Welcome to Oregon Dermatology, located in beautiful Eugene-Springfield, Oregon. We provide medical and surgical dermatology to people of all ages, where each person is valued and treated with expertise, respect, and kindness. Our Office is open Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Rie Takahashi, MD, PhD, FAAD, FACMS is double board certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic surgery. She completed two doctorates at Mayo Clinic where she developed her passion for healthy skin care and aging. With over 15 years of skin cancer focus, including fellowship training in Mohs surgery, reconstructive surgery, cutaneous oncology, and laser surgery at UCLA, she is ready to help patients fight skin cancer.
Samuel J. Balin MD, PhD, FAAD attended the Mayo clinic college of medicine as part of the Medical Scientist Training Program and received both an M.D. and a Ph.D. degree. Dr. Balin completed a dermatology residency and fellowship in dermatopathology at UCLA and is double board certified. In addition to his M.D. and Ph.D., Dr. Balin completed a Post-Doctorate Research fellowship in Immunology focusing on how the skin and immune system interact. Dr. Balin's areas of interest include skin cancer screening, prevention, medical dermatology and dermatopathology.
Troy Richey MD, FAAD is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in Mohs surgery and cutaneous oncology. Located in Eugene, Oregon's Chase Garden Medical Center, Dr. Richey has been helping countless patients in the community successfully battle skin cancer for decades.
With well over 14,000 Mohs surgery procedures behind him, it's no wonder why so many people have come to trust Dr. Richey's superior technique for skin cancer removal.
Christy's first career was that of a registered nurse for 10 years. She then returned to Lane Community College and University of Oregon in preparation of PA school. In 2001, she graduated from Oregon Health & Science University medical school, with a Bachelor’s in Physician Assistant Studies. After one year in family practice, Christy specialized in dermatology.
With over 22 years in dermatology, she has achieved diplomat status with the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and is certified by the national board.
Are you looking to schedule an appointment for a general screening or a surgical procedure? What can you expect and how best should you prepare? Our Office is happy to provide answers to frequently asked dermatology questions. Moreover, we offer a variety of helpful online resources that will address all of your skin care needs.
