Accepting new patients
Alison Skalet, M.D., Ph.D., FACS
Accepting new patients
- Paul H. Casey Chair in Ocular Oncology
- Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Expertise
- Cancer
- Ophthalmology
Special focus
- Eye Cancer
- Ocular Melanoma
- Ocular Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Retinoblastoma
Locations and contact
I see patients at-
OHSU Casey Eye Institute Ocular Oncology Clinic, Marquam Hill
Address
515 SW Campus DrivePortland, Oregon 9723945.498821816159, -122.6836385
About me
Dr. Skalet specializes in treating adult and pediatric patients with ocular tumors. She enjoys working with an outstanding team of professionals dedicated to the care of patients with cancers of the eye. She provides medical and surgical care for patients with a wide variety of benign and malignant eye tumors, including retinoblastoma, uveal and conjunctival melanoma, metastatic lesions, intraocular lymphoma, and vascular tumors. Her goal is to provide care that is both cutting-edge and compassionate.
Dr. Skalet combines her busy clinical practice with clinical and translational research. Her current research interests include the evaluation of circulating tumor cells as a biomarker in uveal melanoma, collaborative clinical research investigating trends in clinical care and outcomes, investigation of novel ophthalmic imaging modalities including optical coherence tomography angiography, and clinical trials in ocular oncology.
Dr. Skalet has enjoyed serving on multiple national and international subspecialty committees for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology, American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists, and the International Society of Ocular Oncology.
In her free time, Dr. Skalet loves to spend time with her family exploring all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. She enjoys hiking, skiing, reading and singing.
Languages spoken
- English
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.S., 1998, Tulane University
- Ph.D., 2005, University of Pennsylvania
- M.D., 2006, University of Pennsylvania
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Internship
- Internship, pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2007
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Residency
- Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco
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Fellowship
- Ocular oncology and ophthalmic pathology, Casey Eye Institute/Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, 2012
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Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 2012
Memberships and associations:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists
- International Society of Ocular Oncology
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (614 Ratings, 270 Reviews)
The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.
I have been seeing Dr. Skalat for several years for a tumor she has been following in the ciliary body of my left eye. She has always taken the time to explain in detail my risks and options for treatment.
This provider, the doctor is amazing. The care that I received was amazing. So, Dr. Skalet is, she's a wonderful, wonderful doctor. Good personality. The kind of doctor that we need. Yes, she's amazing. That's all I can say. She's amazing. Thank you.
Very informative. Answered all questions clearly.I am confident she is an excellent surgeon.
Dr. Skalet is the best and we are very fortunate to have her in our backyard. She is intelligent, precise, and loves what she does. She also listens when you have questions and is confident in her answers even when we are dealing with unknowns. We trust her and glad she is on my side with this diagnosis. Of course, these comments come right after she gave me an A+ on my first six-month visit ;-).
she's a real treasure
She was a great doctor. Very through and caring of my situation.
Dr. Skalet is an excellent physician. I have great trust in her decisions and her advice. Thank you.
Professionalism Always!
Friendly and understanding of my situation. This a ongoing monitoring and Dr. Skallet is very knowledgeable.
Specialty appt once a year. Always goes smoothly. Everyone is kind and thorough.
Service was friendly and timely. Technicians did a great job explaining what they were doing and why. Dr. Skalet is always personable and brings a high level of expertise. Overall, a very good visit.
Dr. Skalet is very thorough, very knowledgeable, and very informative. Very nice person.
It was a very difficult conversation. She was very thorough, very kind, and she came up with options which we needed, and that's exactly what we came up there for. And I thank her very, very much.
They were very accommodating as I was held up in traffic and was more than 30 minutes late!
Kind, courteous and very knowledgable about my issue
Friendly, good explanations of procedures and follow up care.
There is nothing to change. Runs like clockwork. Efficient and informative.
Great
Dr. Skalet and her team always provide care and information in a compassionate manner I can understand.
Dr. Skalet was kind, honest and considerate. She answered all of my questions.
