About John Christopher Trinidad, MD, MPH
John Trinidad MD MPH FAAD (He/Him) is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Clinical Faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital. He completed medical school at the University of California, San Francisco with a focus on addressing health disparities through the UCSF Program in Medical Education for the Urban Underserved (PRIME-US). After graduating, he achieved a Master’s in Public Health at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard University. Dr. Trinidad completed his dermatology residency at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio where he served as Chief Resident of Medical Education. He joined the faculty of The Ohio State University Division of Dermatology and practiced there for 5 years, earning the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. As OSU faculty he served as the Director of Inpatient Dermatology Consultation Services, Director of the OSU Dermatology Prison Clinic, and founder of the interdisciplinary HIV Dermatology Clinic.
Dr. Trinidad currently serves as clinical faculty at our Boston location and at the MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center. Dr. Trinidad is also clinical faculty with the Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program. He provides medical dermatology care with clinical interests including inpatient dermatology consultations, infectious diseases, sexually transmitted infections, skin cancer screening, skin of color, acne, psoriasis, porphyria, and eczema. His research interests include complex medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology consultations, LGBT health, health disparities, Care for patients experiencing homelessness and health policy.
Dr. Trinidad is active in both state and national societies. Before coming to Massachusetts, he was elected to the Ohio Dermatological Association Board of Trustees to serve multiple terms on the Board. He has served on the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Diversity Taskforce Committee, the AAD Expert Resource Group on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender/Sexual and Gender Minority (LGBT/SGM) Health, and the AAD Congressional Policy Committee He continues to be active in graduate medical education, mentoring dermatology residents and medical students.
Dr. Trinidad is a collaborative member of the Transgender Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Clinical Interests:
- Dermatology (general)
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
- Infectious diseases in dermatology
- LGBTQ and Transgender Skin Issues
- Porphyria
- Psoriasis
- Skin cancer
- Skin of color
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Spanish
Locations
Mass General Dermatology
50 Staniford St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2914
Charlestown HealthCare Center
73 High St.
Charlestown , MA 02129
Phone: 617-724-8135
Medical Education
- MD, University of California - San Francisco
- Residency, Harbor UCLA Medical Center
- Residency, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Division of Dermatology
American Board Certifications
- Dermatology, American Board of Dermatology
Accepted Insurance Plans
- 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
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Dr. John Trinidad is a true professional. Very caring and informative.
Can't say enough good things. Excellent care
First meeting. Went well . On time. Sociable. Thorough. Very satisfied with the appointment.
Excellent doctor who really cares about his patients.
I was very satisfied with this care provided, Dr. Trinidad. Thank you.
Dr. Trinidad is a kind, caring and compassionate doctor who is a wonderful listener who provides quality care. He spends as much time as is needed with his patients and knows his patients needs from visit to visit. All doctors should be like Dr. Trinidad.
Dr. Trinidad is the best! He listens to you and asks your opinion on your treatment. He is also very thorough, thoughtful, and professional.
Excellent care and attention to details.
Dr Trinidad is an exceptional physician, very knowledgeable, and very patient. He truly listens , and provides clear information and recommendations.
Pleasant patient visit. Didn't feel rushed and I had all my questions answered. The doctor was very respectful and courteous.