Pioneer Valley Dermatology - APDerm
Dermatology • Amherst, MA • Since 1992
About
APDerm is a private, board-certified dermatology practice offering medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Based in Acton, MA, with 3 offices (Acton HQ at 526 Main St, and Concord, MA; and an Acton satellite). The group operates under the APDerm umbrella (adult & pediatric dermatology, pc) and serves multiple locations including Pioneer Valley Dermatology Associates. APDerm accepts most insurance plans and employs about 165 staff, with annual revenue around $32 million. Founded in 1992, APDerm is privately held and headquartered in Acton, MA. If you’re seeking Pioneer Valley Dermatology within the APDerm network (Amherst area), APDerm-affiliated offices provide the Amherst-area dermatology options under the APDerm umbrella.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
526 Main St, #302, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, US
Phone
+19783717010
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.9 / 5 (Yelp) (19 reviews)
Patients praise
- Effective medical treatment for skin issues
- Friendly, organized, and professional staff in some instances
- Clean and comfortable facility environment in some reviews
- Responsive communication regarding scheduling in urgent cases
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments with doctors due to long wait times
- Dissatisfaction with physician assistants or specific practitioners
- Concerns regarding office environment and staff behavior
- Instances of perceived poor bedside manner or dismissive treatment
"NO AIR CONDITIONING FOR THE PATIENTS IN THE WAITING ROOM - WHICH IS TOTALLY OK WITH THEM, BUT PLENTY IN ALL THE OFFICES."
— Yelp review"Worst doctor I've ever been to in my entire life. Absolutely no help with my SKIN condition and very insulting too."
— Yelp review for APDerm"I've been getting treatment from Shari for 2 years now and she has never failed to completely resolve my skin issues (rashes, spots and other things I am worried about). She is knowledgeable, kind and quick to react when I am in discomfort."
— TrustReviewers.com reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Laura Archibald MD | APDerm — Aug 19, 2025
- Emily Lewis PA-C - APDerm — May 27, 2026
- Neil Desai PA-C - APDerm — Jul 14, 2025
- Siobhan Brady PA-C - APDerm — Jan 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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