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William Lear, MD, Dermatology, Salem, OR

WilliamLearMDFRCPC, FACMS, FAAD

Dermatology Salem, OR

Dermatologic Surgery

Director of Dermatologic Surgery Samaritan Health Services and Frontier Dermatology Partners

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  • Office

    1793 13th St SE
    Salem, OR 97302
    Phone+1 503-362-8385
    Fax+1 503-362-8435

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1998
  • University of Ottawa
    University of OttawaBSc, Summa Cum Laude, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Intergy EHR, Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC, 2013
  • Gold Medalist University of Ottawa, 1994
  • Summer Research Scholarship Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1993
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mechanical properties of commercially available nylon sutures in the United States  
    Callaghan T, W Lear, JJ Kruzic and C Maughan, J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater, 1/1/2016
  • "Yin-Yang" graft: A simple technique for maximal tissue conservation and minimal donor site defects  
    Maughan CB, B Desmond and W Lear, Dermatol Surg, 1/1/2015
  • Combination of full-and split-thickness skin grafts for superficial auricular wounds  
    Lear W and P Odland, Dermatol Surg, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Founder and President, SUTUREGARD MedicalFounded and developed HEMIGARD wound closure devices.2016 - Present