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

Accepting new patients

  • Dermatologist
  • 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

I’m a dermatologist who cares for patients of all ages. I treat common skin conditions such as:

  • Acne
  • Eczema
  • Rashes
  • Birthmarks
  • Lumps

I have a particular interest in genetic skin disorders. I’m also interested in vascular anomalies, including:

  • Hemangiomas (noncancerous skin tumors made of blood vessels)
  • Venous and lymphatic malformations
  • Port wine stain birthmarks
  • Overgrowth syndromes

I grew up in Tempe, Arizona. My husband and I have fallen in love with the Pacific Northwest and all the beauty and adventure it has to offer. Outside of work, I enjoy 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: 4.6 out of 5 (61 Ratings, 19 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Dr Small has been great in working with us and understanding my child's needs and anxiety

  2. She was very kind, explained things clearly and was willing to come back when I had a follow up question.

  3. Dr. Small is amazing! She is kind, caring, and advocates for her patients.

  4. Warm, caring and very attentive to the fears of small children

  5. They listened to me and sent a referral to another provider

  6. 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.

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

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

  9. She is extremely knowledgeable and efficient.

  10. 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

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

  12. Good

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

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

  15. She is very nice and professional!

  16. Knowledgeable and good communication from the whole team.

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

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

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