Accepting new patients
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
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
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Degrees
- M.D., 1998, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- M.C.R., 2009, Oregon Health & Science University
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Residency
- Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2002
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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
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (218 Ratings, 97 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.
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!
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.
Very polite & listened to my concerns
Always top notch
Excellent!
Dr. Simpson is the best. Down to earth, listens. Provides options.
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!
The best dermatologist I have ever shared my skin problems with.
This clinic and physician give the highest medical care.
Continued great care
Dr. Simpson is professional, thorough and personable. I have confidence in his diagnosis and recommendations.
Dr Simpson continues to provide stellar care to both myself and my husband. He is the best in every way.
Dr. Simpson is a very thorough and professional dermatologist. I wouldn't trust my skin with anyone else.
Dr Simpson and team are emotionally intelligent, excellent doctors, kind, thorough, expedient .- everything that makes a perfect medical appointment. Thank you
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
Wonderful care by a team! Exceptionally good
Absolutely the best possible
Been seeing Dr Simpson for years. He's the best
Dr. Simpson is the greatest.
Out standing, very thorough. Very professional
Dr Simpson is phenomenal.
Very kind and answered all of my questions.
Best derm doctor!
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.
Dr Simpson is simply terrific, well worth the drive from eugene
Listened well, answered questions clearly and completely, showed concern and compassion, extremely knowledgeable.
Easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable.
Dr Simpson and his ability to diagnose and successfully treat far exceeds my experience with other physicians. Most physicians throw darts at a dart board hoping for successhe throws knives with procision!
Dr. Simpson is exceptional in all aspects. I appreciate having him as my doctor.
He was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Great bedside manner. Gave me hope