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Rachel E Meltzer

Rachel E Meltzer, MD, MPH

Dermatology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Dermatology Associates
  2. Brigham and Women's Dermatology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Complex Medical Dermatology, 2022
  • Residency: Boston Medical Center (BMC), Dermatology, 2021
  • Residency: Newton-Wellesley Hospital***, TRANSITIONAL YEAR, 2018
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine, 2017

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 2021

Insurance

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  • 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
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5

284 ratings, 112 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    She is compassionate, has the latest scientific information and is an excellent clinician!

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    The appointment with the dermatologist didn't take long, less than 15 minutes at most. She was very pleasant and kind. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 2/28/2026

    Listens, explains, and is compassionate

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Can't say enough positive and thorough!

  • Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    so caring

  • Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Excellent interaction and confidence in the advice and consul.

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    I believe she does everything she can to help you.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I really like the doctor she was nice yet in a hurry. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr Meltzer was great. She examined my skin very carefully and answered every question, and fear, completely. This gave me great confidence to know that I was in good hands. When you get old and spots start appearing on your skin it is very easy to think the worst. But seeing her take her time and examine every spot closely gave me confidence that I was okay. I felt she took her time and did not try to rush through anything. So when my appointment was over I felt very happy that everything was good. It's always nice to leave a doctor's appointment with a smile on your face that everything is good and you are in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I was glad she knew what my diagnosis was and ordered an MRI and a medication possibly to help my symptoms. Sad to know there's no cure, but that's not a reflection on her.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    She was very caring and informative

  • Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    First time seeing this provider [redacted]. Provider was excellent. Will likely see her again

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Great experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Very professional

  • Reviewed on 1/19/2026

    Caring and concern

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I really appreciate Dr Meltzer very much. I always feel like she is willing to help and cares. What more could you ask for

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I always have a positive experience with Dr. Rachel, and now with Dr. [redacted]. I have a difficult skin problem, and I feel like I am working with a team that is caring, smart, informed, and persistently working for healing.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Typically see another Dermatologist, but Dr. Meltzer was great

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Very thorough and personable and doesn't rush you

  • Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Meltzer is the BEST! She listens, is patient, caring, and helpful. She always follows up with past concerns and knows what to look for and talk about (I've had doctors who have no idea who I am or what I'm there for). I always feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    I felt supported and heart. The treatment that was recommended helped and relieved the skin issue. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    She is competent and respectful!

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Put my mind at ease over my skin condition

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable and kind.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr Meltzer explained everything she was goin to do.She made sure I experienced no discomfort.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Professional, good listener, very personable

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is amazing in that she listens and truly picks up on concerns that a patient may have. She will monitor the work of my skin surgeon who is treating me for basal cell and squamous cell cancer. It is comforting that 2 well-educated physicians are watching my prognosis. Along with being an excellent physician, she has a wonderful personality. I am Very Pleased with Dr. Meltzer.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I did not like this provider. She informed that she has rules and I couldn't ask questions outside of itch related things. I found that odd and ridiculous since she is working for me. She also said I should go to therapy because I worry. All my worry is valid because I care about my health. Plus, I have medicine that puts me at increased risk for skin cancer. She isn't the right care provider for me.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    First time with this provider- she helped me feel comfortable and at ease- was extremely kind, professional, courteous and provided excellent care. Hopefully I will be able to keep her as my dermatologist.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    She is Great

  • Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Pleasant Attentive Competent

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Meltzer was thorough, knowledgeable, and personable.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Knowledgeable, respectful, and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I wish I didn't feel as rushed

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    She us excellent and really helps me

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    She was excellent. Very compassionate and understanding and a credit to the profession.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I feel she has my best interests at heart.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is great ! So lucky to have her!

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    My answers really speak for themselves

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Easy - punctual, professional, quick. Gave me a ton of confidence in the guidance I was providing for better skin care. Set up a follow up session in 12 months.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Absolutely phenomenal. Saw me in a timely manner. Made sure I was taken care of, listened to what I had to say, answered every question I had, and always made sure I feel safe and comfortable in the environment I'm in. Definitely one of the best doctors I've ever had to deal with, and I've had to deal with quite a few.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. Rachel Meltzer was extremely professional and thorough. She listened to my concerns and took action.

  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr Meltzer was very kind. This was my first visit with her. Since I had experience with these skin conditions before our conversation was easy.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Excellent, caring dr ,

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Efficient and professional

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is very thorough, professional and compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    She was amazing

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Awesome Dr and staff. I could not be happier.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Very good

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    She was kind, sincere and knowledgeable about the issue.

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    After 7 years of seeing providers for my problem, this provider had a diagnosis and treatment plan.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    She was very nice. Explained everything.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Excellent services

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I didn't realize that BWH Foxboro had an urgent care dermatologist. Was glad that I was able to see Dr. Meltzer within 2 days.

  • Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    I felt very safe and positive with my visit - things were explained with caring words.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    We were so grateful to meet with Dr. Meltzer. We've never had such a good physician's appointment with anybody in our history. She was so knowledgeable and right away picked up on my condition based on all of my plethora of symptoms and could sympathize and quickly come up with a plan. She was amazing. I also appreciated having the fellows and teaching physicians with her to bounce additional ideas off of. We are really grateful to have an appointment with her. I only wish she wasn't so busy so that I didn't feel like I was bothering her when I reached out with additional information or questions, but I understand why she is so highly sought after. Thank you, Dr. Meltzer.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    The visit was very rushed [redacted]. I overall trust that the provider made the best decision, I just wish she explained a bit better why she was doing it.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is amazing! Listens, provides options.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Always pleasant

