Portrait of Dr. Anne LaRaia
Dermatologist

Anne LaRaia, MD

FCCP · FAAD · FASDS · DUAL BOARD-CERTIFIED

Tufts-trained, dual board-certified in Dermatology and in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Grew up in Wellesley.

DualBoard-Certified
TuftsSchool of Medicine
WellesleyNative
Education & Training

Dr. LaRaia grew up in Wellesley and is a graduate of Wellesley High School. She attended Smith College and was graduated with honors. She is a graduate of Tufts Medical School. Dr. LaRaia completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Tufts Medical Center and was honored to be selected as Chief Medical Resident at Tufts.

She then completed fellowships in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. LaRaia was an attending physician in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine in the Partners Health System before returning to Tufts Medical Center for her residency in Dermatology. Dr. LaRaia was once again honored to be selected as Chief Resident at Tufts, this time in Dermatology. Board Certified in Dermatology, as well as in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Dr. LaRaia was an Assistant Professor at Tufts Medical Center where she lectured regularly at Tufts Medical School and trained residents to become Dermatologists. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

In Dr. LaRaia's Own Words
“I came to medicine because of my interest in the ever-evolving science of medicine and my desire to help people. I have been fortunate to receive extensive training in both Dermatology and in Internal Medicine, and I believe that this training provides me not only with insights and skills to care for patients with simple and complex skin conditions, but also an understanding of how their skin disease relates to their overall health. I look forward to getting to know each new patient who walks into my office as well as the opportunity to work together to improve each patient's health.”
Areas of focus

Specialties and clinical focus

Medical

Acne, rosacea, warts, molluscum, eczema, skin allergies, psoriasis, diseases of the hair and nails, and skin cancer. Dr. LaRaia published an article on the treatment of granuloma annulare with adalimumab.

Surgical

Removal of skin growths, treatment of skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Cosmetic

Non-surgical facial rejuvenation via BOTOX® and Dysport®; laser treatments, and skin care.

Affiliations & credentials

Where Dr. LaRaia trained and teaches

Hospital affiliations
  • Admitting physician, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Patient stories

What patients say about Dr. LaRaia

Dr. LaRaia has made my husband and me extremely comfortable. She is very thorough and has a lot of patience when you ask her questions. Great patient-and-doctor skills. She is great!
Diana, Age 68 — Tewksbury, MA
Dr. LaRaia has treated my 7 year old with kindness and patience.
Angela, Age 40 — Tewksbury, MA
Did you know

Dr. LaRaia is dual board-certified in Dermatology and in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.

Twice selected as Chief Resident at Tufts — first in Internal Medicine, later in Dermatology.

Her dual training brings an understanding of how skin disease relates to overall health to every patient visit.

Dermatology and Skin Care Associates office in Wellesley
Our Office

10 Laurel Avenue
Wellesley, Massachusetts

HoursOpen today

Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Contact

(781) 235-8155

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Outside the office

Dr. LaRaia lives with her husband, son, and dogs. In her spare time she enjoys fly fishing, hiking, photography, and cross country skiing.

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