Dr. Andrew Werchniak, MD, Joins Optima Dermatology’s Concord, NH Practice
March 2026
Dr. Werchniak Brings More Than Two Decades of Experience in Medical Dermatology and Skin Cancer Treatment
Optima Dermatology is excited to welcome board-certified dermatologist Andrew Werchniak, MD, to our Concord, NH practice. Dr. Werchniak has been providing dermatology services to patients since 2004, specializing in medical dermatology and skin cancer treatment.
Dr. Werchniak received the Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award in 2019, 2020, and 2025. He earned these numerous recognitions through a deep commitment to skin cancer treatment and prevention, which he has made the cornerstone of his career.
In addition to serving as Medical Director of Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center’s Skin Cancer Screening program, Dr. Werchniak founded and served as program director of the hospital’s Center for Cutaneous Oncology. This hands-on program allows fellows to work alongside dermatologists, surgeons, and oncologists to gain experience diagnosing and treating complex skin cancers, including melanoma, cutaneous lymphomas, and Merkel cell carcinoma.
In the Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program, Dr. Werchniak served as Associate Director for Medicine/Dermatology Residency. He completed his residency in dermatology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville.
With his deep experience and passion for serving patients in New Hampshire, Dr. Werchniak is excited to join Optima Dermatology and deliver dermatology care to individuals in the Concord area.
We recently had the opportunity to learn more about Dr. Werchniak, his approach, and the path that led him to become a board-certified dermatologist.
What made you decide to pursue a career in dermatology? What did the path to getting there look like for you?
I was attracted to dermatology for several reasons. Many rare and exotic skin conditions can arise, and I found these interesting – there is often a lot of detective work involved in determining what is going on! My background is in engineering, and the problem-solving aspect of dermatology was particularly enticing. Dermatology has a nice blend of both thinking and doing (lots of procedures regularly), and the variety helps keep things fresh. Finally, most of the conditions that we encounter can be either cured outright or well-controlled with an array of techniques and medications, which differs from many other areas of medicine.
What is your favorite aspect of being a board-certified dermatologist?
Helping people understand what they can do to have the healthiest skin possible.
What is your approach to treating your patients?
I view my job as a team effort. I provide patients with the information and tools necessary to manage their condition and help them understand what to expect should they choose to follow one approach versus another. Most situations in medicine do not have a single obvious treatment path; rather, there are different reasonable options that involve trade-offs. Depending on the diagnosis, what might be a good choice for one individual may not be the optimal choice for someone else. Many factors are at play – age, life circumstances, co-morbidities, and preferences.
What is your number one tip when it comes to taking care of your skin?
That’s easy: wear sunscreen daily! Sunscreen will help minimize many detrimental skin changes that occur as we age.
What is one thing you want your patients to know about you?
I want my patients to know I want them to do well, and I will do whatever I can to help them have the healthiest skin possible!
What do you like to do when you are not in the office treating patients?
Anything outdoors! I enjoy hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing – you name it. Anything that gets me outside and allows me to wander around in nature.
What to Expect From Dermatological Care Delivered by Dr. Werchniak and His Team
Patients visiting with Dr. Werchniak and his team at Optima Dermatology will receive the highest quality care backed by decades of advanced training and experience.
Dr. Werchniak is currently accepting new patients at our Concord, NH location. Request an appointment online or call us at (603) 609-9344.