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Golden State Dermatology
Fresno, California

Dermatology Physician

DermatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$450K - $750K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Fresno Kardashian GSA - FRESNO, CA 93710Salary Range: $450,000.00 - $750,000.00 Salary/year Job Title: Dermatology Physician Opening Location: Fresno, 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 45 locations across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Sacramento and the Central Valley Join one of the largest and fastest growing dermatology groups in the state with a workforce of 130+ providers Fresno is a growing community that has seen 10% population growth over the last decade; Fresno boasts affordable housing relative to the California market & has numerous growing communities with excellent schools, parks & family friendly events.

Fresno is also equidistant to both Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

Clinic offers a blend of both medical dermatology and cosmetic treatments for patients; build a robust practice of your choosing Practice has one full-time MD and 1 PA & 1 NP Fresno is underserved for dermatologic care; opportunity to be busy Day 1 EMA (electronic medical record) is industry leading and optimized specifically for dermatology practices Excellent in-house dermatopathologists & path lab 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 First year salary is $450,000.00 for 4 days per week Malpractice and tail coverage provided Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology California Medical License The Fresno Area: Fresno is a centrally located metropolitan area of nearly a million people.

This vibrant community attracts both young singles and family oriented, upwardly mobile professionals because of its diverse job market, inexpensive housing, an array of cultural attractions and rapid economic growth.

Every year thousands of people from all over the world come to Fresno and Tulare for the annual Hmong New Year and the World Ag Expo.

Fresno is peppered with parks and encourages an active recreational lifestyle with Yosemite National Park and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in our backyard with a short 60-minute drive.

Thousands of people world-wide come to experience the beauty of these national treasures such as Half Dome and the Giant Sequoias. If you love to ski, China Peak is also a short 60-minute drive above the beautiful Huntington Lake.

If the beach is calling your name, head North or South to be at one of California’s most popular beaches in under 3 hours! 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 comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care to patients in the Fresno community. Build a robust practice utilizing state-of-the-art treatments and an optimized EMR system.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology. A valid California Medical License is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical DermatologySkin Cancer TreatmentAnti-aging Treatments

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatology Physician at Golden State Dermatology a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dermatology — ranked against 337 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,369 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $55 per wRVU — implying roughly $405k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 7 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 337 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fresno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$380k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,941/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Golden State Dermatology

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) retirement plan
CME allowance
License and membership dues