About Dr. Nathan

A dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who believes good skin care starts with a careful look and an honest conversation.

Careful hands, clear explanations

Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS, is a Harvard-trained, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She sees patients with Dermatology & Skin Health, an independent dermatology practice, at its office in Londonderry, New Hampshire.

Her clinical and research interests include skin cancer, dermatologic surgery, laser medicine, cosmetic dermatology, cosmeceuticals and photoprotection, meaning protection from sunlight. She has written more than 25 research articles, invited reviews and book chapters, and has presented her work at local, national and international meetings.

Before her current practice, she worked in academic dermatology in Boston as a dermatologist and laser researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, and taught as part of the Harvard Medical School faculty. She holds an MD and an MSHS (Master of Science in Health Sciences) degree.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, traveling, long walks, and time with family and friends.

Training and career

From medical school to practice, in order.

  1. Medical school

    The George Washington University

    A seven-year combined BA/MD program, finishing with an MD from the School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2014. She was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

  2. Research

    Skin research at the National Institutes of Health

    As a trainee she studied the skin findings of tuberous sclerosis complex with investigators at the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the Uniformed Services University, publishing as first author. Her work was supported by grants or scholarships from the NIH and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

  3. Residency

    Dermatology at Harvard Medical School

    Her dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School gave her training with international leaders in skin cancer and laser medicine.

  4. Fellowship

    Mohs micrographic surgery

    Fellowship training in Mohs surgery, the layer-by-layer technique that removes skin cancer while sparing as much healthy skin as possible.

  5. Academic practice

    Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

    She worked as a dermatologist and laser researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital and taught medical students and dermatology residents as part of the Harvard Medical School teaching faculty. She also practiced at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

  6. Today

    Dermatology & Skin Health

    Dr. Nathan sees patients at the practice's Londonderry, New Hampshire office. She also shares skin health education with a wide audience online and in the media.

Public sources don't list the years of her residency and fellowship or the institution where she trained in Mohs surgery, so they aren't shown here.

How she practices

Four principles shape every visit.

Take every spot seriously

A worried patient and a changing mole both deserve a careful look and a clear answer.

Spare what's healthy

In skin cancer surgery, the goal is to remove all of the cancer and as little healthy skin as possible.

Evidence before trends

Recommendations follow guidelines and good studies, not what's popular this month.

Every skin tone, every time

Sun protection, laser settings and warning signs are explained for the skin you actually have.

Writing for patients

Dr. Nathan is a contributor to the Harvard Health Blog. Her articles include:

  • Rare and often aggressive, Merkel cell cancer is best caught early
  • Recognizing and preventing sun allergies
  • Adult female acne: Why it happens and the emotional toll
  • What is alopecia areata and how is it managed?
  • Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?
  • Tinted sunscreens: Benefits beyond an attractive glow
  • Drugstore skincare: Science-backed anti-aging ingredients that don't break the bank
  • Platelet-rich plasma: Does the cure for hair loss lie within our blood?

All her Harvard Health articles (opens in a new tab)

Her work has also been featured in the New York Times, HuffPost, Forbes.com and ABC News.

Practice details

Where to find Dr. Nathan, and how to get in touch.

Practice

Dermatology & Skin Health

An independently owned dermatology practice with offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Dr. Nathan is listed at the Londonderry office.

Office

50 Michels Way, Suite 202
Londonderry, NH 03053
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Email

[email protected]

Email the office and they'll reply with how to book. Please don't send detailed medical information by email. In an emergency, call 911.

Professional profile

Training, experience and professional updates.

LinkedIn profile (opens in a new tab)

Practice biography: dermskinhealth.com (opens in a new tab)

Credentials and verification

You can confirm these yourself.

Board certification
Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
New Hampshire license
24304
Massachusetts license
283008
NPI
1811343361

Directory listings also show board certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. Check a New Hampshire license with the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (Board of Medicine), a Massachusetts license with the Board of Registration in Medicine, and board certification with the American Board of Dermatology.

Something on your skin you'd like looked at?

Email the office and they'll reply with how to book with Dr. Nathan. Please keep medical details for your visit.