Accepting new patients
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
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
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Degrees
- Ph.D., 2010, Oregon Health & Science University
- M.D., 2016, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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Residency
- Dermatology, Oregon Health & Science University
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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
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (187 Ratings, 102 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 NRC patient surveys.
Dr Foster and her team were amazing, knowledgeable, patient, kind and it was exactly the experience everyone should have with their doctor.
Very caring and knowledgeable
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.
Thorough, knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, friendly
Very good,appreciated doctor's explanation, conern,helpful insight. Overall very good.
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.
She is always upbeat as well as helpful. She does reply to questions on the portal, and shows concern for me.
Extremely knowledgeable; personable; collaborative problem solving
Dr. Foster is outstanding. She is knowledgeable and caring, and I very much appreciate her concern for my health issues.
Dr. Foster was extraordinary! A brilliant doctor with a big heart.
She is very thorough. Gave me greater insight in my medical issues. Very helpful.
Dr. Foster is professional. Warm and caring.
The dr. Is very knowledgeable and also very personable.
Very informative. Listened to my concerns, gave excellent feedback & suggestions. Both Dr. Lee & Dr.Foster were very thorough & respectful.
Dr Foster listened & answered my questions. She was very helpful.
Took the necessary time to review my history. Clearly explained my illness and treatment needed. Very helpful and informative
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.
She is unusually good at helping me see with a mirror exactly what is going on.
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?"
Love seeing Dr Foster 10/10
Dr. Foster is caring, knowledgeable, sincere, and a good communicator.
Dr Foster was very concerned about my skin conditions and thoughtful in her engagement with me.
It's so easy to talk with her about a difficult and very intimate disease. Her knowledge, expertise and language with which she talks about it makes her very accessible and understanding. Also, sHe creates a safe space to talk about these things.
I love Dr. Foster! She is caring, extremely knowledgeable, and spends TIME talking and listening. Perhaps that's why my appt. Started at 2 pm and I finally saw her at 4!
Dr. Foster seems to have reviewed my chart prior to my appointment and is always informed and ready to discuss my symptoms and treatment the minute she enters the examination room. Her knowledge and expertise creatd a sense of being on a "team" aimed at improving my health outcome.
Dr Foster cares about her patients and listens to me.
It was the best appointment I've ever had. Dr Foster was a fantastic communicator! She was a great listener, very kind, empathetic, I felt heard, validated and hopeful for the first time in a long time.
The depth of knowledge, the caring concern and the overall experience can't be beat.
Talked with lots of concern
Dr. Foster is wonderful and the resident Jacob today was great also.