Medical Expertise of Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, MD
Dr. Blauvelt provides consultations and ongoing care for people with psoriasis and other complex medical skin conditions.
About Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, MD
Dr. Blauvelt has published over 160 medical articles published in medical journals and and is invited to speak about psoriasis, nationallly and internationally. Dr. Blauvelt has served as Principal Investigator (PI) on numerous psoriasis clinical trials, is a key scientific advisor to biotechnology companies developing new psoriasis treatments.
Dr. Blauvel has served for many years as a member of Medical Advisory Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation and was elected to be member of the International Psoriasis Council, the premier group of psoriasis experts in the world.
Dr. Blauvelt has had three major phases of his career. He was first a tenured Senior Investigator at the NIH for eight years, where he became well known for his pioneering work on HIV and Langerhans cells as well as for his studies into how human herpesviruses cause Kaposi's sarcoma and pityriasis rosea. In the second phase of his medical career, he became Professor of Dermatology at OHSU and Chief of Dermatology at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. There he began to study psoriasis in depth, and his lab contributed to our understanding of how IL-23 and Th17 cells are key components in psoriasis pathogenesis. While at OHSU, he also organized a multidisciplinary center for care of complicated psoriasis patients and began participating in pivotal psoriasis clinical trials. Beginning in the fall of 2011, Dr. Blauvelt transitioned to independent clinical research, becoming President and Owner of the Oregon Medical Research Center.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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...
Biologics are a class of medications that are used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis. They are typically used when other treatments, such as topical creams and light therapy, have not been effecti...
The best way to find out if you have skin cancer is to have a skin examination performed by a healthcare professional such as a dermatologist. They will visually inspect your skin for any suspicious m...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
Acne scars can be treated with a variety of methods, including:Topical treatments: Topical creams and gels containing ingredients such as retinoids, hydroquinone, and vitamin C can help to reduce the ...
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Purdue University, Electrical Engineering
- Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
- Internal Medicine Internship : Henry Ford Hospital - Wayne State University
- Dermatology Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital - Jackson Health System
- Healthcare Management: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) / Portland State University (PSU)
Professional Affiliations
Baker Allergy Asthma & Dermatology
Located in Portland, Oregon, the husband and wife team of Drs. James W. and Diane R. Baker have been treating both adults and children for allergy (including food allergies), asthma, immunology, and dermatology disorders/conditions throughout the greater Portland area for over 40 years.
Dr. James W. Baker’s years of practice in the areas of allergy, asthma, and immunology, contribute to his unique ability to diagnose and manage the individual needs of his patients. Dr. Baker also specializes in the treatment of peanut allergies through various food allergies.
An acknowledged leader in the field of dermatology, Dr. Diane R. Baker offers services in general dermatology, dermatological surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. Her thirty-nine years of combined practice and experience help her patients look and feel their best!
Drs. James and Diane Baker have assembled an experienced, skilled, and compassionate staff to work together as a team in accomplishing their goals of providing excellent/outstanding care for allergy, asthma, immunology, and dermatology.