Accepting new patients
Melissa Adair, B.S.N., D.N.P.
Accepting new patients
- Instructor of Dermatology
- Assistant Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Dermatology
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 -
2 OHSU Dermatology Clinic, Orenco Station
6355 N.E. Cornell RoadHillsboro, OR 97124 -
2 OHSU Dermatology Clinic, Orenco Station
6355 N.E. Cornell RoadHillsboro, OR 97124
About me
Melissa Adair is a doctor of nursing practice who completed a general dermatology fellowship in addition to a dermatology specialty certification training after she graduated from the University of Washington Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2018. She enjoys treating all conditions of the hair, skin, and nails, and has a particular interest in treating hair loss disorders, acute and chronic rashes, and conducting skin cancer screenings for early detection of skin cancer. Above all else, Melissa relishes the opportunity to listen to and team up with her patients to create individualized solutions to dermatologic conditions of all complexity.
Melissa Adair is a long-time resident of the Pacific Northwest who most recently moved to Portland from the Oregon coast. Melissa’s favorite activity outside of work is mountain biking; and she has fun traveling throughout the Northwest trying out different bike trails with friends. She also enjoys cooking, knitting, kayaking, cribbage, and volunteering with birds and marine animals.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.S.N., 2010, University of Washington
- D.N.P., 2018, University of Washington
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Internship
- General Dermatology, Princeton Dermatology Associates, 2019
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Certifications
- Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board, 2021
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2018
Memberships and associations:
- Dermatology Nurses Association
- Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Insurance
Before scheduling an appointment
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (586 Ratings, 257 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.
Very friendly and answered any questions I had
Melissa Adair is quite knowledgeable about dermatological issues and is very good at explaining in layman's terms the various options for treatment. She is professional, personable, and efficient. I enjoy my medical visits with her.
Dr Adair is as always pleasant and makes me feel comfortable.
Absolutely positive experience with nurse and doctor.
I have been with her for several years and love her because she is fun which is important to me. I can say anything with ease.
Very professional knowledgeable, personal and friendly. She did a thorough exam, made eye to eye contact with me answering all my questions and addressing all my concerns and precisely explaining all options moving forward. I felt I comfortable during the whole appointment time and confident in her future recommendations and plan of care for the next 6 months. .
I think she really great kind and caring and very helpful
She was warm, welcoming and friendly while being very professional. She answered all my questions and taught me how to care for myself.
Very thorough and knowledgeable
Melissa is amazing.
She's terrific! Goes the extra mile!
Dr. Adair and her team were lovely! It was definitely a busy day in their office but they were still very attentive and kind.
Great!
Very professional and skilled!
Very cordial. Addressed problem areas with necessary care.
Clean well organized, great care
Melissa is Great! High level of care and helpful with all my questions and concerns.
Melissa Adair was very thorough in her examination and found two spots I hadn't seen that needed a biopsy.
Very thorough. Kind. Personable. Responsive to my myChart message. Excellent.
Very caring and thorough
Dr is superb in every way; knowledgeable; compassionate; communicating everything in the office visit; follow up care is great on my chart
Melissa Adair is very thorough and efficient with her time and still helps me understand issues that I ask about. She answers questions on messages too. She has helped me understand my ongoing eczema problem and other rash concerns.
Dr Adair is always professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I totally trust her.
Melissa Adair, MD was very good with my full body skin check. With my family history of melanoma I was delighted to have only one actinic keratosis found and treated.
Melissa listens and is very thorough as well as caring. I enjoy her expertise.
Excellent
Very thorough exa. Very personable. Terrific clinician.
Love the atmosphere of this particular office. Staff were super friendly, relatable, easy to converse with and share my concerns. Doctor was extremely informative for alternative products, care and sources of more affordable means to get products that will help my skin. A super positive experience at this particular locale and as always, I like this doctor for her honesty, knowledge and friendly helpful demeaner
Very professional and easy to relate to and explain my concerns.
Such a wonderful doctor! I get nervous at medical appts and she completely put me at ease and was such a pleasure to work with during my appt and treatment.