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Lake Washington Dermatology
Kirkland, Washington

Dermatologist - Kirkland, WA

DermatologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Lake Washington Dermatology in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Dermatologist to join our long established & highly regarded practice with a large & loyal patient base. Opportunity Highlights: Highly Competitive

Compensation

Commencement, Productivity & Relocation Bonuses Enjoy a thriving practice with immediate patient volume Support Staff: 2-3 MAs trained to scribe, run prior authorizations, appropriate patient follow up.

Well-appointed facilities complete with specialized equipment and procedure rooms Strong patient volumes produced through local referring physician network EMA Charting system About the Community: Nestled on the northeastern shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland blends small-town charm with the sophistication of a thriving tech corridor.

With its vibrant waterfront parks, art galleries, boutique shopping, and award-winning restaurants, Kirkland offers a lifestyle that balances natural beauty with urban convenience.

Just minutes from Seattle and Bellevue, it’s an ideal location for professionals seeking community, culture, and outdoor recreation — all in a scenic, walkable setting.

About North Pacific Dermatology

North Pacific Dermatology is proud to be your trusted dermatology practice. We specialize in general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Our goal is to provide quality care and service that optimizes outcomes and patient satisfaction.

We offer the most effective treatment methods and technologies available in our specialty, as well as a variety of services to enhance the appearance and improve self-image and a sense of well being. Who is PhyNet Dermatology?

PhyNet Dermatology is a network of dermatologists, dermatopathologists and MOHS surgeons supported by experienced healthcare leaders who serve as a comprehensive practice partner to enable physicians to do what they do best: provide quality medical care and an outstanding patient experience.

Guided by a physician advisory board, with an approach that values physicians as equity partners in the growth of the organization, PhyNet has expanded by over 250+ providers and over 130+ practice locations across the country in 18 states in the last six years.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care to a loyal patient base. Collaborate with support staff and utilize specialized equipment to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Dermatologist capable of managing high patient volumes. Experience in a clinical setting and proficiency with electronic medical record systems are expected.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dermatologySurgical dermatologyPatient careClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist - Kirkland, WA at Lake Washington 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 335 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 36 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 72% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 23.6% 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.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dermatologist Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution13 jobs · 10 employers

5
<$495k
3
$495k-565k
2
$565k-635k
3
$635k-705k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$358k-$702k
#2

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$358k-$702k
#3

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$360k-$673k
#4

Dermatologist

$200K - $600K
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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 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.12M
Typical market rent
$2,603/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lake Washington Dermatology

Medical Practices
Kirkland, WA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Highly Competitive Compensation
Commencement Bonus
Productivity Bonus
Relocation Bonus
Immediate Patient Volume
Support Staff (2-3 MAs)
Well-appointed Facilities
EMA Charting System