What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.73
Average wait time
3.92
Bedside manner
4.58
“Took a skin biopsy on the spot so I can get answers and team was very kind and caring when the lidocaine made me feel a bit spacey ”
Julia T.September 6, 2024
“Dr. Sahni and her assistant were really sweet and understanding. They made sure I felt comfortable and that any concerns I had were taken care of.”
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About Dr. Debjani Sahni
Dr. Sahni joined the BUSM faculty as an instructor of Dermatology and staff dermatologist at Boston Medical Center in 2011. She was promoted to assistant professor in 2012 and serves as director of the multi-disciplinary Cutaneous Oncology Program. She specializes in the care of cutaneous oncology patients, including cutaneous lymphomas and the medical management of melanoma and high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers. Dr. Sahni also directs the Cutaneous Oncology Fellowship and the International Program in Dermatology (IGPD). First established in 1988, the IGPD offers international postgraduate doctors the opportunity to train in dermatology, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and therapies available in the US. Dr. Sahni’s clinical research interests focus on the epidemiology and treatment of skin cancers. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Council for the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation. Her academic interests include teaching and mentoring. She has lectured both in Europe and the US, and is the author of a number of scientific papers. Since her arrival seven years ago, she has received four Department of Dermatology Teacher of the Year awards. Dr. Sahni received her MBBS from the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London. After finishing her internal medicine residency she acquired her MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians) and completed a dermatology residency at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London followed by a cutaneous oncology fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.
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Dr. Debjani Sahni, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
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Education and training
- Medical School - King's College London GKT School of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- King's College London (Bachelor's)
- St John's Institute of Dermatology, Residency in Dermatology
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology
Awards and publications
- Dr. Sahni Received Four Department of Dermatology Teacher of the Year Awards.
- Sanchez DP, Maymone MBC, McLean EO, Kennedy KF, Sahni D, Secemsky EA, Vashi NA. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Melanoma Awareness: A Cross-Sectional Survey. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020 Oct; 83(4):1098-1103. PMID: 32380221.
- Al-Haseni A, Vrable A, Qureshi MM, Mathews S, Pollock S, Truong MT, Sahni D. Survival Outcomes of Mucosal Melanoma in the USA. Future Oncol. 2019 Dec; 15(34):3977-3986. PMID: 31724885.
- Venkatesh S, Al-Haseni A, Sahni D. Treatment of Unresectable Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma With Pembrolizumab. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Aug 02; 12(8). PMID: 31377718.
- Abbott JL, Qureshi MM, Truong MT, Sahni D. Comparing Survival Outcomes in Early Stage Desmoplastic Melanoma with or without Adjuvant Radiation. Melanoma Res. 2019 08; 29(4):413-419. PMID: 30383720.
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1033416888
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
3.92
Bedside manner
4.58
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Took a skin biopsy on the spot so I can get answers and team was very kind and caring when the lidocaine made me feel a bit spacey
September 6, 2024Julia T.Verified patient
Dr. Sahni and her assistant were really sweet and understanding. They made sure I felt comfortable and that any concerns I had were taken care of.
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The Dec was really personable and listened to me about what was going non a why I was there. And she provided a clear explanation and explained the what & why for my condition, as well as how to clear things up. She was great.
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What practice does Dr. Debjani Sahni work with?
Dr. Debjani Sahni works with Boston Medical Center Dermatology.
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Dr. Debjani Sahni has 2 office locations in Boston, view full addresses on Dr. Sahni's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Debjani Sahni?
Dr. Debjani Sahni frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Hair Loss. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Debjani Sahni on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Debjani Sahni speak?
Dr. Debjani Sahni speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Debjani Sahni in reviews?
15 patients have reviewed Dr. Debjani Sahni. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.58/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.