About Shinjita Das, MD, MPH
Shinjita Das, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Assistant Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. She completed her undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a BS in Biology. Dr. Das returned to her home state of Texas for medical school at the University of Southwestern Medical Center, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After internship in Dallas, she ventured back to Boston for residency at the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Training Program, where she served in leadership positions on the Quality Improvement and Program Education committees. She completed her Master in Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health.
In addition to practicing general dermatology, Dr. Das serves as the MGH Department of Dermatology’s inaugural Technology Director. In this capacity, she spear-headed the expansion of the department’s electronic consult (eConsult) service to provide timely outpatient dermatology consultations. She also developed the dermatology eVisit program to allow established patients to have formal check-ins with their dermatologist in-between office visits. As Technology Director, Dr. Das leads and implements operational projects and patient education initiatives using technology-based solutions. Her current research is focused on evaluating ways technology can improve access to high-quality dermatologic care in an efficient manner.
When she’s not in clinic or reading about technology, Dr. Das enjoys discovering new brands of vanilla bean ice cream, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Dermatology (general)
- Pediatric dermatology
- Teledermatology
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Locations
Mass General Dermatology
50 Staniford St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2914
Medical Education
- MD, UT Southwestern Medical School
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- 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.
The assistant (who brought to the room, confirmed information and drew blood) seemed angry and was unfriendly.
Dr. Das is terrific - very helpful in aiding me in understanding my situation and providing good solutions.
I leave my appointment with Dr. Das confident that I experienced a thorough exam. She explains things clearly and makes certain I understand her diagnosis and any followup care if needed before leaving me to attend to another patient. Even though her dermatology expertise and professionalism are paramount to a patient, she provides a personal ... Read More
Dr. Das is very good at putting me at ease. She is very personable.
She was amazing,so professional and communicated to me so I was put at ease immediately, she was so insightful, helpful and explained everything amazingly.
Dr. Das, is simply the best!!! She listened to all of my questions and concerns. Dr. Das is knowledgeable and very respectable. I'm more than satisfied with my Dr. Das.
Dr Das is an exceptional doctor.
Dr. Das is caring - efficient and extremely knowledgeable. My family completely trusts her work.
Dr.Das is an excellent dermatologist. She is very knowledgeable, thorough, and respectful.
Dr Das is very detail oriented about any issue I have with my skin. Always asks to have you follow up if there is ever any concerns after the visit. The best.