Lynn A. Baden, MD
MPH · BOARD-CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST · 25+ YEARS
Harvard Combined Dermatology trained, with a Master's in Public Health from Yale. A second-generation dermatologist with more than 25 years in practice.
Dr. Baden completed her dermatology training at the Harvard Combined Dermatology program. She also completed a medical internship at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she obtained a Master's in Public Health (MPH) in Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Dr. Baden received her M.D. degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and is a graduate of Smith College with an A.B. in Biochemistry.
A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Baden has been practicing dermatology for more than 25 years. In addition to her expertise in medical and surgical dermatology, Dr. Baden has extensive experience with lasers, fillers, Botulinum toxin (Botox), sclerotherapy, and PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections for hairloss.
“One could say that Dermatology is in my blood because I am a second generation Dermatologist, following in my father's footsteps. I inherited his love not only of medicine, but also of taking care of patients with compassion and understanding. My first-class training in Dermatology has prepared me to manage skin diseases from simple to complex. With more than 25 years of practice, I bring a great deal of experience and depth to caring for my patients. I look forward to partnering with you to address your concerns.”
Specialties and clinical focus
skin cancer, rashes, rare diseases and adult dermatologic conditions
treatment of abnormal moles, and skin cancer including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
lasers for redness, brown spots and hair removal; fillers for facial volume loss; Botulinum toxin (Botox) for wrinkles, sclerotherapy, and PRP injections for hairloss.
Where Dr. Baden trained and teaches
- Admitting physician, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
- Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology
- Fellow, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
- Member, American Society of Laser Medicine
- Member, Women's Dermatologic Society
- Member, Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology
- Member, New England Dermatological Society
- Member, Massachusetts Medical Society
Dr. Baden has authorized several book chapters including one on “Dermatitis”, in Primary Care Dermatology as well as “Common Dermatologic Problems” in Primary Care of Women. She also wrote a chapter for Clinical Manual of Problems in Dermatology on “Blistering Disorders.”
Dr. Baden has articles in many journals including Dermatitis, The International Journal of Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Archives in Dermatology, The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Journal of Public Health, Archives in Environmental Health, and the American Journal of Epidemiology. She has also presented her work at national meetings of American Contact Dermatitis Society and the American Academy of Dermatology.
What patients say about Dr. Baden
Dr. Baden was highly recommended to me from a friend who has been a patient there for several years. I have now been to her office twice for separate issues that she was able to diagnose and resolved after following her recommendations. She seems to run on schedule which is a nice change from some other specialty offices I have been to in the past. Dr. Baden is a great dermatologist and her staff is always very friendly. Would absolutely recommend her to others!
Dr. Baden is a second-generation dermatologist, following in her father's footsteps.
Dr. Baden inherited her father's love of medicine — and of taking care of patients with compassion and understanding.
With more than 25 years of practice and Harvard Combined Dermatology training, she brings a great deal of experience and depth to caring for her patients.
10 Laurel Avenue
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(781) 235-8155
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Dr. Baden is a longtime resident of Newton and is a graduate of Newton North High School. She enjoys photography and gardening and has won awards for her floral designs. She shares her home with her husband and two Great Danes.
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