About
Dr. Allison Goddard is the founder of Maine Direct Dermatology and a board-certified dermatologist with training that spans elite academic medicine and rural community care. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Massachusetts before attending Saba University School of Medicine, where she earned the highest academic achievement awards and graduated at the top of her class. Her dermatology residency took place at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where she was selected as Chief Resident.
After residency, Dr. Goddard completed a clinical fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology at Harvard University, focusing on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and melanoma. She then practiced at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and served as a Dermatology Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Earlier in her career, she delivered dermatologic care to underserved rural communities in Tennessee, Montana, and Minnesota. She holds certification from the American Board of Dermatology and fellowship status in the American Academy of Dermatology. She also completed the Applied Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice program through the Institute for Functional Medicine and participates annually in the Integrative Dermatology Symposium. Her clinical interests include melanoma, dermoscopy, skin cancer, autoimmune inflammatory conditions, and positive aging. Outside medicine, she enjoys culinary arts, interior design, and human behavioral sciences.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts, summa cum laude
Medical School
Saba University School of Medicine (graduated top in class, highest academic achievement awards)
Residency
Dermatology, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Cutaneous Oncology, Harvard University; focus on Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and melanoma
Additional Training
Applied Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, Institute for Functional Medicine; annual participation in Integrative Dermatology Symposium; former Dermatology Instructor at Harvard Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Goddard right for?
Dr. Goddard works well with adults seeking a dermatologist who handles both complex medical concerns and cosmetic goals. Patients managing skin cancer, melanoma, or autoimmune skin conditions benefit from her oncology fellowship training and dermoscopy expertise. She is a strong fit for those who want acne, rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis addressed alongside nutrition and lifestyle factors. Patients interested in cosmetic procedures, from laser treatments to wrinkle relaxers, receive care directly from Dr. Goddard rather than a delegated provider. Anyone who values unhurried appointments and upfront pricing will find her practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Goddard treats a broad range of skin conditions. On the medical side, she manages acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, melasma, hair loss, and autoimmune inflammatory skin conditions. She also diagnoses and treats skin cancers including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Surgically, she removes moles, lipomas, cysts, and other benign growths.
Yes. Dr. Goddard holds board certification from the American Board of Dermatology. She also holds fellowship status in the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Goddard completed her dermatology residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where she served as Chief Resident. She then completed a Cutaneous Oncology fellowship at Harvard University with a focus on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and melanoma. She later practiced at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute and taught as a Dermatology Instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Yes. Dr. Goddard personally performs all cosmetic procedures at Maine Direct Dermatology. That includes wrinkle relaxers like Botox and Dysport, biostimulators, chemical peels, IPL, Fraxel Dual laser, Excel V+ vascular laser, and Dermapen microneedling. No procedures are delegated to other staff.
Dr. Goddard completed the Applied Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice program through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She incorporates nutrition, gut health, hormone analysis, and lifestyle modifications into her dermatologic care plans. She views skin health as connected to whole-body health and addresses both together when relevant.
Yes. Dr. Goddard completed a clinical fellowship in Cutaneous Oncology at Harvard University, with focused training in melanoma and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. She also has expertise in dermoscopy, a technique used to evaluate moles and suspicious lesions with greater precision.
Dr. Goddard uses the Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927 laser for sun damage, fine lines, and scars. She also uses the Excel V+ 532/1064 vascular laser for redness and pigmentation, IPL for sun spots and uneven tone, and the Dermapen DP4 microneedling device for skin texture and rejuvenation.
Dr. Goddard offers telehealth visits for patients in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Virtual visits run $135 to $175 depending on the complexity of the concern.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026