Range of COVID-19 skin signs linked to disease severity
Certain skin changes may be the only sign of COVID-19 infection, or may accompany or follow other COVID-19 symptoms, an analysis of data from 716 patients in 31 countries shows.
Esther Freeman, MD, PhD
About Esther Freeman, MD, PhD
Esther E. Freeman MD, PhD, DTM&H is Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School and a board-certified dermatologist. Dr. Freeman attended Dartmouth College, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree summa cum laude. She received both an MSc and a PhD in infectious disease epidemiology as a British Marshall Scholar at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom. She received her medical degree (MD) from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship at Lahey Clinic, followed by dermatology residency at Harvard Medical School. In addition, she received her Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) from the Gorgas Memorial Institute in Peru.
Dr. Freeman is a physician-scientist performing epidemiological research in the area of HIV dermatology and global health. Her particular area of interest is in HIV-associated malignancies including Kaposi’s sarcoma. She has received the most highly cited author award in Epidemiology in AIDS. She is a consultant to the World Health Organization in Geneva in the area of HIV-associated skin disease and at MGH is the Director of Global Health Dermatology.
Since 2020, Dr. Freeman has been researching the effects of COVID-19 on the skin, in collaboration with the American Academy of Dermatology and the International League of Dermatologic Societies. In addition to her research papers on COVID-19 dermatology, her work has been cited extensively in the lay press, including the New York Times, The Washington Post, and National Public Radio.
In addition to general medical dermatology, her clinical interests include infectious diseases of the skin (especially HIV-related disease, leishmaniasis and COVID-19).
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Dermatology (general)
- Global health
- HIV dermatology
- Infectious diseases in dermatology
- Internal medicine, dermatologic disorders
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Languages:
- Italian, Spanish
Locations
Mass General Dermatology
50 Staniford St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2914
Medical Education
- MD, Harvard Medical School
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
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 ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- 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's very understanding for all your needs.
Have always found Dr. Freeman attentive, pleasant and professional
Dr. Freeman is the perfect blend of friendly, informative, and efficient.
Very knowledgeable and compassionate
very busy. almost impossible to get a follow up appointment within the recommended time.
Dr. Freeman was thorough, professional, knowledgeable and personable.
Dr. [redacted], the resident doctor working with Dr. Freeman, initially spent a lot of time examining me, and then used the freezing instrument/liquid nitrogen on about dozen spots or so after Dr. Freeman examined me. Both were quite pleasant and professional.
Dr. Freeman is an excellent doctor. Thorough and communicative. She also always has a resident who is working with her over the year and it is clear that she trains them very well.
Excellent provider.
Yes, Dr. Freeman is always attentive, very knowledgeable, and takes time to listen to your concerns and opinions. Very much so, very lucky to have her on their staff.