Meet Dr. Kemp in Wellesley, MA
Conveniently located to serve Wellesley, Boston, Weston and Greater Boston Area
Meet Dr. Jacqueline Kemp
Attending Physician at Premier Dermatology in Wellesley & the Greater Boston Area
Distinctions & Accolades
Honors and awards on Dr. Kemp’s record include:
- Bernhard A. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Dermatology (2014), selected by faculty at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Dermatology
- Bert W. O’Malley Award for Clinical Research (2013), selected by faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Gold Humanism Honor Society (2012)
- Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society (2006), Boston University
- Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Research Fellowship (2012)
- NIH T35 Multidisciplinary Research Training Grant (2010)
Clinical Training & Academic Appointments
Dr. Kemp’s training and appointments include:
- Current position: Attending Physician, Premier Dermatology (Mass General Brigham affiliate), January 2026 to present
- Prior position: Attending Physician, Massachusetts Dermatology Associates (MGB/BILH affiliate), December 2022 to April 2026
- Prior position: Attending Physician, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Center; Instructor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, September 2019 to December 2022
- Residency: Dermatology, Harvard Medical School, July 2016 to August 2019
- Post-graduate training: Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, June 2014 to June 2016
- Medical degree: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, August 2009 to May 2014. The program is designed to be five years and includes four years of medical school and one year of research and Masters coursework.
- Masters degree: Masters in Clinical Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, August 2009 to May 2013
- Undergraduate degree: Bachelor of Arts, Public Health, summa cum laude, Boston University, September 2002 to May 2006
In 2020 she formally mentored Kevin Tyan, then a fourth-year student at Harvard Medical School, and Amy Blum, then a third-year student at Harvard Medical School.
Research & Scholarly Work
Dr. Kemp’s publications include peer-reviewed manuscripts in dermatology, public health, and clinical research. Selected papers include:
- Teledermatology for Diagnosing Skin Cancer in Adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018. PMID: 30521686
- Smartphone Applications for Triaging Adults with Skin Lesions that are Suspicious for Melanoma. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018. PMID: 30521685
- Diagnostic inaccuracy of smartphone applications for melanoma detection. JAMA Dermatology, 2013. PMID: 23325302
- Individual and ecological factors associated with early detection of nodular melanoma in the United States. Melanoma Research, 2014. PMID: 24500502
- Association between prior dermatologic examination and melanoma depth. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2014. PMID: 24629997. Co-first author.
She has lectured for Harvard dermatology residents and the Harvard Combined Dermatology Program. Lecture topics on her curriculum vitae include hair biology and disorders, drug reactions, mycobacteria and non-infectious granulomas, elastic and collagen disorders, hair loss, the role of the microbiome in response to immunotherapy for melanoma, and med-derm board review. In 2026 she presented Pediatric Dermatology: Challenging Cases at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Professional Memberships & Service
- American Academy of Dermatology: Member since July 2016. Resident Representative, Health IT Committee, January 2018 to January 2020
- Medical Dermatology Society: Member since October 2016
- Massachusetts Medical Society: Member since July 2016
- JAMA Dermatology: Peer reviewer from March 2016 to January 2024 for public health, cost-effectiveness, and clinical research manuscripts
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: Editorial board member, May 2013 to January 2024
- Volunteer service: Dermatology clinic volunteer at McGinnis House/Healthcare for the Homeless, 2017 to 2019; SPOT skin cancer volunteer, 2019 to present
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Whether you are seeking a thorough medical evaluation or a personalized aesthetic plan, your skin deserves the highest standard of care. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kemp today in Wellesley, MA.
