Virtual dermatologist
in New Hampshire
Dr. Dennis Porto is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon licensed to practise in New Hampshire. Describe your concern, send photographs, and get a diagnosis and treatment plan from a specialist — without the drive, the waiting room, or the months-long wait for a first appointment.
New Hampshire's melanoma rates are among the highest in the nation despite its northern latitude. He graduated at the top of his class from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, earned a Master of Public Health at Harvard, and is board-certified in both dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery.
Skin care in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of the clearest illustrations that melanoma risk does not track simple sunshine. The American Cancer Society analysis in the International Journal of Cancer estimated the state's ultraviolet-attributable melanoma rate at 26.5 per 100,000 among non-Hispanic white residents — above the 25 per 100,000 threshold and comparable to states considerably further south.
Several factors converge. The population skews fair-skinned, which is the single strongest risk factor. Outdoor recreation is close to universal across all four seasons. And winter sport adds ultraviolet exposure that people rarely account for: intensity rises with elevation, snow reflects a large share of it upward, and cold air suppresses the sensation of burning that would otherwise prompt someone to cover up.
Access is the other half of the problem. Federal and state cancer surveillance data have shown higher melanoma rates in several of New Hampshire's rural counties, along with a greater proportion of cases diagnosed at a later stage — the pattern that appears when getting to a specialist is difficult. Outside Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast, a dermatology appointment can mean a long drive.
Serving patients across New Hampshire
Care is available to anyone located in New Hampshire at the time of their consultation, including:
- Manchester
- Nashua
- Concord
- Portsmouth
- Dover
- Keene
- the Seacoast
- the Lakes Region
- the White Mountains
- the Upper Valley
What can be addressed
Dr. Porto is a general dermatologist as well as a Mohs surgeon, so the full range of medical dermatology is covered — acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, melasma, pigmentation, rashes, and concerning spots among them. The full list of conditions sets out what is treated and how each is approached.
When a prescription is appropriate it is sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice in New Hampshire. Follow-up happens by message, which matters more than most people expect: dermatologic treatment succeeds or fails on adjustment over weeks, and that adjustment is far likelier to happen when it does not require another appointment.
Start with a message, not a waiting room
Send photos and a short history. Get a diagnosis and a treatment plan from a double board-certified dermatologist licensed in New Hampshire.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Porto licensed in New Hampshire?
Yes. Dr. Porto holds an active medical license in New Hampshire and in nine other states. He is double board-certified in dermatology and in Mohs micrographic surgery, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Do I need to live in New Hampshire to be seen?
What matters is where you are physically located during the consultation, not where you permanently reside. Physicians are licensed state by state, so being in New Hampshire at the time of your consult is what allows Dr. Porto to treat you there.
How long does it take to be seen?
Far less time than the national norm for dermatology. Survey data has put the average wait for a dermatology appointment in the United States at around five weeks, with wide variation between states. Sending a message does not require waiting for a scheduled appointment slot at all.
What happens if my condition needs a procedure?
You will be told directly, and pointed toward what the next step should be. Dr. Porto is a Mohs surgeon as well as a general dermatologist, so the assessment of whether something needs surgical or procedural treatment comes from someone who performs it.
Is skin cancer risk really high in a northern state?
Higher than most people expect. New Hampshire's ultraviolet-attributable melanoma rate exceeds that of many southern states, driven by a fair-skinned population, year-round outdoor activity, and winter sport at elevation where snow reflects ultraviolet light upward.
This page is general health information, not medical advice, and reading it does not create a physician–patient relationship. Treatment decisions depend on your individual history and examination. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.