Optima Dermatology

Dermatology • Portsmouth, NH

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About

Optima Dermatology is a private hospitals and healthcare company headquartered in Portsmouth, NH, with 9 U.S. offices including a facility in Portsmouth. They focus on expert skin care and patient experience, offering dermatology services with convenient access and a broad footprint across the United States and Canada. For local providers, consider contacting the Portsmouth office directly or visiting their website for clinic listings, appointment options, and physician profiles.

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Clinic Type

Dermatology

Address

215 Commerce Way, Suite #100, Portsmouth, NH 03801

Phone

(603) 4

Email

referral@optima.emadirect.md

Opening Hours

Mon: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Tues: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thurs: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Fri: Closed

Website

https://optimadermatology.com/locations/nh/portsmouth-nh-2

Services Offered

Dermatology
Medical Aesthetics
Skin cancer screening
Surgical removal
Cosmetic treatments
Neurotoxin injections
Dermal fillers
Facial treatments like chemical peels

Team

Joan Sisto, MD, FAAD — Board-Certified Dermatologist
Abel D. Jarell, MD, FAAD — Double Board-Certified Dermatologist & Dermatopathologist
Jacqueline Watts, PA-C — Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Jill Bickford, MSN, APRN, AGNP-BC — Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What are your hours?

Practice Hours: Mon: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tue: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thurs: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fri: Closed

Is there a call center or separate phone hours?

Call Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

US News (Press Ganey): 5/5 (196)
Healthgrades: 4.1/5 (34)
Healthgrades: 3.5/5 (11)
Vitals: 2.7/5 (12)
Google/Forefront Dermatology: 5/5 (2)

Patients praise

Thorough and effective examinations
Professional, friendly, and attentive staff
Strong patient confidence and trust in clinical expertise
Efficient procedures and clear communication during visits
Successful resolution of skin conditions

Common complaints

Bedside manner issues including being described as cold, dismissive, or judgmental
Perception of feeling rushed during appointments
Lack of clear explanation regarding diagnoses or medication instructions
Administrative complaints, such as failure to share biopsy results with primary doctors

"Within 5 minutes Dr Marka diagnosed and treated my condition. So impressed on my third dose of injection dupixant today. Thank you. Dr Marka !"

— Seacoast Dermatology Website

"She was rude, curt, dismissive and judgmental! She didn't ask me questions or apparently read my five page health questionnaire and jumped to conclusions after a minute saying 'I can't help you.'"

— Healthgrades

"I felt rushed and there was no explanation given as to how deep the cut was (it had to be cauterized) and no instructions to help with the healing process... This was the worse encounter I've ever had with a dermatologist."

— Vitals

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Don’t Skip the Sunscreen Just Because It’s Fall | Seacoast Dermatology — Sep 9, 2025
Optima Dermatology opens new practice in Concord, NH - The Concord Insider — Dec 8, 2025
Board-Certified & Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon Daniel Stewart, MD, PhD, Joins Optima Dermatology - Optima Dermatology — Dec 3, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.