Dr. Katherine S. Masterpol M.D.
Dermatologist
725 Albany St Shapiro 8, Suite B Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Katherine Masterpol is a dermatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Masterpol 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. Masterpol diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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