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Alison Small, M.D. (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Alison Small, M.D. sees patients with a wide range of skin, hair and nail disorders at OHSU’s Center for Health & Healing, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, and Randall Children’s Hospital. She enjoys helping patients with common dermatologic conditions such as acne, eczema, rashes, birthmarks, and other lumps and bumps. She has particular interests in vascular anomalies (hemangiomas, venous and lymphatic malformations, port wine stains, overgrowth syndromes) and genetic skin disorders. She enjoys teaching and is lucky to have medical students, residents, and fellows working with her to learn and care for patients.

Alison grew up in Tempe, Arizona before living in San Francisco for her dermatology training and pediatric dermatology fellowship. She has now settled in Oregon with her husband, and they have quickly fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest and all the beauty and adventure it has to offer. In her free time Dr. Small enjoys traveling, cooking (and eating!), hiking, and riding bikes.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2012, University of Arizona

  • Internship

    • Pediatric Internship, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

  • Residency

    • Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco

  • Fellowship

    • Pediatric Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Dermatology

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Society for Pediatric Dermatology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (52 Ratings, 23 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. They listened to me and sent a referral to another provider

  2. Due to the laser breaking during my surgery I am not very happy with my experience at OHSU, but that is not the doctor's fault.

  3. She is was personable, professional, and provided helpful medical insights.

  4. It was friendly, but very matter of fact. It wasn't bad.

  5. She is extremely knowledgeable and efficient.

  6. The practitiners explained to my child the entire procedure jn a way that he understood and could ask questions and give his approval. Much appreciate the care and compassion

  7. Great ideas for treatment. Easy to talk to and work with. Appreciate her expertise.

  8. Good

  9. Clinician helped us navigate difficulties with OHSU's system, which can be opaque in terms of where and how to seek skin-related care.

  10. Dr. Small is kind, caring, and an advocate for my health and well-being. She is an outstanding doctor and person!

  11. She is very nice and professional!

  12. Knowledgeable and good communication from the whole team.

  13. The in office experience was superb. Well explained and open.

  14. Dr. Smalls is amazing. She genuinely cares about her patients.

  15. Such a wonderful environment! Everyone is always so friendly!

  16. Dr Small is amazing. Far and above the best clinician I or anyone in my family has visited

  17. Overall really kind and sweet and just had a bubbly personally

  18. Always absolutely awesome and so very helpful

  19. We loved our son's doctor and nurse that was present. They were kind and after our 20 minute appointment our son hugged both the nurse and doctor. He does not do this often, they were lovely and extremely knowledgeable.

  20. Dr Small is fantastic!

  21. Could not feel more welcome

  22. Both the MA Audrey and Dr. Small were amazing. All of our issues were addressed with clear knowledge and great guidance for how to proceed. We were seen quickly and were very happy with the care received.

  23. Everyone was very attentive and even gave us passes to get on the ferry, something my daughter loved.