Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Rachel Cohen, DCNP, FNP-BC, is a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice and Dermatology, with over 19 years of clinical experience. She has a specialized focus in dermatology and aesthetic medicine since 2016. She brings a strong foundation in both medical dermatology and cosmetic procedures, including biopsies, cryotherapy, and management of chronic skin conditions, as well as aesthetic treatments such as neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and laser therapies. Rachel currently practices at a private clinic affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham network. She has played a key role in developing aesthetic service lines in private practice settings. Her recognized strengths include clinical documentation, complication management, and patient safety—essential elements in dermatology-related legal cases. Rachel has served as a preceptor to several NP students in the greater Boston area. Rachel offers a meticulous, evidence-based approach to expert witness work. She is particularly well-qualified to assess standards of care, scope of practice, informed consent, and medical and aesthetic dermatology procedure outcomes. Her ability to review records thoroughly and communicate findings makes her a valuable resource for attorneys handling cases involving dermatologic or aesthetic care.