Pleasant and very detailed explanation of my situation
She was nice and very good at explaining the situation. She was organized. The imaging done first went well.
she is awesome. pls get her more OR time, so she can see pts asap
Dr. Scalett is an excellent doctor. I couldn't have hoped for anything more. The team up there is fantastic. She's personable, she's knowledgeable, she explains everything easy to get along with, and she's been very professional and saved the sight of my eye. So I don't think there's anybody better. Thanks.
Outstanding in every way!
See her annually. She's a great doctor, has lots of bedside manner. I trust her with my health.
Everyone is always so nice and efficient. And I'm very confident that they know what they are doing.
it was good
I find her easy to talk to, she answers my questions to my satisfaction, and she never rushes me. A very pleasant experience.
Dr Skalet was very informative, and gave me options for care. I felt comfortable and understand the urgency of my treatment.
She really listens and makes sure she answers all your questions or concerns.
Dr Skalet takes the time to answer any questions I have. She is easy to understand and includes my concerns in her treatment.
Very professional staff. All procedures were completed respectfully and timely. Meeting with the provider was good. I was given detailed information about procedure results and recommendations for follow up appointments.
Excellent Doctor and staff. Appt. was right on timeEveryone are very friendly and professional. I know I am in good hands with Dr. Skallet and her staff. I am getting excellent care !!
Dr Skalet explains my medical condition in laymen terms. I don't feel rushed out of her visit. Dr is very knowledgeable and detailed in my diagnosis.
I think my experience with the provider and everyone there was very good. I'm very happy. Thank you all.
Dr Skalet and her team are world class experts in their highly specialized field. That said compassion and communication make me feel relaxed and informed. Very special care and I am grateful.
The doctor and staff were friendly, caring and professional.
Dr. Skalet and her team of eye care specialists continue to give me exceptional care, and I do appreciate it!
Very professional and informative.
The provider did an excellent job of diagnosing the problem and giving me good information. Very professional. I loved the visit.
Dr. Skalat and her team are efficient and reassuring at every step of the way from checking in to exiting with an understanding of process and procedure.
Great. Dr. Skalet is very knowledgeable and can explain everything going on. She is very thorough and has a great personality. She is good at clarifying the medical terms so that we understood what she was talking about.
I was impressed by the thoroughness of her explanation, the calmness in which she presented the information, and I felt relieved after the visit.
I was very happy with the whole experience, especially with the doctors I met and with the medical assistants I met and with the ... the nurses I met. Everybody was really supportive, really knowledgeable, and patient care and bedside manner was definitely at the top of their list. I would encourage anybody in the future who has medical needs to reach out to you folks because what you have to offer, besides your knowledge, experience, and intelligence, what you have to offer is your, once again, patient care and compassion. You guys go above and beyond what is expected or what someone can want or desire.
Very knowledgeable, both the Doctor and the staff.Due to all the different tests performed, I was there 4.5 hours
Nice visit
very positive. everyone is so friendly and helpful!
We have seen Allison for the last seven years and we are extremely pleased with her knowledge, bedside manner and accountability that she has shown us over the last seven years.
She provided a very helpful review of my condition and treatment protocol.
Great, professional but warm, extremely knowledgeable, but good communicator.
I had another great experience with Dr. Skalet & Casey Eye Institute…the staff as well. The appointment started on time, each stop along the way, from vision assessment, imaging, ultrasound and consultation was timely; I was finished in about an hour and twenty minutes.
Professional but caring
Excellent!
She was very personable and friendly, and alayed all my concerns with superb knowledge and genuine kindness. I trust her completely with the condition I am currently experiencing. If she gets to read this, I want to say thank you, Dr. Skalet from the bottom of my heart! You are wonderful!!!
Each of the people I worked with were so kind and considerate. They explained each step and made sure I was comfortable.
Dr. Skalet is very knowledgeable and personable. The office staff are efficient while also being personable. Overall, the experience was excellent.
Very Good
Very good experience since I was diagnosed with a tumor in my left eye last August. She has been an amazing Dr. who is a specialist in her field. I always feel comfortable talking with her and know that I have a person who cares about me as a person as well.
