Massachusetts (MA) Dermatology Doctors and Physicians
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Dermatology Information
Description
Dermatology is the study of disorders of the skin. A dermatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin. This specialist also diagnoses and treats problems of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, and some sexually transmitted diseases. A dermatologist is knowledgeable regarding skin cancers, moles, tumors of the skin, allergic reactions to chemicals or other substances, and changes of the skin associated with aging.
Dermatologists also treat cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, internal disorders and diseases that affect the skin, and are qualified to perform standard surgical techniques used in the field of dermatology.
Diseases / Illnesses Treated
Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses,
but some of the most common are moles / warts, tattoo removal, acne scarring, Melanoma, Skin Cancer, skin rash, psoriasis, lice, lesions, eczema, Rosacea, Scabies, cysts, Boil, Baldness, varicose veins, Athlete's foot, Genital wart, pemphigus, and Spider veins.
Procedures Performed
Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including facial peels, burn care, laser surgery, liposuction, photodynamic therapy (PDT), sclerotherapy, cryosurgery, blepharoplasty, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections, Mohs' micrographic surgery, electrosurgery, skin cancer surgery, UVB PHOTOTHERAPY, and minimally-invasive facelift surgery (S-lift).
Tests Performed
To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including culture, biopsy, x-ray, patch test, Physical examination, Wood's light, and dermatoscopic exam.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Massachusetts has
399 practicing
dermatologists. Broken out by city, dermatology doctor density
in Amherst is 2,
in Andover is 8,
in Arlington is 3,
in Attleboro is 2,
in Auburn is 2,
in Ayer is 2,
in Beverly is 2,
in Boston is 158,
in Braintree is 5,
in Brighton is 3,
in Brockton is 6,
in Brookline is 7,
in Burlington is 12,
in Cambridge is 7,
in Charlestown is 3,
in Chatham is 1,
in Chelmsford is 6,
in Chestnut Hill is 28,
in Concord is 12,
in Cotuit is 1,
in Danvers is 1,
in Dartmouth is 2,
in Dedham is 2,
in Dorchester is 1,
in Dorchester Center is 4,
in East Weymouth is 1,
in Fall River is 4,
in Florence is 2,
in Foxboro is 2,
in Framingham is 3,
in Franklin is 1,
in Gardner is 1,
in Great Barrington is 1,
in Greenfield is 2,
in Haverhill is 5,
in Hingham is 2,
in Holyoke is 3,
in Hopkinton is 1,
in Hudson is 1,
in Hyannis is 3,
in Jamaica Plain is 1,
in Leominster is 2,
in Lexington is 4,
in Lowell is 2,
in Marblehead is 1,
in Marlborough is 9,
in Mashpee is 1,
in Medford is 4,
in Medway is 1,
in Melrose is 2,
in Middleboro is 1,
in Milford is 2,
in Milton is 1,
in Natick is 1,
in Needham is 2,
in Newburyport is 2,
in Newton is 6,
in Newton Centre is 1,
in Newton Highlands is 1,
in Newton Lower Falls is 2,
in North Adams is 2,
in North Andover is 4,
in North Attleboro is 1,
in North Dartmouth is 6,
in North Easton is 3,
in North Falmouth is 2,
in Northampton is 2,
in Norwood is 8,
in Oak Bluffs is 1,
in Peabody is 3,
in Plymouth is 7,
in Quincy is 6,
in Raynham is 4,
in Rehoboth is 1,
in Roxbury is 1,
in Roxbury Crossing is 2,
in Salem is 2,
in Somerville is 1,
in South Deerfield is 1,
in South Dennis is 1,
in South Weymouth is 1,
in Southborough is 1,
in Springfield is 12,
in Stoneham is 8,
in Stoughton is 3,
in Waltham is 4,
in Wareham is 1,
in Watertown is 1,
in Wellesley is 16,
in Wellesley Hills is 4,
in West Yarmouth is 1,
in Westborough is 1,
in Westfield is 3,
in Westford is 2,
in Weymouth is 1,
in Williamstown is 1,
in Winchester is 5,
and in Worcester is 17.
Massachusetts Information
Massachusetts became the sixth state in the union in 1788, and is steeped in history. Boston, the capital city, is home to Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy Museum and Library, the Paul Revere House, and many other historical sites. Massachusetts is home to the New England Pirate Museum in Salem, the Minute Man National Historical Park, and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, both in Concord.
Four past presidents were born in Massachusetts; John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and George H. W. Bush. Other famous Massachusetts people include actors Leonard Nimoy and Bette Davis, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, and historical figures Susan B. Anthony, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Massachusetts has a population of 6,398,743.
Of this population, 1,419,389 are under the age of 18
and 848,924 are at or above the age of 65.
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