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Natoya Carruthers, PA-C (she/her)

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Specialty

  • Dermatology

Clinical focus

  • General Dermatology
  • Complex Medical Dermatology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Natoya Carruthers, PA-C is a physician assistant who sees patients with a wide range of general dermatologic concerns. She has strong clinical interests in hidradenitis suppurativa and a whole-person approach to patient care.

Prior to OHSU, she practiced at a rural family medicine clinic for nearly five years before transitioning back to focus on dermatology. She is currently completing the Diplomate Fellowship through the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates to further enhance her dermatologic foundation.

Outside of work, Natoya enjoys spending time with her son and traveling. She particularly enjoys visiting family and friends in the Caribbean.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • PA-C, 2019, OHSU

Memberships and associations:

  • Oregon Medical Association
  • American Academy of Physician Associates
  • PA Education Association
  • Society of Dermatology Physician Associates
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (203 Ratings, 97 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. Both OHSU personnel were very nice and helpful.

  2. Excellent communication before during and after full body skin exam. I felt comfortable and confident with the providers care. She was able to address questions as I had them (not a robot working off a script without personality as some doctors can be) and was kind and caring throughout.

  3. I am satisfied

  4. She was extremely attentive and assessed areas of concern all over my body. She explained areas and what they meant to my care. I did need an area treated and she was demonstrated very good technical skills.

  5. Great exam, felt PA was thorough and generally concerned In my health.

  6. Good experience

  7. Took her time and explained what she was seeing. Gentle with the biopsy and the wound seems to be in great shape.

  8. Ver friendly and informative

  9. Good communication, explaining what they were seeing and offering follow up options

  10. Very helpful. Multiple issues addressed.

  11. I already recommended her

  12. Clinician and staff were good with my care, but wait time was close to 30 minutes after my appointment. And it only took about 15 minutes to be seen in the room.

  13. I was impressed by Natoya Carruthers knowledge and thoroughness of my examination. She explained in detail every step of the procedure, what to expect with advice on follow-up care and answered all of my questions. I also found her concern for my comfort and privacy to be genuine. Overall I am quite pleased to have found a competent and conscientious provider who I trust.

  14. She was professional, attentive, Informative, and assuring.

  15. Very good experience, very thorough

  16. Natoya was very professional and informative. She gave great advice about my winter dry skin and put it on my after visit summary, too.

  17. Natoya is professional, knowledgeable and so easy to talk to. I am so appreciative of her care.

  18. I liked her a lot. She was professional, friendly, and very willing to talk quite a bit about the approach for care of a 93 year old person & his overall well being.

  19. The Dermatology PA (can't remember her last name) was professional, pretty much on time, complete in the exam, and efficient. Definitely coming back to her.

  20. She was very pleasant, professional n answered all my questions

  21. Friendly, thorough, not rushed

  22. Professional and easy to understand.

  23. Carruthers was thorough and did a wonderful job explaining what she was doing.

  24. They were very attentive and answered my questions without being dismissive.

  25. She was professional but also nurturing. She was one of the best doctors I've ever had.

  26. Very amiable and I trust her judgement.

  27. Very thoughtful in listening to my concerns, and responded positively to my choices in my care. Also very good at explaining new information for me to consider.

  28. First time there & it was great!

  29. Very thorough and professional

  30. Was very plesant