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Dr. Karl Vance, MD

Dr. Karl Vance, MD

Mohs Micrographic Surgery*

Dr. Karl Vance, MD is a mohs-micrographic surgeon in Clackamas, OR. Dr. Vance has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus and Platte Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

12605 SE 97th Ave Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 654-7546

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Vance specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Vance's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vance

2.9
14 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
29%
29%
4 star
14%
14%
3 star
14%
14%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
36%
36%

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My visit was On Time and Professional
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 06, 2022
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Annual exam
My appointment was set for 10:15am and by the time I was done I left at 11:45am it was a long wait to be seen today.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Kim Yakel – Mar 30, 2022
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Good Visit
I got there early and they took me a few minutes before my appointment. Everyone was friendly and the routine mole-check was quick and {relatively} painless.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Brian – Mar 29, 2022
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I felt Dr Vance was very thorough and skillful. He also clearly explained the use of medications which he prescribed.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Lambert – Mar 29, 2022
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Ruined my Dad's life.
My Dad had a moes procedure done with an incomplete resection. Despite going back for multiple appointments, his concerns were ignored by Vance. He developed two tumors inside the skull, one attached to the brain, and metastatic disease. He is permanently disfigured now with no use of the left eye. He recently suffered status epilepticus and almost did not recover. He now has to be on lifelong medications with side effects. Do not go to this guy. NOONE should die of skin cancer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Kathy Petrucci – Mar 16, 2022
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Dr. Vance is listed under service providers for Tricare Reserve Select (insurance for military). After making an appointment via the number provided on my health providers list, they called me back and said that I have to make the appointment directly with the location and canceled. When I spoke with his office, they told me that he does not accept Tricare (very snippy with me). When I called Tricare back, they told me that it is his offices responsibility to update insurance companies when they stop accepting. Verify that they accept your insurance as they clearly are not updating the systems required.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Military Member – Sep 17, 2021
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Appointment was very rushed and I didn’t feel like he did a thorough inspection of moles, skin, etc. Basically just glanced at everything and was done in less than 3 minutes. I’ve had other dermatologists take this annual exam far more seriously and give pertinent and specific feedback. The $75 specialist copay I had for the appt was a joke considering how little time was spent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nikki – Sep 10, 2021
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Dr. Vance may be a good doctor. But when I saw him for growths on my face, he was rushed, did not explain what he was doing and did not listen. I said I had a family wedding shortly. He removed for biopsy the spot/growth on my cheek and I left with a hole (!) in my face. Had he been listening, he might have explained how I would look and if it could possibly wait until after the event. I think he made a decision that a woman my age is beyond worrying about looks. Did not manage expectations well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2018
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Super job on my Mohs surgery. Especially appreciated reviewing the snap frozen, H and E slides prepared by Julie. Many thanks. Dr. Stephen A. Smith
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr. Stephen A. Smith in Rosemount – Jan 02, 2018
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Dr Vance and his team are terrific to have help you. Mary was great when I had my surgery, Jan was great when I got my stitches out. Just want to say Thank you! Roger Nelson Skin cancer is gone woohoo!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
roger in plymouth, mn – Nov 23, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Kristy is always excited to build new relationships with her patients, working with them to overcome their health issues and improve their quality of life. She chose a career as a nurse practitioner for that very reason, helping others to achieve...read more

biography

Dr. Karl Vance is board certified and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He was born and raised in Minnesota but fell in love with Colorado on his first ski trip to the mountains as a child. Many trips to Colorado as a junior ski...read more

  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery

  • Dermatology

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  • University Of Minnesota

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Hawaii

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Colorado

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail12605 SE 97th Ave Clackamas, OR 97015
1
Office18345 SW Alexander St Ste B Aloha, OR 97003
2

Practice

Office545 SE Oak St Ste B Hillsboro, OR 97123
3

Practice

Peter E. Goodkin M.D. PC9775 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste 500 Clackamas, OR 97015
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Adventist Health Portland

    10123 SE Market St
    Portland, OR 97216

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Platte Valley Medical Center

    1600 Prairie Center Pkwy
    Brighton, CO 80601
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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