Virtual dermatologist
in New Jersey
Dr. Dennis Porto is a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon licensed to practise in New Jersey. 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 Jersey has one of the higher rates of ultraviolet-attributable melanoma in the country. 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 Jersey
New Jersey's rate of ultraviolet-attributable melanoma was estimated at 27.7 per 100,000 among non-Hispanic white residents in the American Cancer Society analysis published in the International Journal of Cancer, placing it among the states above the 25 per 100,000 threshold. A hundred and thirty miles of Atlantic coastline and a summer culture built around it explain much of the pattern.
The state is also the most densely populated in the country, which shapes dermatology differently than the numbers suggest. There are plenty of dermatologists in absolute terms, but demand is proportionally high and appointment availability at established practices is frequently poor. A large share of the population also commutes into New York or Philadelphia, which makes a weekday daytime appointment an expensive proposition in hours lost regardless of how close the office is.
Seasonally, New Jersey follows the mid-Atlantic pattern: humid summers that aggravate folliculitis, fungal infections, and hidradenitis, and dry heated winters that reliably worsen eczema, psoriasis, and hand dermatitis.
Serving patients across New Jersey
Care is available to anyone located in New Jersey at the time of their consultation, including:
- Newark
- Jersey City
- Hoboken
- Princeton
- Trenton
- Cherry Hill
- Edison
- Paterson
- the Jersey Shore
- Bergen County
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 Jersey. 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 Jersey.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Porto licensed in New Jersey?
Yes. Dr. Porto holds an active medical license in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey 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.
Do I need to be in New Jersey at the time of the consult?
Generally yes. Physicians are licensed by state, and the relevant location is where you are physically situated during the consultation rather than where you permanently reside. Dr. Porto is licensed in New Jersey and in nine other states.
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.