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Erin Foster, M.D., Ph.D. (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Dermatology

Clinical focus

  • Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
  • Dermatology (Cosmetic)

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. Erin Foster is a medical dermatologist with a special interest in complex skin disorders such as autoimmune blistering diseases, oral and vulvar dermatology. Dr. Foster also sees patients for cosmetic dermatology and treats general dermatologic conditions such as acne and skin cancer checks.

Dr. Erin Foster believes that her patients know more than she does about their skin, because they see it every day. She approaches clinical care with the goal of developing relationships based on mutual trust and working together toward health. Her research focuses on vulvovaginal mucosal conditions, shared decision making with patients, and the immunological basis of skin disease.

When she’s not working, Dr. Foster is hiking, biking, reading fiction, baking, or spending time with family. A native Texan, she loves Portland summers and Mt. Hood winters. She feels lucky every day to live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • Ph.D., 2010, Oregon Health & Science University
    • M.D., 2016, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

  • Residency

    • Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Dermatology, 2020

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • Medical Dermatology Society
  • Women’s Dermatologic Society
  • International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Oregon Dermatology Society
  • International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (178 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.

  1. I HAVE recommended this clinician.

  2. Great bedside manner. Not only was the doctor very pleasant and great to talk to, but the entire staff I dealt with were great.

  3. Good experience. Was clear in communicating

  4. Very nice doctor. Very concerned and thorough.

  5. I've always had a great experience with Dr. Foster. She is kind, caring, clear, and direct which I appreciate.

  6. Dr. Foster is wonderful. She cares and wants wellness for me. Love her!

  7. She was so relaxed and also able to let me know I WAS NOT an imposition!

  8. Dr. Foster is fantastic!! She's always thorough, shows concerns, and explains the issues/situation in terms that I can easily understand.

  9. Dr Foster and her team were amazing, knowledgeable, patient, kind and it was exactly the experience everyone should have with their doctor.

  10. Very caring and knowledgeable

  11. Dr Foster is fabulous. She takes time for the exam, is thorough and takes time to explain why she is doing things and makes sure to answer any and all questions that I may have.

  12. Thorough, knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, friendly

  13. I absolutely love Dr Foster. She is the best specialist I've ever worked with. She's both caring and knowledgeable. She is top notch.

  14. Very good,appreciated doctor's explanation, conern,helpful insight. Overall very good.

  15. She is always upbeat as well as helpful. She does reply to questions on the portal, and shows concern for me.

  16. Dr. Foster is outstanding. She is knowledgeable and caring, and I very much appreciate her concern for my health issues.

  17. Extremely knowledgeable; personable; collaborative problem solving

  18. She is very thorough. Gave me greater insight in my medical issues. Very helpful.

  19. Dr. Foster was extraordinary! A brilliant doctor with a big heart.

  20. Dr. Foster is professional. Warm and caring.

  21. The dr. Is very knowledgeable and also very personable.

  22. Took the necessary time to review my history. Clearly explained my illness and treatment needed. Very helpful and informative

  23. Dr Foster listened & answered my questions. She was very helpful.

  24. Very informative. Listened to my concerns, gave excellent feedback & suggestions. Both Dr. Lee & Dr.Foster were very thorough & respectful.

  25. Dr Foster is amazing! She was very kind and I appreciated how thorough the first appointment was. She's extremely knowledgeable and I was grateful to have a provider who listened. It's a relief to have more answers for something I've been raising as an issue for 21 years. I would give her a million stars if I could.

  26. Love seeing Dr Foster 10/10

  27. She is unusually good at helping me see with a mirror exactly what is going on.

  28. Dr. Foster is very knowledgeable about my cancer and other issues and is very compassionate in her manner. I appreciate that before I leave, she always asks, "Do you have any more questions for me?"

  29. Dr. Foster is caring, knowledgeable, sincere, and a good communicator.

  30. Dr Foster was very concerned about my skin conditions and thoughtful in her engagement with me.