Outstanding
From the initial call to set the appointment to the receptionist at the clinic to each set of my evaluation and assessment, every single interaction was professional, warm and pleasant. I felt seen, heard and respected.
Prompt and thorough visit.
I have absolutely faith and trust in Dr Skalet and am so thankful to have the opportunity to see her.
Very skilled doctor and staff.
Dr. Skalet seems to have superior knowledge and superior skills!! She gives thoughtful, specific information in an understandable manner while warm and supportive ??
Dr. Skalet is skilled, perceptive, caring, and visionary. I really appreciate receiving her care and recommendations!
All staff were friendly and seemingly thorough. Dr. Skalet did not rush through the appointment; she offered clear explanation of my ocular issues, and was very open to any questions.
She is very through. She always takes the time to awnser your questions and explains things in a way that you understand them
I have never had a bad experience at the Casey Eye Institute, and yesterday was no exception. On time, courteous, very thorough and professional from start to finish. And Dr. Skalet explains complicated situations in a way my wife and I can understand.
She was really nice and seemed quite logical.
It was very good
It was a very professional experience and Theral appointment.
All interactions very professional and obviously competent.
The evaluation was through, professional and helpful
From the messages and phone call reminders, to the parking garage and into the reception area on the 4th floor...everything was great. Then at reception we were directed upstairs and checked in with my provider. After a short wait I began the series of tests and exams provided by your skilled staff. After completing all those tests and exams, I met with Dr. Skalet and was please to learn that all is well with my eye. I am pleased that all the previous visits are still available to the doctor for reference.
Yes, I'm extremely satisfied with Dr. Skalitz's work. I have been a patient for one and a half years now, having cancer in my left eye. She has been very gracious and professional. The time on everything was perfect, no long waiting in between tests and so forth. Everything went very well and I am very satisfied at my age of 87. God bless you and thank you.
Dr. Skalet was very personable, thorough, and patient. She was attentive to all our questions. She made me feel like I could trust her with with my life and quality of life.
It was professional with a personal touch.
She was very attentive, very helpful and explained the entire procedure and everything she saw with my son very well. She cleared up all the concerns I had and is very recommendable.
The entire visit went smoothly, dr skalet was terrific and calmed my fears
Dr. Skalet is top notch. She has my highest praise.
Dr. Alison Skalet was AWESOME! Very knowledgeable in her field. Dr. Skalet has a great "bed-side" mannerand really seems to have compassion and care for her patients. Highly recommend Dr. Skalet!! Thank you Dr. Skalet!
Long.
Everyone makes you feel comfortable, there nice and helpful.
Dr. Skalet is a great doctor. She's attentive and listens to you know, what I'm talking about and I'm listening to her and I just really appreciate her. The technicians that I had too were great. The only reason I put nine on the referral thing is because Dr. Skalet is a real specialist so I'm not sure how likely that would be for routine stuff for your eye. So anyway.
She's wonderful. Very skilled, very thoughtful and thorough.
Very informal
Dr Skalet is always competent and caring, as well as entertaining with an appropriate and fun sense of humor.
The meeting with Dr was VERY pleasant and informative.
Dr Skalet is so wonderful. So smart, strong, and so kind. All the imaging folks are like that too. Receptionist and medical assistant top drawer too.
She was amazing easy to understand, very pleasant personality.
She is a wonderful physician
No problems. I was very well taken care of and came out with knowledge my current health situation.
Dr Skalet is a very vivacious knowledgeable lady and really cares about her patients. Always feel like no question is stupid!
Is still excellent and professional as it has been for the last 6 years
I continue to be impressed with the thoroughness and high standard of medical care I receive every visit. I am so grateful I can access this through VA referral.
My appt was almost 3 hrs. Everyone was very courteous, friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely refer their service to anyone. Thank you to all
Dr. Skalet is very professional, straight forward, answered my questions and was very patient and understanding with my reaction to hearing I had cancer of my eye.
The best I've seen in awhile very knowledgeable and pleasant manner . Made me feel at ease even though this is a concerning situation. May God bless her and her staff with knowledge and wisdom for my recovery
Always courteous and professional
I know I'm getting the best care possible with Dr Skalet.
