Rebecca Houlihan, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a board-certified nurse practitioner and has been providing dermatology care to patients since 2021. Before transitioning to dermatology, Rebecca gained valuable experience in urgent care and emergency medicine, working primarily in the emergency department at Addison Gilbert Hospital, with additional experience at Beverly Hospital, both part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system. She also previously worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Massachusetts.
Rebecca earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Simmons University. She holds two undergraduate degrees including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), where she graduated Summa Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Neuroscience from Penn State University.
Rebecca is an active member of the Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
When she’s not treating patients, Rebecca loves spending time with her family and her golden retriever, Augie. Rebecca is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys boating on Lake Winnipesaukee and relaxing at the beach during the summer months. She is also an avid reader and skier.
Rebecca looks forward to providing expert dermatology care in Scarborough and surrounding towns of the greater Portland region and southern Maine. She is committed to delivering an unparalleled patient experience and providing the highest quality of care.
- Medical, Surgical, and Cosmetic Dermatology
- Master of Science in Nursing Practice from Simmons University
- Member of The American Nurses Association & The Dermatology Nurses Association
Dermatology and Medical Aesthetics Services in Scarborough, ME
Optima Dermatology
71 US Route One
Suite J
Scarborough, ME 04074
Practice Hours:
Mon: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wed: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thurs: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Call Hours:
Mon: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tues: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wed: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thurs: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fri: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dermatology Services in Scarborough, ME



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The American Nurses Association
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The Dermatology Nurses Association