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 (584 Ratings, 252 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.
Thoughtful and clear in explaining any concerns I had.
I have had Melissa before and she's great. Great personality, thorough, efficient, and very knowledgeable.
She took lots of time to explain things clearly and answered all of my questions
She was very thorough and attentive.
Very professional and empathetic
Melissa was thorough, professional, and caring.
Very pleasant to work with
She is exceptional.
Melissa is extremely professional, skilled and empathetic concerning my care. I was first treated by her at the Phil Knight Cancer Center in the Dermatology clinic. I followed to a Hillsboro location and now to Lak3 Oswego because of those traits.
Melissa? AMAZING!!! Assistant: Raylin? WONDERFUL! Other assistant: AwfulAndrew: TERRIFIC!
Thorough; explained things well; answered questions with precision; friendly and engaging affect
Dr Adair is terrific. She makes me feel seen, heard and appreciated. She's very thorough. She works very well with her student and assistant. Together they make a visit actually fun. As a dermatologist she is excellent and professional. I have followed her to all the locations she's moved to over these years she has been my doctor. The OHSU team contributes to my esteem.
I have total confidence in the people working there. They are knowledgeable, confident, and fun.
Everything is great
First time meeting Dr. Adair. Great care and concern. Easy to speak to. Was able to come up with a new treatment to enhance current treatment. Very empathetic.
I have seen her before and prefer her to the dermatologist I saw last time. She Is very consistent In her care and treats me respectfully and answers questions on line as well.
I am so grateful Melissa Adair joined my care team and her engagement in my care is admirable!
Melissa Adair is fantastic! I greatly appreciate her kindness and she listens. Between her and Heather Onoday, you have the BEST team!
Melissa is very, relatable, knowledgeable
Melissa Adair is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. She is also kind, answers all my questions and has my trust. I am very grateful to have her as a provider.
Above and beyond , she is always prepared, accommodating and professional.
Excellent visit with Melissa to check on my hair growth and condition. She had some suggestions for medication and recommendations for certain procedures. Her assistant, Michelle, took excellent notes and provided this information in the visit summary. Many thanks to both Melissa and Michelle.
Great
Dr. Adair is always friendly and respectful, as well as thorough.
Friendly, explained things clearly; remembers my health history
Melissa is very thorough and competent. Always a friendly visit with her.
NP Adair is very personable, professional, and caring. I can talk with her easily about concerns I have, and she's always willing to listen to me and share her thoughts and opinions.
Very professional, thorough, and articulate- she's great!
Mellisa was thorough in her assessment. Compassionate and knowledgeable. She is very approachable and kibd
Melissa is excellent with her skills in dermatology. I trust her with my skin problems. I've had a lot of skin cancer over the years. She is excellent in diagnosing and treating skin problems.