TreatmentAnti-aging Treatments

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Golden State Dermatology holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 3 active listings.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Dermatology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$500k–$800kDermatology median $450k (middle half $425k–$525k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$587k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dermatology listings in California75 active368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Dermatology hiring demand#25 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed
New Dermatology listings153 in the last 30 days130 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dermatology pay trend−5.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Golden State Dermatologysilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Implied production pay~$405k$55/wRVU × 7,369 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Golden State Dermatology

Hospitals and Health Care
Walnut Creek, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
License and Membership Dues
PTO
Relocation Assistance
Malpractice and Tail Coverage

Living in Berkeley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.54M≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,853/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.