Dr. Emily M Berger MD
Dermatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dermatology
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Emily Berger is a pediatric dermatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Berger specializes in the skin care of children. Pediatric dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions that affect infants, children and teens. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Pediatric dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Berger diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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