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Essential Dermatology clinic

Essential Dermatology

Dermatology • Natick, MA

4.9/5(755 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Essential Dermatology, PLLC is a private, patient-centered dermatology practice based in Natick, MA, with 3 offices in the United States (Natick HQ and Natick locations). They focus on empathetic, cost-effective dermatological care. Key details: - Locations: Natick (HQ and additional Natick address) and 1 more office in the Natick/Nearby area; No explicit Needham address listed on the page. - Services: Dermatology care targeted at patient-centered, cost-conscious treatment (no specific procedures listed on the page). - Contact: Main phone numbers and email available (admin@essential-derm.com; several local numbers). - Web presence: About 5,619 monthly visits with strong U.S. traffic. For Needham, you may want to check if they have a Needham location or look for nearby dermatology practices in Needham or Needham-adjacent towns.

Services Offered

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Team

  • Dr. Michael Krathen, Board-certified dermatologist with more than a decade of medical training and experience - Board-certified dermatologist
  • Sameer Gupta, Fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgeon; Yale College Summa Cum Laude; Churchill Scholar at University of Cambridge - MD, MPhil; Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgeon
  • Brooke Simas, Board-certified Physician Assistant; MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Johnson & Wales University; BA from MCPHS University - PA-C (Physician Assistant)

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • ProvenExpert (aggregated): 4.90 out of 5 (730 (aggregated))
  • Healthgrades: 3.5 out of 5 (25)

Patients praise

  • Friendly and professional staff
  • Effective and swift evaluations
  • Clean and welcoming office environment
  • High-quality cosmetic procedure outcomes

Common complaints

  • Reports of rude or dismissive bedside manner
  • Limited appointment scope (refusal to address multiple issues in one visit)
  • Concerns regarding prescription/treatment communication and effectiveness
  • Poor follow-up experience with clinical staff

"His staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Dr Krathen and his practice are a breath of fresh air in the mire we call health care. I would 110 % recommend him!"

- Essential Dermatology Testimonials page

"DO NOT RECOMMEND! I went to get a screen for skin cancer. When I showed up mentioned, I also had some acne. They told me they could either see me for skin cancer screen or acne, but not both."

- MapQuest (User Review)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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