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Dermatology Associates of Melrose

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833 Main St

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47/100
Fair

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Verified August 25, 2026

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Dermatology Associates of Melrose — Melrose, Massachusetts
Dermatology Associates of Melrose · 833 Main St

What AI says about Dermatology.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best dermatologist in Melrose”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Dermatology Associates of Melrose was not mentioned.

Checked August 25, 2026

Perplexity

No answer

We have no answer from Perplexity to show.

Gemini

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Asked “best dermatologist in Melrose”

Gemini answered with other businesses. Dermatology Associates of Melrose 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.

What people keep saying.2

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

Patients appreciate the knowledgeable and thorough care provided by practitioners like Amy Ackland and Lindsay, who offer clear guidance on skin health. However, experiences with the front desk staff vary significantly, with some reporting rudeness and unresponsiveness, impacting the overall experience.

Consistently praised

Amy Ackland's thoroughness and professionalism
Lindsay's informative and kind approach
Same-day telehealth appointments with Dr. Virnelli

Recurring complaints

Rude and unprofessional front desk staff
Long waits for lab results and prescriptions
Inconsistent customer service experiences

The bottom line: While skilled dermatologists like Amy Ackland are highly recommended, inconsistent front desk service detracts from the overall experience.

The score, explained

Why 47.3

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.

Higher than 59% of dermatologists in the registry.

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.
100
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.
38
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
57
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
79
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
58
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
74

What’s holding this entry back: ai visibility and reviews & response — 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 dermatologists in Melrose, ranked by AI Score.

See the Melrose leaderboard

01Advanced Dermatology and Aesthetic Center50 · 4.8 ★
02Dermatology Associates of Melrose47 · 3.8 ★

The facts

Address833 Main St, Melrose, MA 02176, USA
Hours
Today (Tue) · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
Phone(781) 729-4878
Websitedermatology-assoc.com
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About Dermatology Associates of Melrose.

What are the hours of operation for Dermatology Associates of Melrose?

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Does Dermatology Associates of Melrose accept reservations?

The clinic does not accept reservations; appointments are required for visits.

What is Dermatology Associates of Melrose known for?

The clinic is known for its knowledgeable and professional staff, providing thorough dermatological care and effective treatment options.

Is there parking available at Dermatology Associates of Melrose?

Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients visiting for appointments.

How can I contact Dermatology Associates of Melrose?

Patients can contact the clinic by phone at (781) 729-4878 or visit their website for more information.

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