Board-Certified General Dermatologist - Private Practice

General Dermatologist

Elevate Dermatology & Plastic Surgery | Richmond, Virginia

Join a respected, physician-led private practice with an established patient base, exceptional clinical support, and a culture that puts quality and patients first.

Elevate Dermatology & Plastic Surgery was created to make a higher standard of skin care more accessible to Richmond area patients and families. Our integrated, physician led practice brings together board-certified dermatology, skin cancer care, Mohs surgery, reconstruction, cosmetic treatments, and plastic surgery-helping patients move from concern to treatment to confidence with clarity and support.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible general dermatologist to join our growing team of eight physicians: six general dermatologists, a Mohs surgeon, and a plastic surgeon. The incoming physician will step into an established and expanding patient base and will be supported by experienced colleagues, dedicated medical assistants, and a strong operational team.

• Full-time position with a flexible, negotiable schedule

• Competitive compensation model and generous signing bonus

• Comprehensive benefits , generous paid time off, and CME allowance

• Effective clinical support from dedicated medical assistants

• Meaningful physician input into clinical and practice decisions

Why Elevate

As an independent private practice, Elevate offers the advantages of the physician owned difference. Clinical decisions are led by physicians, quality is valued over volume, and doctors have a genuine voice in how the practice grows and operates. We believe health care works best when physicians lead and patients come first.

• A regionally recognized dermatology and skin surgery practice

• One of Richmond's original Mohs surgeons and a JCAHO-accredited surgery center

• Physicians recognized as Top Docs and Super Star Docs by Richmond Magazine and Virginia Business

• Academic connection through Dr. Christine Rausch's faculty role at VCU School of Medicine

• A longstanding commitment to timely access, clinical excellence, and personal service

A Trusted Richmond Legacy

Elevate grew from two established Richmond practices-Affiliated Dermatologists of Virginia and the Skin Surgery Center of Virginia. Those names represent decades of trusted relationships, expert physicians, and confidence in the care patients received. Elevate carries that legacy forward under one connected identity, expanding the same commitment to excellence across medical dermatology, surgery, reconstruction, and aesthetics.

Dr. Christine Rausch has played a central role in shaping the standard of care that defines Elevate today. Her commitment to physician led dermatology, timely access, surgical excellence, and patient first service helped build a model centered on what patients need most: clear answers, expert care, and confidence at every step of their skin health journey.

Why Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with the accessibility, affordability, and quality of life of a vibrant mid-sized city. Physicians can build a rewarding career in a thriving health care community while enjoying nationally recognized hospitals, outdoor recreation along the James River, a dynamic food and arts scene, excellent family amenities including nationally ranked public and private schools, and convenient access to the East Coast.

• Approximately 90 minutes from Virginia Beach and Washington, D.C.

• About one hour from the Blue Ridge Mountains

• A strong blend of city culture, outdoor recreation, and family friendly living

Elevate Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

A Higher Standard of Skin Care, Built on a Trusted Richmond Legacy