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Anna A. Bar, M.D.

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  • Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Dermatology
  • Surgery

Special focus

  • Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
  • Dermatologic Surgery
  • Melanoma
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Skin Cancer Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at

About me

Dr. Bar is a Professor of Dermatology and Co-Director of Mohs micrographic surgery. Dr. Bar is the Director of the Fellowship Program in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, and has trained fellows since 2006 in this advanced technique. Dr. Bar specializes in skin cancer surgery, including Mohs micrographic surgery and the subsequent reconstruction. She has advanced training in laser and cosmetic surgery, fillers and scar revision. Dr. Anna Bar is double board certified in Dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery.

Dr. Bar received her medical degree from New York University medical school, followed by an internal medicine internship at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital. After completing dermatology training at OHSU, she pursued additional fellowship subspecialty training in Mohs surgery and cosmetic and laser surgery at the California Skin Institute. 

Dr. Bar is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally with over 150 past lectures.  She has presented on Mohs for melanoma, Reconstruction after Mohs surgery, and Cosmetic topics in Canada, England, Greece, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, Brazil, and across the USA. She regularly lectures and teaches courses for physicians at the national meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. She has authored over 60 peer reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters about skin cancer and cosmetic dermatology, and regularly instructs other doctors, residents and medical students in skin cancer surgery. 

She serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Academic Cosmetic Dermatologists and has served on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. She is a past President of Oregon Dermatology Society and is currently on the Board of Directors for ODS.  

Dr. Bar enjoys spending time with her husband, who is also a dermatologist, and her daughters. She likes wakesurfing, golfing, snowboarding and beach volleyball.

Physican referrals:
Phone: 503-494-6483
Fax: 503-494-0596

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2001, New York University School of Medicine
  • Internship

    • Internal Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, 2002
  • Residency

    • Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2005
  • Fellowship

    • Mohs chemosurgery and advanced cosmetic dermatologic surgery, California Skin Institute, Mountain View, CA, 2006
  • Certifications

    • American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
    • American College of Mohs Surgery, 2006
    • American Board of Dermatology, Mohs micrographic surgery

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Women's Dermatological Society
  • American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
  • Association of Academic Dermatologic Surgeons
  • American College of Mohs Surgery
  • Oregon Dermatologic Society
  • Oregon Medical Association
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (441 Ratings, 224 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.

  1. Amazing!

  2. I had OHMS surgery and the experience was efficient but still very personal.

  3. Dr. Bar was very friendly and confidant, and put me at ease. The entire team was so caring and pleasant that I felt well taken care of even though the procedure itself was unpleasant. Thanks to everyone on the team.

  4. Very professional.

  5. Everything about my surgery was very professional. And the recovery is going very well.

  6. Dr. Bar addressed all my concerns about the Mohs surgery and reconstructive component in a professional, knowledgeable manner with positivity and empathy.

  7. Fantastic staff. Excellent care. Can't say enough good about it.

  8. Great!

  9. She did a fantastic job explaining items that would occur. The nursing staff were wonderful as well!

  10. A-1, first place provider with high skill level. WOW

  11. Dr. Barr, residents and all other medical staff were absolutely the best. They explained procedure and answered all my questions. I received excellent care and felt comfortable in the room that I was receiving the best care possible, both from a technical medical point of view as well as the personal, emotional side of receiving positive support.

  12. Everyone was friendly, accommodating and efficient. A great experience!

  13. Dr. Barr was warm and welcoming, and she was obviously highly professional and equally skilled. I was very pleased with my appointment.

  14. Personable and professional

  15. Dr Bar was considerate in explaining to me what she was doing. She was efficient in removal of the basil cell carcinoma on the first try which I appreciated.

  16. The doctor was excellent, professional and efficient. She explaining things as needed. I felt in good hands.

  17. Yes, the staff is very professional and efficient. I appreciated how concerned they were and I was very satisfied with the end result.

  18. Dr. Bar is the only person I currently trust for dermatology or cosmetic care. She's always direct, skillful, and makes any procedure friendly and comfortable

  19. They all did a wonderful job

  20. I've been seeing her for a long time. She's great!

  21. Dr Bar is friendly and very professional. Knows what she's doing. My only complaint is it is so difficult to make an appointment with her. She is booked out for 8 months!

