Dr. Melinda Cushing Riter MD, PHD
Dermatologist
3303 SW BOND AVE # 16D PORTLAND OR, 97239About
Dr. Melinda Riter is a dermatologist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Riter specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Riter diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
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- Skin Cancer, Psoriasis
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