Arianne S Kourosh, MD, MPH
Not currently accepting new patients
4.5 average rating from 60 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Nantucket, MA
Dr. Kourosh is a board certified dermatologist and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. As the founding director of Massachusetts General Hospital’s (MGH) Dermatology Division of Community Health, Dr. Kourosh has built and led the division providing access to dermatologic care for underserved communities and multiple community programs to serve them. As the founding director of MGH’s Skin of Color Program, Dr. Kourosh created a medical home and center for research for skin conditions disproportionately affecting people of color. She is the founder and director of Harvard’s pro-bono laser clinic and tattoo removal program assisting those escaping gangs and human trafficking become safe and reintegrate into society, winning national awards for its impact, and chaired the American Academy of Dermatology’s task force on human trafficking. Dr. Kourosh has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and served in the AAD's delegation to Congress and a national task force interfacing with the FDA on healthcare economics and access to affordable medications for patients with skin disease. Dr. Kourosh developed the Skin Advocate iPhone app, a free app connecting patients with advocacy organizations for their skin conditions. Dr. Kourosh has served as Editor in Chief of Dialogues in Dermatology, the official podcast and medical education program of the American Academy of Dermatology, educating thousands of physicians around the world. She is the Editor of the Medical Humanities section of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and a contributing writer for Harvard Health and US News & World Report. She authored the Facing Skin Conditions series of books to help people with conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, acne, burns and scars, navigate their wellness journey, featured by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Dr. Kourosh’s research at the intersection of dermatology and public health — including her pioneering work on Zoom dysmorphia, skin impacts of the Covid19 vaccine, climate factors and pollution impacts on skin diseases and aging, especially in vulnerable populations, and on the skin signs of human trafficking — has reached national and international impact, and has been featured on the Today Show, The Daily Show, PBS, and Boston Globe Media, and in Oprah magazine, Reader’s Digest, The Huffington Post, and Wired magazine, among numerous others, and for which she has been a featured speaker at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Dr. Kourosh served as Director of the Center for Lasers and Aesthetics in the Department of Dermatology at Brown before joining a premier aesthetic dermatology clinic on Park Avenue and now serving as Director of Aesthetics for Nantucket Cottage Hospital, where she practices and publishes research, lectures globally at the intersection of aesthetics, longevity and regenerative medicine. Dr. Kourosh has won numerous awards including MGH’s Clinician-Teacher Award, Harvard Medical School's Dean's Community Service Award, and Boston's Top Doctors. In 2020 she received the AAD's Presidential Citation for outstanding service during the COVID19 crisis, and then presidential citations again from the AAD and American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) for her advocacy for patients affected by human trafficking, and the International League of Dermatology Society’s Humanitarian Award for global leadership in building medical infrastructures to assist patients affected by trafficking and she has been named one of Medscape's 25 Rising Stars in Medicine.
Education & Training
- Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dermatology, 2013
- Internship: Tulane University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2010
- Medical Education: UT Southwestern Medical School, 2009
Board Certifications
- Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- Persian (Farsi)
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.5 average rating from 60 reviews
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Very knowledgeable
2026-09-07
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Very thorough and knowledgeable
2026-09-07
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Excellent Service
2026-08-22
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The visit felt rushed to me, although she did make sure she asked me to answer if I had any questions, and I did feel a little bit rushed. I was able to get a few of my questions in. However, I forgot to ask a couple more that I had because I felt that she was very pressed for time. I was hoping to develop more of a rapport with the dermatologist on island so that I was comfortable seeing her on an annual basis at least. And I just didn't have the impression that maybe she had time for that. So that's my only concern was the kind of the lack of time and the hurriedness about the appointment.
2026-08-21
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All went well. N o issues.
2026-08-20
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Perfectly thorough, professional and friendly
2026-07-29
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Extremely professional and a caring provider.
2026-07-29
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She was like a tornado. She came in, pulling at the Johnny I had on looking at my body, never once telling me what she was doing. I waited for approximately 15 minutes to be seen and she was in and out in less than 5 minutes. [redacted]
2026-07-29
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Dr. Kourosh is the finest dermatologist I have ever, ever seen in my 78 years. I have a history of melanoma and she was thorough, professional, experienced, gave me extraordinary advice. I would recommend her to anyone. I am so pleased and so grateful that NCH has such a fine doctor. Her nurse, [redacted], they're a great team and I can only give you the highest ratings for my visit and I'm grateful. Thank you.
2026-08-04
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Punctual, affable and professional
2026-07-28
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She did not give me time to explain what my concerns were. She didn't pause to ask if I had any questions. I was in the treatment room for a maximum of three minutes. I go to a dermatologist twice a year and she did not thoroughly look at all of my issues.
2026-06-27
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[redacted] The doctor was professional, courteous, and attentive. [redacted]
2026-06-24
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Yes, I think she was a nice lady. She treated me good. [redacted]
2026-06-13
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Dr Kourosh was excellent. Very informed and very helpful
2026-05-28
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Provider was over 45 minutes late entering the patient room. She was rushed and the appointment was over in a few minutes.
2026-02-20
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Doctor had fantastic energy, was very knowledgeable about the treatment. It felt rushed, we did not have time to even start to talk about one of the primary concerns I had.
2026-02-19
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Courteous, informative and efficient
2026-02-16
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Very good
2026-01-09
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She is great! Things just moved a little quickly, but I know how busy she is.
2026-01-08
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The care provider did a very fine job. I was very impressed by her knowledge and her ability to understand exactly what I needed. And I was very satisfied with the treatment that she provided me. Thank you very much.
2025-12-28
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She was thorough courteous and professional .
2025-12-26
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Outstanding
2025-11-20
Accepted Insurance
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