


Dr. Joseph Merola, MD
Dr. Joseph Merola, MD is a dermatologist in Boston, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
221 Longwood Ave # 620C Boston, MA 02115At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Merola specializes in the areas of Dermatology, Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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About Me
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Dr. Joseph Merola, MD is a dermatologist in Boston, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital...read moreDermatology
Rheumatology
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Brigham And Women's Hospital - Rheumatology
Fellowship HospitalBrigham And Women's Hospital - Internal Medicine
Residency HospitalNew York University Medical Center - Dermatology
Residency HospitalHospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Internship HospitalNew York University
Medical School, 2005New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2005Harvard Medical School
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Quantification of pre-existing radiographic damage and its relationship with joint activity and long-term clinical outcomes with secukinumab therapy in patients with psoriatic arthritis, 2022-12-28
Report from the International Dermatology Outcome Measures, 2022-08-10
Treatment of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Psoriasis: A Systematic Review, 2022-02-23
Coronary microvascular dysfunction in patients with psoriasis, 2020-05-17
Patterns of Systemic Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis in the United States: 2004-2015, 2018-03-23
Psoriasis and Cardiovascular Disease: Novel Mechanisms and Evolving Therapeutics, 2021-09-01
SEAM-PsA: Seems like methotrexate works in Psoriatic Arthritis?, 2019-03-01
Corrigendum: Efficacy of ixekizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, 2023-03-10
Emerging Therapies in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus, 2022-07-11
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus disease assessment: Highlighting CLE outcome measures, 2022-10-14
Psoriasis, Psoriati Arthritis, and Risk of Gout in U.S. Men and Women, 2014-03-20
Focus on Eczema
Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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