METHODOLOGY

The America‘s Best Dermatologists

2022 ranking awards the leading 275 dermatologists in the U.S. Due to the significant difference in services provided, the list is split by cosmetic and medical dermatologists. In total, 125 cosmetic dermatologists and 150 medical dermatologists were awarded. Overlaps can occur if a dermatologist offers services in both fields. The top 50 cosmetic and medical dermatologists are ranked 1 to 50. The top 51-125 cosmetic and top 51-150 medical dermatologists are sorted alphabetically.

During the survey period from February to April 2022, over 2,200 dermatologists were invited to an online survey. Additionally, medical professionals and administrators/ managers who work in outpatient practices across the u.s. were invited to participate on the online survey via Newsweek.com.

During the survey period, over 5,400 votes for dermatologists in the 20 most populous u.s. states were collected and analyzed.

A score was calculated for each dermatologist based on the number of recommendations and a quality score (as assessed by the peer survey). In-state recommendations were weighted higher than out-of-state recommendations and the quality score. In-state recommendations were 45 percent of the final score, out-of-state recommendations 40 percent and the quality score 15 percent. For cosmetic dermatologists, participants were also able to specify a standout treatment (laser, injectables, body contouring) for the recommended dermatologists.