SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP OREGON EXPANDS DERMATOLOGY WITH NEW MOHS SPECIALIST

BEND, OR, January 8, 2020 — Summit Medical Group Oregon (SMGOR) today announced the addition of Matthew Clark, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon specializing in dermatologic oncology.  Dr. Clark joins SMGOR’s team of dermatology specialists, which includes Andrew Jensen, DO, Jill Olinger, MD, and Sean Healy, PA-C.

Mohs surgery is the most advanced procedure to treat skin cancer. Using a precise surgical technique, thin layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains.

Dr. Clark received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL. His internship in medicine was completed at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, and his residency training in dermatology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Clark’s fellowship training in micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology was completed at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH.

“We welcome Dr. Clark to our growing dermatology team,” says Russell Massine, MD, Chief Physician Executive, Summit Medical Group Oregon. “His expertise and top-notch skills in dermatology, including his expertise in Mohs surgery, are invaluable additions to our practice.”

Dr. Clark specializes in both medical and surgical dermatology with a primary focus and interest in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.  He also treats a full spectrum of medical dermatologic conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, among patients of all ages.

“I view my interactions with my patients as a partnership ultimately working together to achieve desired outcomes by educating and empowering them to make the most optimal health care decisions,” Dr. Clark says. “I’m also very passionate about remaining active with continuing education and dermatology advancements to provide the best care possible to my patients.”

“With our growing dermatology department, we can now better serve our patients’ needs with same-day access to dermatological care,” says Justin Sivill, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Summit Medical Group Oregon.

For further information about SMGOR’s dermatology providers and services, visit www.smgoregon.com.

About Summit Medical Group Oregon

Formed in 2018 through a strategic partnership between Bend Memorial Clinic (BMC) and Summit Health Management, Summit Medical Group Oregon’s comprehensive care model includes Summit Medical Group Oregon – Bend Memorial Clinic, the largest physician-owned multi-specialty group in Central Oregon, and Summit Medical Group Oregon – Bend Urology Associates, a specialty urological care clinic offering treatment of urinary tract disorders to the Central and Eastern Oregon communities. For more information, please visit www.smgoregon.com

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