Former VP Will Lead Strategic Plan to Accelerate Expansion Throughout Mid-Atlantic
Philadelphia, PA (11/19/25) – Dermatology Partners , the region’s fastest-growing privately owned and physician-led dermatology practice, has promoted Andrew Kay to Executive Vice President of Growth. In this expanded leadership role, Kay will direct both internal and external growth initiatives, including operational efficiencies, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions. In addition, he will lead the regional practice managers and Dermatology Partners’ Training Department to advance the organization’s strategic goals, while continuing to oversee all marketing efforts and physician and advanced practice provider recruitment.
Since joining Dermatology Partners, Kay has served as Vice President of Growth and Development. In that role, he has spearheaded several transformative growth initiatives, including:
- Acquisition of nine longstanding, highly regarded, independent practices led by renowned practitioners Dr. Anthony Benedetto in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, Dr. Allen Mineroff in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Irving Wolfe in Owings Mills, Maryland. This has been accomplished with seamless transitions for both clinicians and patients.
- Boosted Dermatology Partners’ geographic footprint. Under his guidance, the dermatology group has added nine de novo offices and expanded into Delaware and Maryland. These nine new clinics are in : Plymouth Meeting, Roxborough, Doylestown, Chambersburg, and Kutztown, Pennsylvania; Sparks and Westminster, Maryland; and Hockessin, Delaware.
- Addition of 60 providers, including 31 medical doctors and three dermatopathologists.
“Andrew’s strategic vision and ability to facilitate growth initiatives have been central to our trajectory as the fastest-growing independent dermatology group in the Mid-Atlantic region,” says Andrew Frankel, Chief Operating Officer at Dermatology Partners. “Under his guidance, Dermatology Partners continues to scale geographically without private equity influence while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.”
Kay has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of corporate growth, operational process, development and management of large teams, and quality improvement. Continues Frankel, “ This new role is a natural next step for Andrew, and we are thrilled to recognize his work with this promotion. ”
Kay’s appointment to EVP comes on the heels of a series of expansion announcements. Most recently, Dermatology Partners appointed Joseph Stultz as Director of Training and promoted Andrew Vail to Senior Director of Clinical Development. The practice has recently opened new clinics in Chambersburg, Kutztown, and Doylestown, PA.
Prior to joining Dermatology Partners in 2021, Kay served as the Global Director of Contracts and Compliance for the International SOS where he managed the TRICARE Overseas Program. He has also held positions with the United States Department of Defense. Kay graduated from Drexel University with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in entrepreneurship and marketing. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and legal studies from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business.