  22. This is my fourth (or more) visit to OHSU Dermatology. Everyone is positive, friendly, reassuring and competent. Great care and a positive environment.

  23. Dr. Bar and her associate were very helpful and caring in answering my questions and concerns about my upcoming surgery.

  24. Excellent.

  25. Always a positive experience.

  26. Great people with a warm bedside manner

  27. Dr Bar was highly efficient,pleasant, and thorough. Each staff member knew their roll and carried it out efficiently. It's unfortunate OHSU is so short staffed they can't provide timely appointments. And force their patients wait so long to see a provider.

  28. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND WELL TRAINED

  29. Easy, friendly, efficient and accommodating.

  30. I had a good experienced, and everyone was good, professional, and helpful.

  31. Dr. Bar was knowledgeable and took a conservative approach to my medical issue.

  32. All the staff at OSHU took excellent care of me.

  33. This was my 3rd Mohs procedure and I was impressed with the smooth operation this department runs. Everyone is friendly & upbeat and good at the job. It was very reassuring to someone who has gone through surgery for melonoma and continues to have skin issues.

  34. The service was impeccable from start to finish! Thank you Dr. Bar & staff for making the entire experience seamless.

  35. In professional hands.

  36. Very nice experience.

  37. The doctor understood that my husband has dementia and was able to come right in and take care of him so he did not have to wait and get agitated. We were in early and out quickly.

  38. All went smoothly

  39. It was wonderful! Dr Barr & her team make the day "best as could be" considering the circumstances. I would highly recommend them.

  40. Excellent care. She is going the extra mile to care for me. She did a wonderful job for me also on my previous surgery.

  41. Pretty good. Very cheerful and skillful feeling and willing to tell me what she's doing as she does it, per my request. Her main assistant, Amy, was super wonderful.

  42. The team was excellent. I liked that Dr. Anna worked with at least one other surgeon, and they conferred on a new mole and decided to also biopsy it. I felt the skill level of all team members was excellent.

  43. Team appeared to be knowledgeable, skilled, caring.

  44. Taking good care of you!!!!

  45. A very good experience.

  46. Very professional and friendly. Listened to my concerns and responded to my questions.

  47. Dr. Bar and her entire team were fantastic. All very professional, caring and made the procedure a breeze.

  48. Stopped in for a quick consult. Dr Health the Fellow did all the work. He was great.

  49. From check-in to getting called back before my appointment time, to the quick and expert care, I was struck with how smoothly everything went.

  50. Very streamlined procedure and staff was amazing!

  51. Dr. Barr is a true professional and I would highly recommend OHSU.

  52. Very casual and friendly, both doctor and staff. Put me at ease right away. Prep and aftercare very thorough. Doctor was very effiecient and i was heading home within a half hour.

  53. Anna, Amy, Trinity and Chris were fantastic. Always checking in during procedures to make sure I was doing OK. The team always checking in with each to see if they needed anything, as well. Just a great experience for a surgical procedure.

  54. Efficient, kind, worked to build rapport.

  55. Everyone who worked with me was extremely professional, kind, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and skillfully quick (which I appreciate so much) Dr. Barr listened to my request and successfully fulfilled my request. That means the world to me. I am so happy and thankful! I was educated on how to care for myself after the treatment and was sent home with a bag full of info and goodies. Amazing team!

  56. Very kind and understanding

  57. Dr. Anabuar was fantastic. I really like her. I just wish I didn't feel so rushed out of there for the amount of money I was spending. And I think she missed some spots around my nose, which means I'm going to have to make a second appointment and it took a year and a half to get into her. So that would be my only thing. But otherwise, I really appreciated her and I really enjoy working with her. Thank you. Bye.

  58. Dr. Barr is so good at what she does. She made the whole experience feel comfortable and even fun. I am 100% pleased with the results of my procedure and I will definitely be coming back in the future. Thank you.

