Dr. Philip Sanford Ellerin MD, Dermapathologist
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Dr. Philip Sanford Ellerin MD

Dermatologist

4/5(21)
172 Cambridge Street Burlington Massachusetts, 01803
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4/5

About

Dr. Philip Ellerin is a dermatologist practicing in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Ellerin specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Ellerin diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.

Education and Training

Tufts University

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1965

Tufts University School of Medicine 1965

Board Certification

American Board of Dermatology- Dermatology

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 59 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

AcneMelatoninPsoriasisSkin Cancers

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • In-Office Training for Medical Students, Residents, and Physician Assistants -
  • Dermatology Consultant to Boston Celtics Basketball Team -

Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor Award, 2012-2013   
  • US News & World Report Top Doctor, 2012   
  • Bronze Star-Vietnam War Award   

Treatments

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Dermatitis
  • Rosacea
  • Moles
  • Warts
  • Skin Cancer
  • Birthmark
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Allergic Reaction
  • Plantar Wart
  • Sebaceous Cyst

Internships

  • Highland General Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology, New England Dermatological Society, Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology, Worchester Dermatological Society, Atlantic Dermatological Society

Articles and Publications

  • 10-15 Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Wife

Hobbies / Sports

  • Photography and Birding

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Dr. Philip Sanford Ellerin MD's Practice location

172 Cambridge Street -
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
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New patients: 781-272-7022
Fax: 781-272-8786
www.ellerinderm.com

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Dr. Philip Sanford Ellerin MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dermatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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