Accepting new patients
Kim B. Sanders, M.P.A.S., P.A.-C. (she/her)
Accepting new patients
- Physician Associate
- Associate Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Dermatology
Clinical focus
- Skin Cancers
- Acne
- Psoriasis
Locations and contact
I see patients at
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1 OHSU Dermatology Clinic, Lake Oswego
16699 Boones Ferry Rd.Lake Oswego, OR 97035
About me
Kim Sanders is a Physician Associate specializing in the treatment of dermatological conditions. She sees patients for a broad range of conditions and specializes in skin cancer screening, acne, unusual growths and rashes, and basic surgical excisions/closures. She has completed the Society of Dermatology PA’s Diplomat Fellowship Program.
As part of an academic health center, Mrs. Sanders regularly instructs trainees and enjoys mentoring PA students. She is a co-director of the dermatology APP fellowship. She lectures regionally to various student and professional organizations and is the acting president of the Oregon Society of Dermatology Associates.
Outside work, she enjoys hiking, white water rafting, reading and spending time with her wonderful family and friends.
Languages spoken
- English
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.S., 2001, University of Portland
- PA-C, 2005, Oregon Health & Science University
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Certifications
- National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants
Memberships and associations:
- Oregon Society of Dermatology Associates
- Society of Dermatology Physicians Assistants
- Oregon Medical Association
- Oregon Dermatologic Society
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.8 out of 5
Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (441 Ratings, 178 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.
She is amazing and I would see her again any time.
Kim is a superb clinician. She has taken great care of me for years. I appreciate how thoughtful and discerning she is when evaluating me. She is always kind and concerned .
Very careful skin exam.
I've seen the NP for many years and the resident and assistant were helpful and explained their roles.
Kim Biggs always does a great job for me
As you can see by my responses, they were very efficient and professional.
I love OHSU as they have all the resources to care.
Good
Kim is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
Provider was friendly and knowledgeable, answered my questions satisfactorily.
Gave lots of information and options
The provider seemed very rushed. I didn't feel that my skin exam was as thorough as in the past with other providers, and her communication was rushed and abrupt.
Learned about my issues, which were benign
Kim is efficient, listens well, and direct.
Caring, kind and compassionate
It was a perfect experience.
I felt Kim was more thorough than previous provider. Also got 2 checks by assistant first. Bonus!
Professional, efficient, reassuring. She instills confidence.
Always receiver excellent treatment
Kim Biggs Sanders has done an excellent job of curing the extremely persistent rosacea that has plagued me for 15 years. And it took only 3 appointments!I would definitely refer friends to her.She is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable.
Kim is knowledgeable, empathetic, efficient, professional and proficient. She is kind and does her job with ease.
Very professional
Kim sanders was wonderful and thorough.
Kim Biggs Sanders, PA Showed excellent care and consideration for my needs. I really appreciated her attention to detail and communication. After two years of waiting for answers and going through many biopsies and injections, I felt as though Kim really listened to my needs, looked over my labs closely, and cared about helping me find answers.
Thoughtful, thorough, pleasant.
Kim Sanders has been our dermatologist for many years. She is an expert in her field, compassionate listener, and takes action to solve skin-related problems.
After years of searching and consultations with many providers, Kim Biggs Sanders was the first to truly listen, respect my documented diagnosis and lived experience, and recognize the unpredictable nature of autoimmune disease-which can remain asymptomatic for years before flaring again without warning.Unlike others, she did not question the legitimacy of my history or dismiss the careful diagnosis that first identified my condition. She did not subject me to a "wait-and-see" approach or mislabel my illness as something more common to be treated with ineffective medication.Instead, she treated my condition as legitimate from the outset. In less than three months of the correct treatment, I am already experiencing remarkable improvement.I am profoundly grateful to Kim Biggs Sanders. She represents the very ideals of the medical profession: listening with compassion, respecting both lived experience and documented diagnoses, and providing thoughtful, effective care.
Professional, experienced and great communication.
I have been seeing Kim Sanders for 15 years, I adore her. I trust her and highly recommend her to others.
Kim Sanders is a great clinician. She always understand, assesses and creates a plan to address the issue. She is always clear and concise in her explanations. And she has a sense of humor