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Sandy Sharon Tsao

Sandy Sharon Tsao, MD

Dermatology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Dermatology Clinic
  2. Massachusetts General Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Laser & Cosmetic Surgery, 1999
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Dermatology, 1998
  • Internship: Boston Children's Hospital (for MD/DO), Internal Medicine, 1995
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology: American Board of Dermatology, 1998

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
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

259 ratings, 122 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Tsao is awesome!

  • Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Tsao is a magnificent physician, articulate, caring, extremely knowledgeable and excellent practitioner.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    It really exceeded my expectations. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Very kind and compassionate.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I wish my PCP was like her!

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Everyone I saw answered all my questions and presented the various options in a lucid and detailed manner. I look forward to continuing my care with Dr. Tsao and her team.

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Dr Tsao was compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable. She came highly recommended and we were overall very pleased with our experience!

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    So positive. Great energy. Good info

  • Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr Tsao has been my dermatologist for many years. I trust her completely. Besides being extremely knowledgeable, she's a kind and delightful human being. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Tsao is a true professional, and does a thorough examination.

  • Reviewed on 12/21/2025

    It is always fabulous!

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr. Tsao is the best!

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    She was pleasant and competent.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Outstanding professional. One of the best. Competent, kind, extremely knowledgeable, and approachable. Exudes competency and trust.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    She always listens to my concerns and takes time to answer any questions.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I feel really confident in her ability and appreciate her manner. I had to wait but she was apologetic .

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    She was great!

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Wonderful staff, great experience. Dr. Tsao went above-and-beyond.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    My provider was efficient, knowledgable, warm, made me feel completely at ease, and confident. She could not have been more encouraging.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Excellent care. Wouldn't go anywhere else

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Tsao is wonderful. She is kind, compassionate and very skilled.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Very professional, complete exam

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr Tsau is always pleasant, supportive, informative and caring

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr. Tsao was incredibly knowledgable, kind and helpful. Her time listening to my concerns, her expertise in knowing what is on my skin and how to treat it, and her warm and bright disposition made me leave my appointment feeling truly cared for and confident in her approach. I'm excited to continue with Dr. Tsao and have already been recommending her to friends and family!

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    The provider was nice during my assessment. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Thank you doctor for your thoroughness, care, and compassion.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Tsao is an excellent physician and I truly appreciated the extra time she took with me at the end of her day. Many thanks!

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    It was a great experience and I will recommend the doctor and her office to others

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Sandy Tsao is a smart, caring, and highly skilled dermatologist. She is a wonderful practitioner.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    So grateful for being able to see this provider on a timely basis. Five star plus in terms of seeing me for the first time and taking care of my needs and answering any questions I had.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    The experience was as good as it could be. Everyone was thoughtful and respectful. Dr. Tsao is caring, kind, and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr Sandy Tsao is wonderful! She's extremely kind, professional and knowledgeable. I believe she's the best in the business! I appreciate everything she does for me!

  • Reviewed on 10/28/2025

    Sandy Tsao is excellent. Patient, understanding with incredible expertise.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Outstanding care.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Felt very rushed [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    I like her, she listens and keeps you informed.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr. Tsao is great.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Tsao was wonderful! Thoroughly knowledgeable, comfortable, warm; all that I would hope a doctor to be. I was very, very pleased. Am thankful to and for her.

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Dr Tsao is an excellent top-notch doctor

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Friendly and professional staff!

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    She is wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Tsao is my dermatologist since years! SHE'S THE BEST!

  • Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Very caring and knowledgible physician.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Very good.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    As always, Dr. Tsao is always professional. This is an annual skin check and she always remembers facts from previous visits. She has a great bedside manner - she listens well and is very clear about next steps.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    It took 1 1/2 years to get to see my dermatologist. That is too long. Please hire more staff in this area.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Tsao is terrific. I love going to see her. She's always very helpful, very friendly, and I feel totally comfortable with her taking care of me.

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    This was a consult. So far so good.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Great!

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Tsao performed a laser procedure on my legs with outstanding results! She's highly professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. The entire experience was comfortable, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. I am very grateful for her excellent care.

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Dr. Tsao is awesome!! Always listens, very thorough with exam.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr Sandy is the best

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    She is kind , thoughtful and professional

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Have highest confidence in Dr Tsao.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I immediately felt a good rapport with Dr. Tsao. She introduced herself in a very friendly manner and then got right down to business. She knew right away whether she could help my situation as she was straightforward and got right to the point. I felt that I had finally gotten the answers that I needed.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    The hospital requirement to limit appointments to 15 minutes is unfortunate, especially in view of the very high fees you set. The provider was excellent but she was rushed - not her fault, it is the hospital management's fault and makes it appear to value profit over persons.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    Very helpful and understanding

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Excellent doctor and staff.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Tsao is one of the more thoughtful, personable and relatable doctors I have ever experienced. She is interested in me as a person and takes the time to clearly explain her approach to my treatment

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    [redacted] I thought she was fantastic. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I've seen Dr. Tsao 3 times she is always congenial and thoughtful. Her work is efficient and exact the results has been great.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    A pleasure the doctor was very attentive.

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    She is the best!

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Dr. Tsao is one of my favorite doctors at mgh. She always pays close attention to my care and questions.

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Dr. Tsao is absolutely wonderful. I'm completely at ease with her and would recommend highly to anyone

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr. Tsao is experienced in treating scars like mine and offered an option due to her work in this area.

  • Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Sandy Tsao is a wonderful professional physician

  • Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    I was not aware that to a consultation only allowed for 3 issues to be addressed. I would had preferred to be aware of that limitations ahead of time as I felt rushed on the moment.

  • Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr Tsao is an exceptional doctor-caring, knowledgeable and understanding

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Excellent and thorough and very nice

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr. Tsao was absolutely amazing. She's very thorough, but quick and respectful with her exams. She takes time to connect. And it was a very positive experience.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    I was very happy with my experience. I've gone to her before and I was thrilled with her. Absolutely, she's wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    I look forward to seeing Dr. Sandy Tsao, She is upbeat and informative. I have been seeing her for years.

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Tsao is an exceptional caregiver! She listens very well, explains her answers clearly and carefully so that I understand, and follows up on issues regarding my care. She has a current and comprehensive knowledge of her field of expertise and is very thorough in her care. She is an excellent and compassionate physician.

  • Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    The doctor seemed to spend less time than usual though there was a new growth on the right, middle side of my skull.

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Great

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Great!

  • Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    She is always wonderful and caring. Make me feel like family. Always happy to see me

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Our nurse and Dr Tsao were incredibly kind and attentive. My daughter was very nervous about her procedure and they made her feel at ease. They were so sweet to her. Very efficient and professional.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr. Tsao has a style of communication that made me feel very supported and optimistic.

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Sandy Tsao is the kindest, most competent, lovely physician I've ever had the experience being treated by. I'm [redacted] years old. I've been seeing her for probably 30 years. I am so grateful that I have met her and have had the privilege of being her patient. I feel very confident that she's got it covered, that she knows what she's doing, and she certainly makes me feel comfortable as her patient.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Tsao was amazing. She was incredibly thorough and very personable! I would absolutely recommend her to my family and friends.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    This physican is a great role model.

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr. Tsao is wonderful. She's kind, she's reassuring, she explains everything, she takes her time. I would give her 100% endorsement. She's phenomenal.

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr. Tsao was friendly and easy to talk with as was the fellow who was working with her. She provided me with a way forward.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Tsao is the best doctor I have ever had in the dermatology department at MGH. I have no complaints only good things to say. I hope she is there for eternity?

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Great bedside manner , I felt very comfortable and appreciative of her care .

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr. Tsao is a fabulous physician. I feel very lucky to be a patient in her practice. She is thorough, a great listener and explainer. Dr. Tsao also has an incredibly warm manner, which always makes me feel welcomed when I see her. She had a resident with her who was also excellent.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    It was a very pleasant and reassuring visit.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Fantastic doctor . She listened carefully and provided options to my problem that I didn't know existed. Dr. Tsao is both welcoming and extremely knowledgeable. Tops in her field and THE VERY BEST.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Easy to talk with and got straight to the point.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    The resident [redacted] and DrTsao were both excellent and so nice. The best!

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Tsao is the best... from start to finish thorough, compassionate and interested in the follow-up after care at home... she took cellphone calls throughout the weekend and she responded to every text sent IMMEDIATELY with detailed instructions and directions... i would recommend Dr Tsao HIGHLY, extremely professional and compassionate... she's the best!

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Great doctor, always thorough and caring regarding my health. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dt. Tsao is very thoughtful. She seems to remember -or looks up - the information she needs. I do appreciate that she knows my needs.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Tsao is wonderful

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr Tsao as always, considerate and helpful with any questions she's very skilled at what she does and I appreciate being one of her patience. The nurses and the staff, the creature were always pleasant and helpful and I also appreciate that.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    I've been under Dr. Sandy Tsao's care for over 20 years. She is up-to-date with the specific field knowledge. She is open minded and provides the best care in her field.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr. Tsao is extremely competent as well as very kind.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    So I came in for a dermatology visit to just kind of address a few things. The provider herself, she was very nice. She did have a student with her. I've been a patient. I also work for Mass General Hospital, so I understand it is a teaching hospital. I felt like she was more into teaching her student things about me than it was to actually focus on my actual care. My other huge issue is I understand, again, dermatology is very busy and they have every, you know, an appointment every 15 minutes. However, I have never left an appointment where I felt actually more confused than when I came in. She kind of just rushed through everything, told me that these are things that I need to utilize and that was pretty much it. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Dr. Tsao always provides excellent care

  • Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Everyone in the practice is lovely and I have complete confidence in the expert, thoughtful quality of care I receive.

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Sandy for me is the best. I have been coming to her for years. I want to say five years now. And I cannot, like, I cannot. She's just the best. Her nurse always makes me feel so comfortable. She's always looking out to make sure I'm comfortable with any procedure. Thank you so much. The results are amazing.

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Dr. Tsao was attentive, and she listened carefully and addressed all of my questions and concerns

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr.Tsao is attentive and caring in her approach

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Tsao is always very kind, efficient and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    The Doctor and the nurse were professional and wonderful people.

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    I have been going to Dr. Tsao for years and her knowledge and bedside manner is stellar.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Profound Knowledge and kindness

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr. Tsao is professional, caring, and is truly interested in her patients! She listens to concerns and provides answers in an understanding manner! Her staff provides a welcoming and caring atmosphere! I highly recommend her as a provider!

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Very willing to spend the time with me to explain all my options.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    excellent in all aspects

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Tsao is always totally professional at all times.

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Excellent as always!!!

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. was extremely kind.Appreciated her inquiring about recent heart surgery & he I was feeling

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Made me feel very comfortable and listened to concerns.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr Tsao is wonderful. She is efficient, kind and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2025

    Dr Tsao is very observant, kind, caring, thoughtful and professional. She is a pleasure.