Incorporating a medical spa into a physician-run practice.
The age-old spa concept is no less valuable today than it was during the time of Julius Caesar. Over the centuries, there have been many iterations of the concept of the spa. The most recent is the medical spa, which has become the fastest-growing segment of the spa industry. Many physicians including dermatologists wish to incorporate a medical spa into their practices. This article discusses the key elements that should be considered to make this venture successful.
Katz
Bruce
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Juva Skin & Laser Center, 60 East 56th Street Suite 2, New York, NY 10022, USA. brukatz@gmail.com
McBean
Jason
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