Essential Dermatology: Dermatologist in Natick & Needham, MA
Dermatology • Natick, MA
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. If you’re seeking a dermatologist specifically in Natick or nearby Needham, Essential Dermatology appears to be a locally based option with multiple Natick offices, but there’s no Needham office listed on their site. 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.
Clinic Type
Dermatology
Address
Natick and Needham, MA (practice locations in Natick and Needham)
Phone
+1 508-545-9713
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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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].
In the News
- Essential Dermatology is a proud member of Rolesville Chamber of Commerce - Essential Dermatology — Oct 27, 2025
- Dr. Sarah Nocco - University Dermatology Center — Oct 2, 2025
- Dr. Elisabeth Richard, MD – Lutherville Timonium, MD | Dermatology — Oct 21, 2025
- Natalie Bilinovich, CNP - alliedderm.com — Jun 23, 2026
- Girls Basketball Knocks Off Rival Natick in Overtime – Needham Local — Jan 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More dermatology clinics in Natick
Dermcare Natick is part of Dermcare Physicians and Surgeons, a private dermatology practice with multiple Massachusetts locations. They offer medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic procedures. The Natick site (154 East Central Street, 3rd Floor, Natick, MA 01760) is one of six offices across the state, with headquarters in Chelmsford. Contact: info@dermcare.us or +1 781 619 3490.
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