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Matthew Fanelli, MD, FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist
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Dr. Matthew Fanelli is a board-certified dermatologist with over 5 years of experience specializing in medical dermatology. He provides skin cancer detection and treatment, evaluation and management of complex medical conditions including rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis and more. As a provider, Dr. Fanelli enjoys being able to help all different types of patients, and he believes the relationship between a doctor and patients is a vital factor in proper diagnosis and treatment.

Undergraduate Degree
Georgetown University – Washington, DC

Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine – Baltimore, MD

Dermato-epidemiology Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine – Philadelphia, PA

Dermatology Residency
Drexel University College of Medicine – Philadelphia, PA

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Fanelli at these locations:

Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Fishersville, VA
Forefront Dermatology

66 Parkway Ln Ste 101 A
Fishersville, VA 22939

(540) 451-2833

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

Cosmetic dermatology

Forefront Dermatology clinic exterior in Harrisonburg, VA
Forefront Dermatology

563 Neff Ave Ste A
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 434-1756

Medical dermatology

Skin cancer treatment

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What Dr. Fanelli's patients have to say:

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very professional and explains everything very well

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli really takes the time to listen and to help with best results.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr Fanelli is very thorough and has great engagement. 4 stars vs 5 because it seemed that they were over booked and running 30 or more minutes behind schedule, one individual even walked out and requested his copay refunded.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli is very kind and patient. He listens to patient’s concerns and answers questions in a straightforward way.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very professional staff. I’ve been multiple times and always had a good experience.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli explained well and gave me options that can be tried That hopefully will help with my problem.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Just nice folks to deal with!! And truly professional care!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Past and current provider. Will remain so. Pleased with services provided. Highly recommend.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very sincere and friendly Dr. it was my first appointment with him. I’m happy that I found him.

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Prompt, professional and thorough!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli is always very thorough in his exams and I have a lot of confidence in him. He is easy to talk to and offers different options on ways to treat precancers etc. I like the whole staff! I would highly recommend this practice.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very professional

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli and his staff are terrific! They listened carefully to our unique situations and designed the care in a collaborative and very caring way. Really excellent.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli was very knowledgeable, asked the right questions and prescribed promising and reasonable possible solutions. I will definitely go back to him.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli and the staff are wonderful.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Very professional. Thank you

Google Reviews • Forefront

I have been very pleased with Dr Fanelli. He is a very personable and knowledgeable doctor.

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Matthew is very kind and professional. He got me in the same day and finished the procedure in just 20 minutes. I’m so glad I found a good dermatologist!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Thorough and kind. Great doc!

Google Reviews • Forefront

Dr. Fanelli and his assistant were absolutely amazing, when having my 3 month skin check up. These appointments always make me super nervous, after having skin cancer. But they made me feel very comfortable, and i would definitely recommend them!