LESTER BASKIN
Internal Medicine
About
Dr. Lester Baskin, MD, is a board‑certified internist and the founder of Baskin Clinic, a Direct Primary Care practice in Portland, Oregon. He earned his B.A. from Stanford University in 1990 and his M.D. from Oregon Health & Science University in 1995. After completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Legacy Portland Hospitals in 1998, he became certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Baskin emphasizes a "high‑touch" approach, fostering strong doctor‑patient relationships, longer appointments, and personalized care. He enjoys the Pacific Northwest outdoors—hiking, biking, camping, and gardening—bringing that same enthusiasm to his practice.
Credentials
Training & certification
- Medical school
- Oregon Health & Science University (1995)
- Residency
- Internal Medicine - Legacy Portland Hospitals (Portland OR)
- Board certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine · expires 1998
- Years in practice
- 31+ years
- Specialty
- Internal Medicine
Training programs
- Residency Internal Medicine · Legacy Portland Hospitals (Portland OR)
Licensing
Licensure & registration
- NPI
- 1396814745 · active
- Primary license
- Oregon · md20087
Practice
Where Dr. BASKIN practices
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Baskin Clinic
Portland, OR
DPC experience
Started DPC: 2005
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