She is always respectfull to me. She answers my questions when i have some
I felt that I received very personal and expert care. We are very fortunate to have this level of specialized care in our community.
Dr Skalet is very knowledgeable and caring to her patients. She takes time to explain everything so you can understand what the diagnosis is and the treatment. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Skalet and OHSU to any of my friends and family!
Always a good experience considering it's a doctor appointment:)
Very thorough, attentive. Excellent with children. Extremely knowledgeable.
I am very happy for the medical professionalism of OHSU
excellent communicates directly and is very nice and compassionatevery reputable
The testing regime was completely adequate and Dr. Skalet explained the results clearly and I'm very happy to be her patient.
All the office people were very helpful and Dr. Scatlin was very knowledgeable and quick and definitely enjoy talking to her and she answered every question that I had. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing her more. Thank you.
Each step was explained clearly. Great care was made to make sure I was comfortable. The exams were comprehensive to make sure to get the best results.
I appreciate the way my appointment is scheduled. I know going in what to expect. It is always quick and professional.
The clinic did a thorough work up on my eye, thee different types and pictures and a ultra sound and Dr. Skalet was very informative as to the results from all the visuals and tests.
My provider was...she was wonderful. She was very straightforward, told me what was going on, explained my situation, let me know what to expect and when to return. She was efficient and professional and kind.
Always a pleasure!
They are wonderful so helpful and nice
Very thorough and pleasant
Dr Skalet is a very professional provider taking the time to deal with all my issues. Thanks
fast and friendly
She was knowledgeable and personable. Answered all my questionsand explained everything thoroughly!
I like the way she tells you the way things are. No sugar coating. Answers your questions. Everyone is friend ly and kind. As busy as they all are they still are Courteous and Patient.
Dr. Skalet and the OHSU staff have provided premium services for the last 3 years. I have no regrets and would highly recommend Dr. Skalet to anyone needing similar treatment.
Very professional
Everybody in Casey Eye in the oncology ophthalmology is super helpful, really well organized. It's a well structured process I go through when I visit every 6 months and I just really appreciate their friendliness. And yeah, it was a good experience and it has been every time I go so, thanks.
Dr. Skalet is a very precise physician in her approach to diagnosing a problem. I value her findings and the after-visit report she gives. I know now what my medical problem is. I look forward to our next visit in six months.
Dr. Skalet and her whole team were amazing. They were all very kind and personable, each taking the time to explain to me what they were doing.
Dr Skalet is absolutely amazing and wonderful.
Yes, I've been with Alison Skalet for a long time, and she has really been a good doctor for my eye that I've had a tumor in since 2015. And she's really taken care of me, and so has the rest of them, and I really appreciate all of them. They're really a good staff to do your eyes, and they take care of you. Thank you all Casey Eye Clinic.
Everybody that I worked with at OHSAU was very professional, very kind, and thorough, loved them.
Everyone is so helpful and pleasant.
She talks to me and tells me everything I want to l know in language I understand. She lets me know what to watch for and when to call.
I remarked to my son how professional and competent all of the staff seemed. I would recommend OHSU to anyone needing care. My son remarked he found them the same 18 years ago when they had taken their son there to have popcorn seed removed from his lung.
Wonderful visit. Experienced friendly, compassionate technicians. Medical staff who supported me were on the same page. Patient care was excellent. Great team.
Every time we go to OHSU/Casey Eye Institute, our experience is great. The staff and great and accommodating to any needs. Dr Skalet is wonderful and very thorough with our appointment. The ultrasound tech and photo tech were great with explaining everything to my daughter so she was less anxious and scared.
The provider treats me well, she's friendly, she's knowledgeable, she acts like she's interested in my case, she can remember from years back my particular condition, and I feel like I'm getting the best of care.
Very attentive and professional. Seemed to really care about my case.
Dr. Skalet is GREAT! She is not only a skilled surgeon but she is respectful, empathetic, and kind. She made me feel like I was in good hands, but even though she was straightforward with my diagnosis and prognosis, I knew she cared and would do everything necessary for me to get through this ordeal. I was lucky to be her patient.
very professional and courteous. She explained things so that I understood thoroughly what was happening.
