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Anna A. Bar, M.D.

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  • Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Dermatology
  • Surgery

Clinical focus

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

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

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.

Physician 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: 4.9 out of 5 (336 Ratings, 133 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.Barr and staff are always friendly and professional. Would recommend this office.

  2. She is a professional in every sense of the word.

  3. Was very happy with everyone

  4. Dr. Bar is a wonderful, skilled, and talented practitioner. She is very professional and knowledgeable and her bedside manner is superlative! She has been my trusted physician for almost 10 years and I trust her completely.

  5. Dr. Bar was very clear in what was to happen. She took the time to explain to both my husband and myself. She was warm and easy to talk to.

  6. Brief, but kind.

  7. Everyone was helpful.

  8. Dr. Barr is professional, efficient, yet personable. I have needed her for dermatology surgery several times, and she has consistently delivered at this high level!

  9. Dr. Bar is incredible

  10. Dr. Barr is the best. She is highly skilled and knowledgeable and also personable. I would recommend her to everyone.

  11. All excellent, as usual!

  12. Excellent

  13. Good

  14. She was fast and efficient.

  15. Outstanding

  16. It went very well

  17. This is the third time I've had a MOHS procedure with Dr. Barr. I requested her because previous surgeries have been minimally stressful and results good.

  18. Excellent care, she's amazing

  19. Ann Barr was exceptional and one of the best clinicians I have ever had, not just for surgery but in any medical setting. From the very beginning she was attentive, confident, and extremely informative. She answered my questions promptly before the procedure and made herself available whenever I needed guidance. Her professionalism and willingness to help made me feel completely comfortable and well cared for throughout the process. I had heard great things about her going in, and she exceeded every expectation. I truly can't say enough positive things about her.

  20. Perfect

  21. Excellent

  22. Dr. Bar is always a pleasure to see, and provides excellent care!

  23. All very well Thank you for having doctors that you can communicate with them directly

  24. Dr. Bar was exceptional in every way. She is clearly a master of her craft and approached my procedure with both skill and creativity, especially with the closing technique that allowed me to maintain my hair, which meant a great deal to me. Beyond her technical excellence, her bedside manner was the best I have ever experienced. She was kind, caring, compassionate, and made me feel completely supported, almost like I was in the care of a trusted friend.

  25. Dr. Barr was efficient, timely, and personable.

  26. I was initially worried about being awake for the procedure, but was soon put at ease.

  27. Very informative and professional

  28. Dr Bar is reassuring, professional and her experience shines through.

  29. The clinician listed respectfully and carefully explained my treatment options and timing.

  30. Dr. Bar was kind, gentle and concerned about my comfort