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Eric Simpson, M.D., M.C.R. (he/him)

Accepting new patients

  • Frances J. Storrs, M.D. Medical Dermatology Professor
  • Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Dermatology

Clinical focus

  • Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)
  • Psoriasis
  • Skin Cancers

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. Simpson practices medical dermatology with special interests in chronic inflammatory skin diseases and skin cancer. He is actively involved in clinical research and is currently funded by the National Institutes of Health and industry partners to study new approaches to chronic skin disease treatment and prevention.

Dr. Simpson's collaborations are global in scope and has been invited to present his research and approach to patient care at international conferences in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. He has published over 140 scientific articles in several high-impact peer-reviewed journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet. 

As part of his commitment to lessen the burden of atopic dermatitis (eczema) worldwide, Dr. Simpson is dedicated to identifying and improving quality of care for patients with atopic dermatitis. He is the director of the Frances J. Storrs and Jon M. Hanifin CLEAR Eczema Center at OHSU. Furthermore, he supports patient advocacy by serving as the Co-Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the National Eczema Association.  He also serves on the Executive Committee of the Harmonizing Outcome Measures in Eczema (HOME) - a volunteer group of patients, providers, and other stakeholders whose mission is to improve the quality of eczema research to better suit the needs of patients and policy-makers.

Outside of work, Dr. Simpson enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing squash, camping, hiking, fishing, and biking.



 

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1998, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    • M.C.R., 2009, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2002

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Dermatology

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Contact Dermatitis Society
  • American Dermatological Association
  • Dermatology Foundation Leaders Society
  • International Society of Atopic Dermatitis
  • National Eczema Association
  • National Psoriasis Foundation
  • Oregon Dermatology Society
  • Oregon Medical Association
  • Society for Investigative Dermatology
  • Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (219 Ratings, 96 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. Informative, friendly and caring

  2. Dr. Simpson is one of better clinician's I have seen. He listens to understand, remembers who I am and my unusual medical condition, tries to find treatments or other doctors to help.

  3. Very professional

  4. Dr. Simpson is like the gold standard. If dermatologists had a control group, it would just be him.

  5. Excellent

  6. I've been seeing Dr Simpson for over a decade. In my generation, we didn't use sunscreen or stay out of the sun, hence I'm playing catch-up: yearly screenings, sunscreen applications, etc. Dr Simpson is a very kind, thoughtful individual. We've been through basal cell carcinomas well as squamous cell. He has shown respect for my intelligence - not a universal experience. I trust him completely.

  7. Dr Simpson is amazing. Smart, personable, honest and direct. Always on top of newest practices. Always preoccupied with making sure he understands and responds to the patients concerns and needs.

  8. Very polite & listened to my concerns

  9. I didn't have any pain. Dr. Simpson is caring and compassionate. He is also stellar at spotting problem areas on my skin. Thank you, Dr. Simpson!

  10. Always top notch

  11. Excellent!

  12. Dr. Simpson is the best. Down to earth, listens. Provides options.

  13. The best dermatologist I have ever shared my skin problems with.

  14. I really enjoy Dr. Simpson as my dermatologist. He is very kind, informative and answers my questions without making me feel I'm taking up too much of his time. He's awesome!

  15. This clinic and physician give the highest medical care.

  16. Dr Simpson continues to provide stellar care to both myself and my husband. He is the best in every way.

  17. Dr. Simpson is professional, thorough and personable. I have confidence in his diagnosis and recommendations.

  18. Continued great care

  19. Dr. Simpson is a very thorough and professional dermatologist. I wouldn't trust my skin with anyone else.

  20. Dr Simpson and team are emotionally intelligent, excellent doctors, kind, thorough, expedient .- everything that makes a perfect medical appointment. Thank you

  21. Have always had good experiences with him. He actually listens to me as a patient, and understands the issues I'm going through as a whole and directs his treatment recommendations with that in mind. He's probably the best doctor I've been a patient of so far, and that's decades of others trying and not quite coming close to his skills at patient/physician rapport

  22. Wonderful care by a team! Exceptionally good

  23. Absolutely the best possible

  24. Been seeing Dr Simpson for years. He's the best

  25. Dr. Simpson is the greatest.

  26. Out standing, very thorough. Very professional

  27. Dr Simpson is phenomenal.

  28. Very kind and answered all of my questions.

  29. Best derm doctor!

  30. Very interested in knowing what I think may be a problem. Took plenty of time to exam my skin issues and make sure I understood what was happening.