Make an Appointment | Dermatology

A provider in an appointment with a patient.

To schedule an in-person, virtual, or telephone visit, please call 503-418-3376.

From here, an Access Support Specialist will help you with scheduling. Due to federal privacy regulations, we may not be able to answer health questions over e-mail.

Virtual Spot Checks (email-style appointment) can be submitted at any time. Instructions can be found on our Virtual Skin Cancer Spot Checks page.

Note: OHSU is an academic healthcare institution. We are committed to the training of the next generation's medical providers. During your visit, you may be seen by trainees in addition to your provider.

Appointment information

You may need a physician referral before scheduling an appointment. We require a referral to establish service for:

New patients
Patients who have not been seen in three (3) or more years

If you are new to OHSU, you will need to register as a patient before your appointment. Contact registration at 503-494-8505. After registering, please request to be transferred to Dermatology.

A patient form will be sent to you before your first appointment. Feel free to print out the health history questionnaire, complete, and bring to your appointment. For pediatric patients, please use the pediatric health history questionnaire.

Please note:
- Our appointment cancellation policy is to notify us at least 24 business hours prior to your appointment. A failure to comply with this will result in a no-show appointment. Two or more no-show appointments within a calendar year could result in a dismissal of services.
- A referral is not required If you have a personal history of melanoma skin cancer (unless your insurance requires it).

For some insurance plans, patients must obtain a referral or authorization prior to care. Failure to do so may result in the insurance not paying for medical services. If you have questions, contact your insurance company.

Note: Our clinic requires referrals for all patients with Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid)

If your insurance requires prior authorization, please contact your primary care provider to begin insurance approval. Have your primary care provider fax the referral and health records to 503-346-6854.

If your insurance requires you to obtain an authorization or referral and you do not have one at the time of the visit, you will need to register as a "self-pay" patient.

If you are not covered by your insurance for this visit, you need to register for your appointment as "self-pay" prior to your appointment. Payment is due at the time of service. Also, pelase be prepared to make any payments or co-payments.

You may qualify for financial assistance. To see if you are eligible, please contact registration 503-494-8505.

Billing and Insurance: Confused about the health care billing process? We have resources to help walk you through it. Read more.
Financial Assistant Programs: The OHSU Financial and Medicaid Services office provides screening, intake or referral, and follow-up service for those uninsured and under-insured OHSU patients who might qualify for state and/or federal medical assistance programs. We can assist you with the application process, if appropriate. Read more.

Please utilize a menu-driven phone line at 503-494-1390 or please see Maps and Directions.

Insurance registration

If you are new to OHSU, you will need to register as a patient prior to your appointment. Contact registration at 503-494-8505.

Has your insurance changed since your last visit? If so, please call registration at 503-494-8505 ahead of your appointment.

Self-pay patients still need to register as an OHSU patient. You will indicate self-pay during registration. To register as a patient before your appointment, contact registration at 503-494-8505.

Self-payments are made at the time of service.

Appointment Cancellation Policy

It is our goal to provide timely and quality care for all those in need. Late cancellations or appointment no-shows penalize other patients who would have otherwise been able to be seen sooner. The Department of Dermatology requires that patients give at least a 24-hour (1 business day) notice to cancel or reschedule a medical appointment.

Established patients may be discharged from the practice if they no-show or short-notice cancel (<24 hour notice) two consecutive appointments or three non-consecutive appointments within a year. New patients may be discharged from the practice if they no-show or short-notice cancel (<24 hour notice) two new patient appointments.

Referring providers

Please note: We are experiencing scheduling delays due to high referral demand. Additionally, some referrals may be denied due to diagnosis-specific restrictions. In these cases, we will discuss alternative recommendations to help your patients receive the care they need.

Acne
Atopic Dermatitis (mild)
Cysts
Full-body skin checks
Lipomas
Onychomycosis
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic keratosis
Skin tags
Warts

Our Providers

General Dermatology

Diagnosis and treatment for adult skin, hair and nail conditions (such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, rashes, warts, etc.)

Elizabeth Berry, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Director, Multidisciplinary Pigmented Lesion Clinic
Specialties/Interests: Melanoma, pigmented lesions, cutaneous oncology, general dermatology

Sam Christensen, P.A.-C.
Instructor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: general dermatology

Lara Clayton, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C.
Instructor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Pediatric dermatology, general dermatology, skin cancers, melanoma, atopic dermatitis

Julie Dhossche, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Associate Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Specialties/Interests: Pediatric dermatology, inflammatory skin disease, hemangiomas, birthmarks, advocacy, education

Nicole Fett, M.D.
Professor of Dermatology
Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Specialties/Interests: Autoimmune connective tissue diseases (including lupus, dermatomyositis, morphea and systemic sclerosis), vasculitis, autoimmune blistering diseases and complex medical dermatology

Erin Foster, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Complex medical dermatology, medical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, autoimmune blistering diseases, patient-centered decision making

Tracy Funk, M.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Pediatric Dermatology Division Head
Specialties/Interests: Pediatric dermatology, genetic skin disorders, eczema, birthmarks (hemangiomas, port-wine stains, congenital nevi and others)

Teri Greiling, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Associate Program Director of Research, Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: General and complex dermatology, autoimmune diseases of the skin (lupus, dermatomyositis, morphea, scleroderma, blistering diseases)

Noah Hornick, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, dermatologic research, oncodermatology

Angela Jiang, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Dermatopathology, general dermatology

Jesse Keller, M.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, inpatient dermatology, complex medical dermatology

Joanna Ludzik, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Co-director, Skin Cancer Imaging Center
Specialties/Interests: Skin cancers, Reflectance confocal microscopy, cosmetic dermatology, digital health/telemedicine

Lynne H. Morrison, M.D.
Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Autoimmune connective tissue diseases (including lupus, dermatomyositis, morphea and systemic sclerosis), vasculitis, autoimmune blistering diseases and complex medical dermatology

Christina Oleson, P.A.-C.
Instructor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, skin cancer and skin cancer screenings, acne, rosacea

Heather Onoday, R.N., M.N., F.N.P.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Surgical dermatology, general dermatology, cosmetic dermatology and laser procedures

Alex Ortega Loayza, M.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, sarcoidosis, complex medical dermatology, psoriasis, rosacea, pyoderma gangrenosum

Jordan E. Praytor, P.A.-C.
Instructor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Follicular occlusion diseases, acne, high-risk skin cancer screening, cosmetic dermatology

Kim B. Sanders, P.A.-C.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, skin cancers and skin cancer screenings, medical laser treatments

Eric Simpson, M.D., M.C.R
Professor of Dermatology
Director, Clinical Research
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, atopic dermatitis (eczema), skin cancer, clinical studies for the treatment and prevention of eczema

Alison Small, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Pediatric dermatology, genetic skin disorders, atopic dermatitis (eczema), hemangiomas and vascular birthmarks

Noelle Teske, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Complex medical dermatology, general dermatology, rhuematology, patient-reported outcomes

Kevin P. White, M.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Director, Dermatopathology
Specialties/Interests: General dermatology, dermatopathology

Alexander Witkowski, M.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Co-director, Skin Cancer Imaging Center
Specialties/Interests: Skin cancers, reflectance confocal microscopy

Benjamin Vazquez, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Specialties/Interests: Hair disorders

Complex Dermatology

Diagnosis and treatment for rare and complex dermatological conditions (such as autoimmune diseases, lichen planus, lupus, mycosis fungoides, pyoderma gangrenosum, sclerosis, etc.)