My experience has been good. She listens to me, she answers my questions, and is very easy to talk to.
The Doctor, as well as her staff, were outstanding. I have been visiting the Casey Eye Clinic since the end of 2016, and this visit, as in the past, was wonderful.
Wait time for services has drastically reduced. I was in and out of there in 90 minutes.
She has been great, very knowledgeable and personable
Fantastic as usual, caring, knowledgable,Listens to what the patient says, and responds with care and compassion
Timely, professional
Yes, I'm in year 5 of seeing Dr. Skalet, and through the whole experience, she has been upbeat, supportive. She answers all my questions. She always makes me feel at ease and I never feel like I'm being rushed in our appointments, and thanks to her, her skills and her attitude, I now can go to once a year, even though I'll miss seeing her, I'm happy that my cancer diagnosis is progressing in the right direction. Thank you.
Dr. Skalet is the best! I highly, highly recommend her.
Dr Skalet is probably the most intelligent person I have ever known. Her knowledge, skill and passion are an inspiration to experience. Furthermore, the leadership she provides to her staff shows at every moment. And she is a very warm, compassionate and utterly kind human being. It is a privilege and joy to be her patient through a very serious disease.
Extremely knowledgeable and caring.
The technicians I worked with were amazing and patiect and kept me informed during testing. Great facility. My Doctor I can't say enough about how much I appeciate her.
Thorough.
Alison Skalet very knowledgeable,compassionate, listens, takes time and explains well. Also very friendly.
Everything during my appointment went smoothly. Dr. Skalet and all test specialists were courteous, professional, and knowledgeable. Dr. Skalet answered our questions and explained everything clearly.
Since I have been seeing Dr. Skalat I've continued to be impressed with her skill set and willingness to discuss and answer questions about my eye condition. I have complete utter confidence in her as my ocular oncologist.
All employees were very friendly and treated me well. The testing was difficult with lots of waling and blurred vision
Dr. Skalet is amazing. She explains everything so thoroughly, she deeply cares about patient, and choice and full information. I really, really appreciate having her as my physician.
I would recommend Alison Skalet to anyone. She has been exceptionally good to me. And I would really highly recommend her. Thank you.
I thought Dr. Skalet is quite knowledgeable and very personable my experience with her was very good. Okay, well*
My experience at OHSU is always great. The people are always nice, they're always very efficient, they're always as quick as they can be, and they always give me as much information as I am asking for.
Alison Skalet, is wonderful, very professional, and extremely positive. I appreciate her interaction with me as a patient.
Good Doctor, been coming up there for eleven years and have no complaints.
Dr. Skalet is perfect. He's a good surgeon, she almost feels like a friend, very helpful answering my questions, I'm 92 and she is so patient and I thank her for everything.
Hello, I would like to say that Alison Skalet, was very thorough in her review and her review of my eye problem. She was very compassionate and very, she explained everything very nicely and I appreciated her patience with me and to take the time, I appreciated, her entire staff. They all worked very nicely with me and they were very kind.
Great listener, she answered all my questions explaining simply for my understanding.
Very professional, but at the same time she was caring. Explained my condition in layman terms.
Dr Skalet was very thorough and answered all my questions. I left the exam feeling I was in good hands.
I've been a patient of Dr Skalet for several years. She is very knowledgeable in her field and relates well with her patients. She just keeps getting better.
Always good, very informative
She listens and she explained. She showed that she cared.
.dr Skalet is always excellent in every way.
Excellent knowledge and bedside manner.
my appointment was completed in 1.5 hours rather than the 3-4 hours that was predicted. I didn't have to have my eye dilated. I appreciated that the labs technicians, nurses and doctors were efficient.
Fine
Everyone I interacted with were pleasant, informative and thorough.
Very good
They go out of their way for me.
Very professional and courteous and understanding and still providing me the best care that I can possibly find thank you
Excellent. Always professional and yet personable. I trust her expertise.
Great. 5 years since successful surgery. I'm grateful.