About Daniela Sanchez, MD
Daniela Sanchez, MD is a medical dermatologist dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, she is a native Spanish speaker who brings a culturally sensitive approach to patient care.
Dr. Sanchez completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science. She went on to receive her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where she graduated magna cum laude and developed a strong interest in complex medical dermatology. During medical training, Dr. Sanchez pursued research and authored various peer-reviewed journal articles in hidradenitis suppurativa and wound healing at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Dermatology.
Following medical school, Dr. Sanchez completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and her residency in Dermatology at Tufts Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. Throughout residency, Dr. Sanchez received focused training in the diagnosis and management of hair loss disorders, developing a particular interest and expertise in conditions such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and scarring alopecias.
Her clinical interests include hair loss, wound healing, complex medical dermatology, skin of color, and LGBTQ+ health.
Clinical Interests:
- Acne
- Dermatology (general)
- Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
- Hair loss (alopecia)
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Hyperhidrosis
- LGBTQ and Transgender Skin Issues
- Psoriasis
- Warts
- Wound healing
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Languages:
- Spanish
Locations
Mass General Dermatology
50 Staniford St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2914
Chelsea HealthCare Center
151 Everett Ave.
Chelsea, MA 02150
Phone: 617-884-8300
Medical Education
- MD, Boston University School of Medicine
- Residency, Tufts Medical Center
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
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Publications
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Sanchez DP, Kirsner RS, Lev-Tov H. Clinical considerations for managing dermatology patients on systemic immunosuppressive or biologic therapy, or both, during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32380214/
Sanchez DP, Maymone MBC, McLean EO, Kennedy KF, Sahni D, Secemsky EA, Vashi NA. Racial and ethnic disparities in melanoma awareness: A cross-sectional survey. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32380221/
Sanchez D, McLean EO, Maymone MBC, Granados NM, Vashi NA. Patient-provider comparison of dermatology vocabulary understanding: a cross-sectional study in patients from minority ethnic groups. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31845012/
Sanchez DP, Brownstone N, Thibodeaux Q, Reddy V, Myers B, Chan S, Bhutani T. Prescribing Isotretinoin for Transgender Patients: A Call to Action and Recommendations. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33400408/
Sanchez D, Maymone MBC, Vashi NA. Missing the mark on patient comprehension. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33096135/
Sanchez DP, Tookes H, Pastar I, Lev-Tov H. Wounds and Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in People Who Inject Drugs and the Utility of Syringe Service Programs in Their Management. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33913781/
Strazzulla L, Sanchez D, Margileth AM. Commentary on the 3 Most Common Pediatric Dermatologic Disorders Seen by Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, and Pediatric Dermatologists. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32264699/
Weigelt MA, McNamara SA, Sanchez D, Hirt PA, Kirsner RS. Evidence-Based Review of Antibiofilm Agents for Wound Care. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32496980/
Schneider C, Sanchez DP, MacQuhae F, Stratman S, Lev-Tov H. Wound dressings improve quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34610381/
Stratman S, Schneider C, Sanchez D, Lev-Tov H. Burden of food insecurity among people with cutaneous ulcers. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34748209/