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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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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (432 Ratings, 160 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.

  1. She always speaks to me in a way I can understand and is supportive of my concerns

  2. Excellent

  3. She got right to the heart of the issue and was very helpful. Could not have been happier.

  4. Kim is the best derm I've had (excluding Mohs).

  5. She was great. A wealth of knowledge. Direct.

  6. Kim is competent and efficient

  7. Very helpful with explanations and effective advice

  8. She always reviews notes from prior visits before she sees us. We are aligned in our action plan. She is friendly and very knowledgeable.

  9. Dr Sanders. Is the best.

  10. I feel so fortunate to be able see Kim Saunders at OHSU for skin cancer screens. She is so professional and caring!

  11. I have been seeing this clinician for 10 years. It's always been a good experience. She is pleasant, thorough, and knowledgeable.

  12. Except I don't want her to have anymore patients so I can get into her quicker.

  13. The clinician was fine. The medical Assistant was also fine.

  14. Always thorough and professional

  15. Always excellent experience from office visit to followup afterwards

  16. She was organized and thoughtful and was prudent in her assessment and recommended course of a remedy.

  17. Very thorough inspection. Good explanation. Good planning

  18. Seen her for years. No problems.

  19. Kim is real professional. Knows her stuff and explains what she is doing and why. I'm confident in her skills and judgment. The nursing assistant this time was excellent. She did a great job numbing my leg for a biopsy. I didn't feel the biopsy being taken at all.

  20. Very personable, efficient and knowledgeable.

  21. Kim was fantastic, as always!

  22. Kim is extremely knowledgable andcworks professionally with empathy

  23. This was one of the best experiences I have had at OHSU.

  24. Excellent and thoughtful

  25. She is amazing and I would see her again any time.

  26. 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 .

  27. I've seen the NP for many years and the resident and assistant were helpful and explained their roles.

  28. Very careful skin exam.

  29. Kim Biggs always does a great job for me

  30. As you can see by my responses, they were very efficient and professional.