Dr. Ruth E. Tedaldi, MD

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Get to know Dermatologist Dr. Ruth E. Tedaldi, who serves patients in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Dr. Tedaldi, a top-rated dermatologist, is the Founder of Dermatology Partners, Inc. in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She created the practice with a vision of providing personalized medical and cosmetic dermatology care. 

Dermatology Partners, Inc. provides the full spectrum of dermatologic care ranging from skin cancer detection and surgical treatment to full facial rejuvenation with lasers and injectables. The team works one-on-one with patients to educate them on skin conditions, cancer, cosmetic procedures, and skin care including products and proper lifestyle choices for a comprehensive approach to healthy and beautiful skin.

A sought-after expert on cosmetic procedures, Dr. Tedaldi helps women and men in the Boston area improve their self-image with minimally invasive techniques.  Known for her unique approach to cosmetic dermatology, she believes that the key to achieving outstanding results is through partnering with her patients and patient education. 

In addition to her affiliation with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, she is an Investigator of clinical trials for new skin care treatments; a Clinical Consultant for Neutrogena®, RoC® and Vichy Laboratories, a division of L’Oreal® Paris; an Advisory Board Member at Shape Magazine; and a Clinical Instructor for Fillers.

A graduate of Harvard University, Dr. Tedaldi completed her medical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and New York Hospital’s Cornell University Medical Center. She began practicing dermatology in the Boston area in 1986 and was one of the first local dermatologists to practice cosmetic dermatology in a spa setting.

With over four decades of experience, she is board-certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Committed to maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Tedaldi is a Fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery & a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, the largest organ of the body; a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist doctor who manages skin diseases and deals with both internal and external causes and some cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include taking consultations, providing screening tests, and undertaking non-invasive surgical procedures.

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