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Boston Acne Specialists

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1260 Cambridge St

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25/100
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Verified August 25, 2026

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Boston Acne Specialists — Cambridge, Massachusetts
Boston Acne Specialists · 1260 Cambridge St

What AI says about Boston.1

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ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best skin care clinic in Cambridge”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Boston Acne Specialists was not mentioned.

Checked August 25, 2026

Perplexity

No answer

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Gemini

Not named

Asked “best skin care clinic in Cambridge”

Gemini answered with other businesses. Boston Acne Specialists was not mentioned.

Checked August 25, 2026

Named by 0 of 2 assistants as of August 25, 2026. We have no answer on record from 1 more.

Reputation

What they’re known for.2

Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.

Boston Acne Specialists is primarily known for its punch excision treatments and the expertise of Dr. Ishoo in managing complex acne scars. While the clinic has garnered mixed reviews regarding patient interactions, its targeted acne solutions stand out.

Dr. Ishoo's Expertise
Punch Excision Treatments
Cortisone Pimple Injections

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Customers report a mix of experiences at Boston Acne Specialists, with some praising Dr. Ishoo's expertise in acne treatments like punch excision and CO2 laser, while others express frustration over unprofessional interactions and ineffective treatments. The atmosphere appears to be marred by complaints about rudeness and poor communication from both staff and the doctor.

Consistently praised

Dr. Ishoo's punch excision technique
Effective CO2 laser treatments
8-week Isolaz treatment results

Recurring complaints

Rude and unprofessional staff interactions
Ineffective treatments leading to continued breakouts
Long waits and scheduling issues

The bottom line: While some patients find success with Dr. Ishoo's treatments, many report negative experiences with staff professionalism and treatment effectiveness.

Boston Acne Specialists — Cambridge, Massachusetts
Boston Acne Specialists · 1260 Cambridge St

The score, explained

Why 25.4

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

51% of skin care clinics in the registry score higher.

Scanned August 25, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
0
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
41
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseThe star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
69
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
54
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
78
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
28
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
81

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

2nd

of 2 skin care clinics in Cambridge, ranked by AI Score.

See the Cambridge leaderboard

01Bio Esthetics25 · 4.9 ★
02Boston Acne Specialists25 · 4.1 ★
Boston Acne Specialists — Cambridge, Massachusetts
Boston Acne Specialists · 1260 Cambridge St

The facts

Address1260 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Hours
Today (Tue) · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • SundayClosed
Websitebostonacnespecialists.com
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About Boston Acne Specialists.

What are the operating hours of Boston Acne Specialists?

The clinic operates on Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The clinic is closed on Monday and Sunday.

Does Boston Acne Specialists accept reservations?

The clinic does not accept reservations; appointments are typically handled on a walk-in basis.

What is Boston Acne Specialists known for?

The clinic is known for its specialized acne treatments, including procedures like punch excision and CO2 laser therapy, which have received positive feedback for improving complex acne scars.

Is there parking available at Boston Acne Specialists?

The clinic is located at 1260 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, and parking options may vary; it is advisable to check local parking regulations and availability.

What special features does Boston Acne Specialists offer?

The clinic offers a range of acne treatments tailored to individual needs, and while they do not have online booking, they provide consultations to discuss treatment plans.

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