  59. Dr. Bar is consistently professional, a good listener, friendly, and always punctual. I always get great results.

  60. Dr.Barr has partnered with me through this journey. She shows personal and genuine care about my life and skin issues. I walk this road with her and her team with confidence

  61. Extremely competent, supportive.

  62. Excellent

  63. Very friendly and very good service, they have a clinic, goodbye.

  64. Excellent! Dr. Bar was informative, compassionate & skilled - as always! Thank you

  65. Yeah, Anna Bar is a wonderful doctor. Every time I go in there, she's prompt. She gets things done, and I've never had a problem. So, give her a raise. Thank you.

  66. Always friendly, professional and helpful staff. Dr Barr is an amazing expert in her field. Extremely satisfied with my experience and with the results!

  67. Dr. Bar and her team are superb.

  68. Dr Barr is great! Efficient, knowledgable & accommodating. I believe she has an aesthetic eye & provides her recommendations & alternatives for treatment.

  69. Anna is the BEST:)

  70. Skilled, personable, efficient, patient-centered care.

  71. great staff!!

  72. Attentive. Listened to my concerns. Basically gave me what I asked for. I return often.

  73. Thank you.

  74. Excellent surgeon! Clear communication. Listened to me. I was sooo appreciative.

  75. Dr. Anna Barr is a knowledgeable, competent, and friendly provider. Her bedside manner is bar none!

  76. Very Professional and attentive. I was in and out !

  77. Love Anna Barr

  78. Competent and personable. In addition, all the office personnel were on top of everything—-no complaints!

  79. Dr. Bar is a pro and I would strongly recommend her to anyone who has dermatological issues.

  80. Dr Barr is awesome. She is very professional and kind. I trust her and appreciate her approach to patient care

  81. I was seen quickly, both doctors were very kind, respectful and helpful

  82. I'm very happy that I was referred to OHSU with Dr Bar she very kind and very knowledgeable with her job I'm very happy ?? will recommend ??

  83. Dr. Bar is always available, efficient, and helpful! Thank you!

  84. Dr Anna Bar is the best! Her expertise is invaluable! I really enjoy that she spends time with me listening to my concerns and appriciate how she address them.

  85. I have been seeing Dr. Barr for years. She is always fabulous. Sometimes I feel that she books too tight, and has only the shortest of time to spend with the patient. She is booked VERY far out and it is hard to get in to see her in a timely manner.

  86. Great.

  87. Timely, professional, informative.

  88. Dr. Bar is great. Always kind and helpful.

  89. Efficient and friendly. That's it.

  90. My experience with Dr. Bar was excellent. She is punctual, professional, and friendly. I felt she went over and above to care for my dermatological needs.

  91. Dr. Bar is a gifted physician. I am so grateful to be able to use her services.

  92. Very friendly and informative staff.

  93. So professional and kind

  94. I would highly recommend Dr Barr. She is always amicable, professional with amazing expertise in her field.

  95. Very satisfied with the experience at dermatology

  96. Dr. Bar listens well, is pleasant and easy to talk with. I was very pleased with my results.

  97. Dr. Anna is simply superb and simply the best. Extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable. But at the same, she is very warm, welcoming, sincere and funny. Love her at all levels. Super Star!

  98. Outstanding experience!

  99. Excellent, very professional

  100. An excellent experience. The doctor provided explanation on different aspects of the procedure. I

  101. Dr Ana Barr is excellent

  102. Dr. Bar is consistently responsive to my questions and my needs. She is always welcoming and positive.

  103. Outstanding

  104. Very professional and knowledgeable and personal ?

  105. Dr Barr is a rock star. I have both received treatments from her for life threatening cancers and had aesthetic treatments with her. Both successful!Always like her manner as well.

  106. Pleasant, listened, accommodated my requests

  107. Dr. Bar is the best dermatologist I've seen. She's meticulous and takes her time, even with Botox!

  108. Dr. Bar is a pleasure to have as my Dermatologist. My treatments have always been wonderful, and I have had excellent results.

  109. Dr. Bar and her staff are the greatest people to work with. They took the time to explain everything and made me feel special to them.