Your family is our family.

Diverse team with impeccable credentials.

Our board-certified physicians provide state-of-the-art care to our patients.

Dermatology
done personally.

As an independent practice, we are personally
invested in every patient’s skincare and wellbeing.

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Your skin and your needs are unique, and so is our care. As a boutique yet robust private practice, each of our patients is seen by an experienced, board-certified dermatologist. Our care team is accessible, adaptable, and focused on your wellbeing.

Welcome to our practice. Located in Massachusetts’s South Shore for over 20 years, we provide you and your family with thorough, personalized care for all of your skin concerns.

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Personalized CareOne-on-one, long-term relationship with your dermatologist. — Personalized
Care
One-on-one, long-term relationship with your dermatologist.

Board-Certified PhysiciansBacked by the highest medical credentials and 20+ years of experience. — Board-Certified Physicians
Backed by the highest medical credentials and 20+ years of experience.

Convenient LocationFind us easily in the heart of Southeastern Massachusetts. — Convenient Location
Find us easily in the heart of Southeastern Massachusetts.

Medical Training Matters

Each of our patients is seen by a board-certified dermatologist at every visit. This is the best way to ensure the highest quality of care. Because above all, training and experience matter. We go beyond the requirements below, continuing our training to always stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

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SSDP Insights

Skincare for Teens

Don't get overwhelmed by all the choices, ingredients, and claims in the skincare market for teenagers. Our dermatologists offer expert advice on maintaining healthy skin during the teen years.

What Can I Do About Rosacea?

If you are diagnosed with rosacea, treatment options vary based on your subtype. Find out more about options including gentle skincare, prescription medications, cosmetic treatments, and more.

Could I Have Rosacea?

Patients often ask about facial redness, frequently accompanied by acne-like bumps. This could be rosacea, a common skin condition affecting males and females. Learn more about this skin condition in our two-part series.

SSDP Welcomes Its New Gap-Year Staff!

SSDP is happy to welcome its newest gap-year employees. These accomplished pre-med college graduates bring enthusiasm, energy, and skills to their work as dermatologist assistants.

Intertrigo Often Happens On the Go

You’ve been out running, walking on the beach, or touring a city on a hot summer day—and then you notice an itchy, burning rash where skin meets skin. You may have intertrigo, but we can help.

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac—Leaves of 3, Let it Be

‘Tis the season for gardeners to break ground. At SSDP, we are already diagnosing and treating cases of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, also known as rhus contact dermatitis.

What Is Melasma?

Melasma is a discoloration disorder that usually has a significant social impact on those affected. It arises more often in women, though it can affect men. Most commonly, melasma occurs in darker-skinned individuals when exposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light.

Introducing Dermatopathology Services at SSDP

While our dermatologists are directly caring for patients, dermatopathologists play a critical role in reading tissue specimens to aid in diagnosis and treatment. At SSDP, we are fortunate to have talented dermatopathologists on our team to evaluate and diagnose the biopsies performed by our dermatologists.

Introducing Dr. Kyung Hee Chang, MD, PhD, Mohs Surgeon

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kyung Hee Chang, a board-certified dermatologist who is double-boarded and sub-specializes in dermatologic surgery, to our practice! After serving our South Shore community for many years, Dr. K. Chang has joined South Shore Dermatology Physicians.

What Prior Authorization Means for You

We all know insurance billing is challenging. You feel it as the patient with hoops to jump through to get reimbursements, approvals, and coverage. We experience it as physicians when insurance policies come between us and the care we recommend for our patients. We are working hard behind the scenes to help. The bottom line: we are in this together.