Dermatologists specialise in skin, hair and nails. Below are 32 dermatologists practising in Massachusetts, across Boston, Burlington, Worcester, Wellesley, Beverly and Norwood, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.
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Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.
After your visit
Skin conditions come and go, and they rarely look their worst on appointment day. Dated photos and notes between visits show your dermatologist what you see at home. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next dermatologist appointment in Massachusetts with a one-page summary and your questions ready.
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This page lists 32 dermatologists practising in Massachusetts, including Boston, Burlington, Worcester, Wellesley, Beverly and Norwood, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.
It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.
A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Photos of the skin problem on bad days, if it comes and goes; A list of skin products you use.
Many people have a yearly check, more often with a history of skin cancer or many moles. Your dermatologist will suggest a schedule.
Use ABCDE: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, uneven Colour, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser, and Evolving size, shape or colour. Book a check if you notice any.
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