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Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD

(498 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Dermatology

Harvard Medical School

Professional interests include: acne, skin of color, laser treatment, and more.

50 Staniford Street Suite 250
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 724-6960

Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD is a pediatric dermatologist in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric dermatology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

50 Staniford Street Suite 250
Boston, MA 02114

Some issues Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD can help you with:

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

Age spots
Fine lines and wrinkles
Freckles
Rough skin
Sun-damaged skin
Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The daily act of shaving complicates matters, says Dr. Sandy Tsao, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.”—"New faces pop up at skin-care counter", Orlando Sentinel, June 2005

“Dr. Sandy Tsao, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an instructor in dermatology at Harvard Medical School, says skepticism about laser hair restoration prevails.”—"Thinning On Top? Lasers Hold Promise (Published 2005)", New York Times, June 2005

“The daily act of shaving complicates matters, said Dr. Sandy Tsao, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.”—"Man Stands at a New Frontier: Vanishing Cream (Published 2005)", New York Times, May 2005

diagnostic procedures	63
doctor visit	276
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	134
skin procedures	134

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	293
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	146
skin procedures	146

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	146

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	269
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145
skin procedures	145

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	48
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	286
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	141
skin procedures	141

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	290
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	139
skin procedures	139

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	32
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	13
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	293
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	159
skin procedures	159

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

doctor visit	300
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	171
skin procedures	171

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	198
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	136
skin procedures	136

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

doctor visit	508
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	289
skin procedures	289

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD treated as a pediatric dermatologist in Boston, MA were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	66
doctor visit	302
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162
skin procedures	162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD.

**Gender**
Female	146
Male	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	155
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	10
75 to 84	64
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	10
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. She is certified by the Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

Board Certification: Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

Tufts Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

WellSense NH

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 498 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,195 $2,195
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$358 $358
Merz North America, Inc.	$211 Belotero $111	Xeomin $100

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,145
Food and Beverage	$619

Biography

Dr. Sandy Tsao works as a pediatric dermatology. Dr. Tsao's clinical interests include port-wine stains, rosacea, and acne. She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She attended medical school at Harvard Medical School. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more.

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General Payments

Biography

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