Alison Mckean, PA-C
Physician Assistant (PA)
Dermatology
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About Alison Mckean, PA-C
Alison Mckean, PA is a physician's assistant providing care to patients in Bend, Oregon at Bend Dermatology Clinic.
Alison, PA joined Bend Dermatology in 2010 with 7 yrs of experience as a Physician Assistant and has had an interest in medicine from an early age.
Because many dermatological issues stem from conditions arising from other systems of the body, Alison enjoys using a broad range of knowledge from other areas of medicine to help her patients.
Alison especially enjoys working with multi-generational patient populations treating skin conditions at every age.
Patient Education Resources
Does the acne on my back and chest require different treatment from the acne on my face?
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
Truncal acne, which refers to acne that occurs on the trunk of the body (such as the chest and back), may require a slightly different treatment approach than facial acne. This is because the skin on ...
How can I reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea?
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
If I have psoriasis, am I likely to get arthritis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
What are the best sunscreens?
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
The best sunscreens are those that provide broad-spectrum protection, which means they protect against both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. They should also have an SPF (sun protecti...
What is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Facial rejuvenation refers to a variety of cosmetic treatments that are designed to improve the appearance of the face and make it look more youthful. These treatments can include a combination of non...
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science degree: Oregon State University (OSU)
- Physician’s Assistant School: University of Florida
Professional Affiliations
Bend Dermatology Clinic, LLC
For over three decades, Bend Dermatology Clinic has been serving the skincare needs of Central Oregon, providing patients with comprehensive care including Mohs surgery, medical, and cosmetic services (laser, micorneedling, peels and Microderm, facials, injectables, fillers, waxing, and tinting).