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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: 4.8 out of 5 (326 Ratings, 129 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. Always professional, friendly and efficient.

  2. The doctor was excellent ! The site of the surgery healed beautifully within a week, with only a slightly red appearance. I had no pain to speak of taking only one ibuprofen the first night. Incredible..

  3. Highly professional and competent. Excellent service and approach.

  4. Dr. Bar has been treating me for well over 15 years for different skin cancers. She has rebuilt my nose. She has done biopsies remove skin cancers using the most procedure I wouldn't go to anyone else. By

  5. Excellent.

  6. Everyone I met during this experience was very supportive and all listened to my concerns .

  7. My experience with the clinician was amazing and I felt like I was in the best hands for my surgery.

  8. The team and clinician worked as a well oiled machine! Always with my comfort in mind.

  9. Third visit, all were great

  10. Dr Bar does excellent work

  11. Kind. Professional. Skilled. Thorough.

  12. 100% efficient.

  13. Dr. Bar and her resident explained what was going to happen. I felt very comfortable having the Resident in the room with us.

  14. She smiled and was friendly. She was very efficient.

  15. The clinician were very transparent about what they were doing. It helped me feel comfortable.

  16. Dr. Bar is very professional, yet kind and interested in her patient's input.

  17. She is so lovely. She listens and is extremely realistic and grounded with her approach.

  18. As always, Dr Bar was great! Her

  19. The clinician was great, very patient and understanding to my shortcomings and needs.

  20. Ever question was address fully. Was given the opportunity to watch the procedure.

  21. She just put me at ease and I felt she would do everything to make sure it went well.

  22. Dr Bar is such a good surgeon. I never feel worried prior to a skin cancer Mohs procedure if I know she will be my doctor. She is very skilled, very professional, and has always done a wonderful job.

  23. A terrific team - worked well together

  24. Excellent medical team

  25. It went very smooth and without issues. They were very thorough in explaining after care and step that needed addressed.

  26. Dr Barr is not only kind but very professional. I like and trust her very much.

  27. They are best Mohs surgeons in Oregon.

  28. Dr. Barr is the best, she has done several surgeries for squamous cell carcinoma. With positive results.

  29. Dr. Bar is always friendly, accommodating, and efficient! Very skilled as well.

  30. Dr Bar was very kind and gentle. Talked through the procedure to let me know what was going on and what she was going to do. She was very sensitive to my anxiety over the procedure. She agreed to let my husband stay in the room (he used to be a first responder, so no issue with passing out). And none of the other nurses gave him any issued about coming back in with me. Overall a very positive experience with OHSU.