Dr. Lester Baskin, MD
DPC Internal Medicine, Portland, OR
Baskin ClinicDr. Lester Baskin is a DPC internal medicine physician and founder of Baskin Clinic in Portland, Oregon.
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About Dr. Baskin
Dr. Baskin founded Baskin Clinic in 2005 to help patients understand and address their medical problems at the highest level without time constraints. He earned a B.A. from Stanford University in 1990 and an M.D. from Oregon Health & Science University in 1995, then completed an internal medicine residency at Legacy Portland Hospitals in 1998.
Baskin Clinic operates on a direct-pay membership model, with no deductible, co-insurance, or co-pay, along with same-day appointments, 30- to 60-minute visits, and unlimited email and cell phone access to the doctor. Dr. Baskin says, "Doctoring is in my DNA - literally." He describes wanting his patients to feel that their doctor is first and foremost a partner and friend, as well as a medical expert.
A native of the Pacific Northwest who grew up in Portland, he enjoys hiking, biking, camping, and gardening outside the clinic.
Doctoring is in my DNA - literally.
Membership and fees
One-time new-account setup fee of $195, with a 5% discount for paying annually and a 15% discount for accounts with two or more patients.
Monthly membership fee is age-based, from $105/month (ages 0-29) to $235/month (ages 75+).
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Baskin take insurance, or offer a membership?
Baskin Clinic operates on a direct-pay membership model: one low monthly fee with no deductible, co-insurance, co-pay, or insurance middlemen, plus same-day appointments, 30-60 minute visits, and unlimited email/cell phone access to the doctor.
How much does Dr. Baskin charge?
Baskin Clinic charges a one-time new-account setup fee of $195, with a 5% discount for paying annually and a 15% discount for accounts with two or more patients. Baskin Clinic's monthly membership fee is age-based, ranging from $105/month for ages 0-29 to $235/month for ages 75+.
Is Dr. Baskin board certified?
Yes. Dr. Baskin is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Where did Dr. Baskin train?
Dr. Baskin completed an Internal Medicine residency at Legacy Portland Hospitals in 1998. Dr. Baskin earned a B.A. from Stanford University in 1990.
Where is Dr. Baskin's office?
Dr. Baskin sees patients at Baskin Clinic, 2222 Northwest Lovejoy Street, Suite 406, Portland, OR 97210.
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