Lester Baskin, MD

"Doctoring is in my DNA—literally. My father is an orthopedic surgeon here in Portland and my grandfather was a general surgeon in Tacoma. I grew up making rounds with my dad at Good Samaritan, and remember wanting to be a doctor from a very early age. Watching my dad talk with his patients made me realize that “high-touch” medicine was as important as anything “high-tech.” “When a patient needs your help, they need it now, not later,” my dad and grandfather always said. Helping people understand their medical problems and address them at the highest level—without time constraints—gets to the core of why I started the Baskin Clinic. I want my patients to feel that their doctor is first and foremost a partner and friend, as well as an expert in what ails them. I’m a native of the Northwest and grew up in Portland, so the outdoors also runs in my blood. I love to hike, bike, camp, and garden. I recently succumbed to the local chicken craze, and our daughters and I are eagerly awaiting our first eggs. Education: B.A., Stanford University, 1990 M.D., OHSU, 1995 Residency: Internal Medicine, Legacy Portland Hospitals, 1998 Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1998 (re-certified 2008)"

"Welcome to Baskin Clinic We are a direct primary care (or concierge service) practice serving individuals, families, and employers. We see our patients when and where they need us, even in the hospital – something most direct primary care practices can’t even offer. And we collaborate with an unparalleled group of sub-specialist physicians who share our exceptional standards. For your family or for your business, Baskin Clinic will be there to deliver service where and when you need it. We contract directly with our clients for medical services—providing patients with highly personalized primary care for one low monthly fee. No deductible. No co-insurance. No co-pay. No insurance middlemen. You’ll gain peace of mind with same-day appointments, 30 to 60 minute visits, and unlimited email and cell phone access to your doctor. Established in 2005, Baskin Clinic is located in NW Portland at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center."