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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
Brick building surrounded by trees.
Sunset Crossing Medical and Professional Center
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Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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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

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2001, University of Portland
    • PA-C, 2005, Oregon Health & Science University

  • 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
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (427 Ratings, 172 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. Kim is the definition of the caring and connected professional. She sets the bar.

  2. She was patient in covering confusing instructions .

  3. The PA was direct and efficient. The treatment was what I wanted.

  4. Excellent

  5. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and patient

  6. I felt she was very thorough.

  7. They are all so kind, knowledgeable and efficient people, they remove stress by being empathetic and respectful

  8. She exudes confidence and competence which is always the bottom line for me--someone I can trust to provide the best care. Also, she is a good listener, able to answer all questions, and is thorough.

  9. Kim is wonderful. So knowledgeable and professional

  10. I trust her diagnosis & recommendations.

  11. Kim is such a good practitioner. I feel fortunate to see her for care.

  12. Skin check was very fast

  13. The best professional in the business.

  14. She is friendly and listens and comes up with plenty of helpful suggestions

  15. Kim Sanders is THE BEST. She always listens, takes the time to answer questions, and I 100% trust her with my care. She's always willing to try new options and is up front about side effects and managing expectations. Great sense of humor too, which is important!

  16. Kim Sanders is the best! She's been my dermatologist for years and has helped me through many skin related issues. Smart, compassionate, good listener and a true professional.

  17. Kim is amazing! She is friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. She really listens to concerns and takes time to answer any questions I have

  18. Very good as always

  19. Good

  20. Professional yet friendly manner made me feel confident

  21. Very good care.

  22. Kim Biggs is an excellent doctor. Very caring and thorough.

  23. Professional, efficient, thorough, gav good advice

  24. Good

  25. Kim Sanders is kind#, friendly and extremely competent. I trust her judgment and treatment She responds to my questions clearly in person and on My Chart.

  26. I am very happy to have this physician

  27. Dr. Kim Sanders has been amazing on my journey of skin issues and inflammation issues due to my autoimmune disorders. She's giving me great advice. She's recommended great products as well as trying to prescribe things that would work. Even though I'm a complicated patient, she's always been personable. Willing to listen and always coming up with a solution.

  28. Kim is greatThoughI'm getting very good care

  29. She wasn't as warm and happy as she always is. I felt like it was rushed. Looked at a distance to see my rash around my nose. I didn't feel like her patient I felt like a number.

  30. Dr Sanders is the very best!