Dr. Bert Tavelli, MD


Physician
Dermatology

Specialty

Cosmetic Dermatology,
Dermatologic Surgery

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Northwest Dermatology and Laser Clinic, P.C.
1130 N.W. 22nd Avenue
Suite 330
Portland, Oregon 97210
For an appointment, call (503) 295-2366
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Bert Tavelli, MD

Dr. Tavelli specializes in general medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with particular expertise in the use of laser/light procedures to treat a variety of skin conditions.

About Dr. Bert Tavelli, MD

Bert Tavelli, MD is a board-certified Portland dermatologist providing care to patients in the Portland Metropolitan area at Northwest Dermatology and Laser Clinic. He has been practicing dermatology in Portland for over 20 years

Dr. Tavelli has previously served three times as President of the Oregon Dermatology Society, He is a member of other esteemed medical professional organizations, including the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Bert Tavelli is involved in clinical dermatology research and is a frequent public speaker on a variety of dermatology topics. He has published peer-reviewed medical journal articles and is the primary author of several chapters in medical textbooks.

Dr. Tavelli also serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Dept of Dermatology at OHSU and also teaches dermatology esidents at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA Portland).

Patient Education Resources

Does Coolsculpting® really work?
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
What are the possible treatments for my actinic keratoses?
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin lesions that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. Treatment options for AKs include:Cryotherapy: This procedure involves freez...
What is the treatment for severe atopic dermatitis?
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
What medications are used to treat acne?
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...

Education & Training

Dr. Tavelli graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Colorado State University prior to receiving his medical degree (MD) from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Following an internal medicine internship at the University of Colorado, he completed his residency in Dermatology at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland.

Professional Affiliations

Northwest Dermatology and Laser Clinic, P.C.

Northwest Dermatology & Laser is a full service clinic offering personalized general medical and surgical dermatologic care, to children and adults of all ages.