About Dr. Marla Klein, MD
Marla Klein MD is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Marla Klein sees patients in the Portland area at Klein Dermatology and Associates.
Dr. Klein enjoys doing cosmetic procedures but is also very dedicated to all things dermatology and health related. Careful full skin exams for the purpose of screening and detecting skin cancers early has always been a top priority. Common skin issues like the treatment of acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, rashes like poison oak, psorisasis, warts, seborrheic keratoses, even skin tags are all very important. With the support of her staff including two nurse practitioners, the practice of Klein Dermatology & Associates should be the first place you go for any concern with your skin.
Dr. Klein received her BA with Honors in Biology from California State University in Fullerton prior to receiving her medical degree (MD) from the University of California Davis (UCD) School of Medicine. Shen then went on to complete an internship in Internal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center prior to completing her 3-year dermatology residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, including one year as Chief Resident.
Dr. Marla Klein is nationallly recognized educational faculty member for several dermatology procedure/cosmetic products, including: BOTOX®, Sculptra™, Radiesse™ and Juvederm™.
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- American Surgical Dermatology Association (ASDS)
- Oregon Dermatology Society (ODS)
- Oregon Medical Association
- Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland
- American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
- Dermatology Foundation
Patient Education Resources
Yes, you can switch biologic medications for psoriasis if one is not working effectively. Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific parts of the immune system that are involved in...
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...
A dermatologist can make you appear more youthful by using a variety of treatments, such as:Topical creams and serums that contain ingredients like retinoids and hyaluronic acid to improve skin textur...
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves using a device with fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. The needles are typically between 0.5mm and 2.5mm in length, and are used to ...
Education & Training
- Residency: Henry Ford Hospital - Wayne State University
- Internship: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Medical School: University of California Davis School of Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Klein Dermatology & Associates

It is our mission to practice medicine in an ethical and professional manner at all times, where the advice given is always in the best interest of the patient.
On behalf of my staff and myself, I want to welcome you to my medical and surgical dermatology practice.
We are proud of our profession and the results we can achieve. We look forward to meeting you and serving you with the highest quality of care. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to communicate directly with me or my staff.