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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 (330 Ratings, 125 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. Good

  2. Dr Bar is so skilled and so very talented. I've had numerous skin cancer issues with Mohs and she has done a wonderful job on each one. Scars hardly visible. I trust her completely.

  3. They are extremely efficient, well organized while actually caring about the work they do. It's a breath of fresh air in a tensed situation.

  4. Very good

  5. Love Dr. Bar & staff. Everyone from the front desk to the nursing staff are always professional & positive.

  6. Dr. Bar is a kind and compassionate individual who anticipated my needs and ensured I received the best possible treatment.

  7. They were very impressive and completely took care of my medical needs. Great staff

  8. Skilled at her profession. Caring and calming.

  9. Fast, skilled, friendly, flexible

  10. Very organized, professional and created a pleasant experience beyond my expectation for

  11. Outstanding Doctor. Skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate and kind

  12. Always a pleasant experience.

  13. All I can say is all of them were wonderful.

  14. Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, reassuring

  15. Very professional, Friendly in a non-patronizing way. Excellent communication before, during and after the procedure. I really appreciated the sense of "good chemistry" and competence among all the staff at the clinic. It was quite noticeable and speaks well for the management there. Keep up the good work OHSU!

  16. Thankful!

  17. Very professional and caring. Explained very completely what was to be done and what was being done.

  18. I will only use OHSU. Thank you so much for everything! I am in recovery mode and the doctors and nurses are amazing!

  19. Great!

  20. Always professional, friendly and efficient.

  21. 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..

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

  23. 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

  24. Excellent.

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

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

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

  28. Third visit, all were great

  29. Dr Bar does excellent work

  30. Kind. Professional. Skilled. Thorough.