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Hagerstown, Maryland

Physician - Dermatologist

DermatologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Meritus Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Dermatologist to join our growing multispecialty medical group and provide comprehensive dermatologic care to patients across the region. This position will support the expanding demand for dermatology services, improve timely access to specialty care, and strengthen the organization's ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within the community.

The Dermatologist will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a broad range of dermatologic conditions, including medical, surgical, and preventive dermatology. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive skin examinations, identifying and managing skin cancers and other dermatologic disorders, performing appropriate in-office procedures, and developing individualized treatment plans.

The physician will collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, and other members of the care team to ensure coordinated care, effective referral management, and an exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical and preventive dermatologic services.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic skin conditions.
  • Perform skin cancer screenings, biopsies, excisions, and other appropriate dermatologic procedures.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and provide patient education.
  • Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to support coordinated care.
  • Maintain timely access, clinical quality, and patient satisfaction.
  • Participate in organizational quality initiatives and practice improvement efforts.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of an accredited Dermatology residency.
  • Board-Certified in Dermatology.
  • Eligible for Maryland medical licensure.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care, quality, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Skin cancer screeningMedical dermatologySurgical dermatologyRegulatory complianceDiagnosisTreatment planning

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dermatology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dermatology listings in Maryland10 active359 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland physician listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment398 active listings, Nov 2026
Dermatology hiring demand#25 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 28 days · 32% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed
New Dermatology listings155 in the last 30 days123 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dermatology pay trend−7.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dermatologist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
1
$291k
4
$425k
3
$450k-620k
1
$702k

Annual compensation range

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#2

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Endeavor Health · Arlington Heights, Illinois

$300k-$618k
#3

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#4

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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 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.