
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout John Barbieri
Dr. Barbieri is a dermatologist specializing in inflammatory skin disease such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis. He is the Director of the Advanced Acne Therapeutics Clinic at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is the co-chair of the American Academy of Dermatology Acne Guidelines Work Group. He is also an associate editor at JAMA Dermatology. His research is focused on conducting innovative clinical trials, health economic, and epidemiology studies to identify the best approaches to care for patients with inflammatory skin disease such as acne. He also focuses on exploring the role of patient-reported outcomes to ensure we are capturing the patient’s voice and perspective on their care.
Locations
- Brigham and Women's Dermatology Associates
- 221 Longwood Avenue, Floor 1, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-4918
- fax: 617-582-6060
- Brigham and Women's Dermatology Clinic at the Fish Center for Women's Health
- 850 Boylston Street, Suite 402, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-9300
- fax: 617-732-9355
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Penn Dermatology University City, Dermatology
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dermatology, 2018
- Internship: Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hosp., Internal Medicine, 2015
- Medical Education: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
103 ratings, 36 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 5/24/2026
He really cares about his patients. I have recommended him to many family and friends.
- Reviewed on 5/20/2026
Dr. Barbieri is the absolute best. He listens, he's very responsive, he cares, he has done everything that he possibly could to help me with the issue that I've been experiencing and I am so happy that he is my dermatologist.
- Reviewed on 5/15/2026
Okay, my opinion of Dr. Barbieri is entirely positive, spectacular. Since I started seeing this dermatologist, after almost 20 years of going back and forth (I was around 20), no one had ever helped me get rid of all the scars and everything else I had from the surgeries I'd had. He, very self-assured, performed all the surgeries, gave me confidence, he's a top-notch professional, excellent, very empathetic, and it's very difficult to find doctors like that. I would recommend him a thousand times over to my family, my own daughter, siblings, everyone, because he's an excellent professional and an excellent dermatologist.
- Reviewed on 5/13/2026
Excellent.
- Reviewed on 5/13/2026
Dr. John was great. He answered my questions. He treated my issue and advised me to contact him at any time if I had any concerns whatsoever and he would see me immediately. So I greatly appreciate Dr. John and everyone else at the dermatology group who have always been outstanding.
- Reviewed on 5/5/2026
Put me at ease- very present-and pleasant. Felt comfortable with his expertise and clear on next steps.
- Reviewed on 5/5/2026
The doctor was kind and reassuring and offered good advise to contact him via Gateway if I had questions following my visit. This was much appreciated, as I did need to follow up . His prompt response was very much appreciated.
- Reviewed on 4/7/2026
I'm so happy I was able to receive help over my concern. They listened & helped me understand the whole thing. I loved it
- Reviewed on 4/8/2026
This was my first time with Dr. Barbieri and he was very thorough, very patient. He had a good organizational system of starting from the top of the head and working down. He explained that system to me. He addressed any of my concerns without judgment and warmth. He offered a lot of solutions but left it to me to choose. He was very careful anytime we discussed something to always open and close with clarity about the fact that it was not worrisome and it was pretty common. He explained terms I was interested in. He offered solutions I was interested in, but those I didn't want to pursue, he didn't press. I felt like it was very thorough. We accomplished a lot in a pretty quick amount of time. He was also very respectful that if I wanted to continue in the future, having him being the first male dermatologist I'd had and because I had gross and private girly parts.
- Reviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Barbieri was professional and good and I don't hesitate to go to him in the future and to consider him my dermatologist.
- Reviewed on 3/8/2026
Dr. Barbieri is an exceptional provider. He is by far the most compassionate provider I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He listened actively, validated my feelings regarding my concerns, and was very thorough in not only his examination but also in explaining his findings and the recommended treatments. I have struggled with my skin for over a decade now and been to many dermatologists. None of them could match Dr. Barbieri in bedside manner or in expertise. I'm incredibly grateful to have found him and feel fortunate to have access to his great care.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
They kindly saw me and very fast in dermatology when I actually had an appointment with my PCP and could not do the procedure. They could not, but they could do it in dermatology. So both the doctor and she was actually a nurse physician, practicer, how do you recall it, versus a nurse, but they were both very good, very kind, and they're doing follow-up with me now. So it's good. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 2/5/2026
This provider made me feel heard, he made me feel seen, he made me feel cared for and understood. The way he explained my medications, my condition, all different aspects, he explained it very thoroughly. He answered my questions very thoroughly. He was quick to answer them. I felt like he genuinely understood my condition and wanted to help. I have seen many doctors for my condition within the past five years. This is genuinely the first doctor that I've ever seen that has made me feel something other than hopeless and defeated and more confused because most doctors, I'm the one who brings the medication and the research and the fact that he had printed out research and had explained my condition and had prior knowledge of it really showed that he is caring and wants to help and is knowledgeable and finally a doctor that has ?
- Reviewed on 2/3/2026
My doctor had the knowledge and experience to quickly identify any skin conditions he saw or I thought I had as non problematic.
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent medical care
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
This provider was thorough, listened very carefully and was respectful. He ensured I understood everything he said and wrote down recommendations. He made sure all my questions and concerns were addressed.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
I always enjoy my interaction with Dr B. He is prompt and efficient but still takes the time to sit down for a moment and ask how things are going beyond just the dermis and epidermis.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
I had a good experience with Dr. Barbieri. He was helpful and knowledgeable. I needed a refill of a prescription, and he sent the refill to my pharmacy.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr Barbieri is a a kind, compassionate and bright doctor.
- Reviewed on 1/15/2026
Would have liked to have discussed more of my problem regarding the swelling in the area of my left shin.
- Reviewed on 1/9/2026
I think John did a very professional job and I really appreciated the care that he took in making sure that I did not have any drug interaction.
- Reviewed on 1/9/2026
I was relieved to get an appointment in a reasonable time frame. I was extremely satisfied with Dr. Barbieri. He was engaged when listening to my concerns, very knowledgeable and thorough. I appreciated his professionalism, teaching, and bedside manner. I am grateful to have been connected with Dr. Barbieri for my dermatology concerns.
- Reviewed on 12/25/2025
Dr. Barbieri, the nurse and medical assistant are very nice
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Barbieri was very professional, patient, understanding and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
He's super helpful and knowledgeable. I really appreciate his help.
- Reviewed on 12/9/2025
Exceptional visit, where DR., PA. Nurses and staff that I worked were all very professional
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
Dr Barbieri is a very committed , caring and competent physician.
- Reviewed on 11/9/2025
Incredibly competent, professional and personable.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Very efficient office and staff. No significant wait time. Doctor was very thorough with exam and explanation. I'm very pleased
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
It was a good experience. He seemed to know what he was doing and informed me as he went along about why and what he was doing.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
He's the best!
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
I found Dr Barbieri knowledgeable, involved, efficient and effective.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Dr. Barbieri and his assistant [redacted] were two of the finest physicians I have ever been treated by. [redacted] was extremely thorough with her examination and her explanation of dermatological matters. Dr. Barbieri was thorough, professional, and very personable. He was emphatic that if I ever had any questions, I should contact him and he would immediately respond! Again, I cannot say enough positive things about these two fine physicians.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
He is a wonderful doctor
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
The doctor saw me promptly. I was able to get an appointment in a short period of time. The doctor was very thorough and addressed my concerns thoroughly.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Barbieri was extraordinarily helpful, insightful, sensitive, and clear. He prescribed a medication I've been using, and it is already clearing up the problem that he identified. And it's easy to use, and I'm feeling great about it. So I thank him very much.