About Maria Beatrice Alora, MD
Born in the Philippines, Maria B. Alora Palli, M.D. received her medical degree and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. After completing her residency in dermatology at the University of Santo Tomas, she completed several fellowships. She completed a dermatology fellowship at the National Skin Centre in Singapore and Gunma University in Japan and three fellowships at Harvard Medical School: Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Dermatology, Laser Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Clinical Research in Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Dr. Palli has co-authored numerous published articles that appear in journals such as the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Archives in Dermatology, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, and Lasers in Surgery & Medicine and a book entitled Illustrated Cutaneous & Aesthetic Laser Surgery. She is the Director of Mass General's Clinical Unit for Research Trials in Skin (CURTIS) where she manages clinical trials evaluating new therapies and devices for a broad spectrum of skin diseases including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, alopecia, skin aging, and acne. She has a particular interest in psoriasis, phototherapy and photodynamic therapy.
Clinical Interests:
- Clinical trials
- Photodynamic therapy
- Psoriasis
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Filipino
Locations
Mass General Dermatology
50 Staniford St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2914
Medical Education
- MD, University of Santo Tomas
- MD, University of Santo Tomas, Faculty of Medicine & Surgery
- Residency, Santo Tomas University Hospital
- Fellowship, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, National Skin Centre
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
- Medicare ACO
- 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.
She was very quick because my main concern (eczema) was pretty much all better. I brought up another concern (skin tag), which she took care of, but didn't discuss it in detail with me. I looked at the medical notes online and got more information there than I did from her.
PDT treatment so a little different experience. Dr. Alora was good in explaining. I've had PDT previously so I knew what to expect. RN [redacted] was exceptional. She was polite and professional.
Dr. Alora is a truly focused Living God:-)
Dr Alora is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.
Understood, the areas I thought were an issue, dryness, Dr Alora, assured me your well. [redacted]
Everyone in the office was extremely nice. The Dr. was so knowledgeable, kind, and interesting in helping me. Such a good experience.
Thank you Dr. Alora!
Knowledgeable, friendly and thorough
The doctor was awesome and the girl at the front desk was the best. She took care of me. [redacted]
I had some semi-urgent care from a different dermatologist in the department last summer. Dr. Alora knew about that treatment, and provided some follow up care in a courteous and efficient way. This was in addition to the regular skin-check I was there to receive.