Experienced in Ichthyosis Vulgaris

Dr. Karen Wiss

Dermatology
Hahnemann Campus
281 Lincoln St, 
Worcester, MA 

Experienced in Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Hahnemann Campus
281 Lincoln St, 
Worcester, MA 
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Overview

Karen Wiss is a Dermatologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Wiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ichthyosis Vulgaris. Her top areas of expertise are Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa, Dowling-Meara Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, and Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Dermatology
Licenses
Dermatology in MA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Health New England
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
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Medicaid
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Locations

Hahnemann Campus
281 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605
Call: 508-334-5979

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


53 Total Publications

Pediatric Giant Cell Fibroblastoma: A Review of Treatment and Outcomes.
Pediatric Giant Cell Fibroblastoma: A Review of Treatment and Outcomes.
Journal: Pediatric dermatology
Published: April 14, 2025
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    • Dominant Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa
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