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    She was appropriately cautious, taking two skin biopsies in areas of concern. She was professional-& yet also warm and approachable.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Great people skills - spoke clearly - eye contact - pleasant - knowledgeable - explained clearly

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Meltzer was very knowledgeable, professional, and thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    [redacted] I did not feel as if she looked at my issue (lump on my nose) I did not feel that she paid attention, I felt dismissed, rushed, and like she was abrupt. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Follow-up call was unexpected and informative. Dr. was proactive in suggesting and giving me a referral [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is a caring, professional. She is thorough and makes me feel comfortable and confident in here care.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    great

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    It is such a wonderful thing to have an emergency Dermatologist you can trust and who takes care of your problem professionally and efficiently. Dr Meltzer is the best of the best! I highly recommend her.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr.Meltzer is a welcome addition to this practice. She is warm, personable, thorough and smart. I was impressed that she had reviewed my medical history, which is daunting. She made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    excellent.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    So lucky to have this level of professionalism and thoughtful care.

  • Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    She is friendly, respectful and makes you feel at ease.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Meltzer addressed my concern thoroughly, explaining everything step by step that was happening during the procedure of removing tissue for a biopsy. She also called me with my biopsy results as soon as they came in. I really appreciated the timely manner in keeping me informed. She set me up with a 2 month follow up to check it again. I am very pleased with her kind, gentle, knowledgeable and professional & supportive manner.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    She listened carefully and came up with a plan.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Excellent experience with lead physician, resident and nurse. Their thoroughness in knowing my medications and medical history was amazing. I felt confident that we are on the right healing track.

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Very attentive and helpful

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Thoughtful, highly knowledgeable, and attentive. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    She was very upbeat and pleasant she took care of the issues that I was concerned about.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very courteous & professional. Very informative and answered my questioins.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Awesome!Very caring

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Professional and personable. Liked discussion of options.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    She is an amazing doctor

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is the kindest, most attentive doctor I have seen for this problem. I consider her my lifeline to symptom-free health. She explains things, listens to me, and treats me like a human being. She is excellent and I am so grateful to have found her.

  • Reviewed on 7/25/2025

    My appointment with the doctor was good, very fast and quick. And actually, I was out before my appointment. Actually, time is supposed to start. So it was very quick and efficient and the job was done very good.

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    I was thrilled with the time she took with my care. She made me feel comfortable with my problem and was kind and helpful with my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr Meltzer seemed genuinely invested in providing me a diagnosis

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    It was a nice experience and received great explanation and needed treatment. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr Meltzer was amazing! Gave me suggestions & advice no other provider could.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Was grateful I could get into the emergency dermatology/skin clinic. The provider appeared knowledgeable. The only constructive feedback I would provide for her is that the speaks very fast and if she could speak a bit slower, a patient would not need to have her repeat her information.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent care with a great personable manner

  • Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    The doctor is extremely professional and courteous, very personable, always explains everything very clearly. She clearly loves what she does and is very invested on keeping her patients' skin healthy and non-cancerous. Just a great doctor all around. Thanks so much.

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Excellent provider, attentive, responsive, highly recommend

  • Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Dr. Meltzer was very nice, accommodating, patient and listened to my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Doctor is outstanding, the best dermatologist I have seen in my almost 57 years. She is intelligent, kind, thorough, very caring as my Dad passed if melanoma. Outstanding and I am very thankful.

  • Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very attentive and offered good information.

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr Meltzer is skilled, pleasant, focused on giving the best care possible and decisively performed a biopsy with a kind manner- I could not be more grateful.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is so experienced and just a wonderful person. She really wants to help out. I appreciate all the care and all the time that she did spend with me. It's a short visit, but we got a lot done. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Fabulous. Remembered me, knew my history. Definitely recommend her

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I saw her for the first time because my typical provider was not available and I've actually grown to prefer to see her, she is thorough and thoughtful and is willing to get creative to help manage my deceptively complex issue. I also appreciate how thorough her notes are, it's so easy to refer back to mychart and have clear guidelines and summaries in her notes to refer to while I trial the medications and plans she suggested, much more so than most other providers I see across specialties. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. Meltzer is a wonderful doctor. She has wonderful people skills. She's caring, knowledgeable, and so helpful with all skin issues that I've ever had. I highly recommend her.

  • Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Quick and easy.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Courteous, friendly,knows her stuff

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Everything went beautifully from beginning to end. Thins were done efficiently and on time.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Care provider and nurse were very kind, caring, and took the time to explain the treatment and the at home care. The doctor and nurse were fabulous. They worked well together.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Easy, thorough and informative

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr. Meltzer was amazing. Before seeing me, she read through my entire chart, which is quite thick, at this point. Very few physicians do that these days. We had a detailed discussion about my medical history, all my conditions and medications before she made her diagnosis or suggested a treatment plan. She answered all my questions and was quite clear about how she works and what the plan would be.She was also quite clear that, if the treatments we are trying don't work, there are other options. She is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her field and incredibly personable. I finally feel like I have found someone who can help me with a persistent problem that drives me crazy. It's not life threatening, but incredibly uncomfortable. She also had suggestions to help me with other conditions not directly related to itching. She's one thorough and thoughtful clinician.

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    So, I find that Dr. Meltzer does a lot of outside the box thinking and has a lot of knowledge to apply to different reasonings that people don't normally think of. My test results don't equal what everybody else's does, although I'm sick. So she was able to look through all the madness and try to figure out a direct path to what's causing my illness and my autoimmune. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Great bedside manner and very kind provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    As I was pleased with my last visit, my wife directed me to try to make an appointment for her if I was also pleased with this visit. I did so.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    I was very pleased with how quickly I was brought into an exam room and how soon the doctor came in!

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Rachel Meltzer is a great doctor.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    She's terrific!