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Douglas Key

MD

Top 10 Laser Specialist in Oregon
ASDS
Key Laser Institute · Portland, Oregon

About Douglas Key

Dr. Douglas J. Key, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and one of the nation's leading innovators in the field of cosmetic laser medicine. He is the founder of Key Laser Institute in Portland, Oregon, at 9755 SW Barnes Road, Suite 155. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine (1968) and completed fellowship training at the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health and a residency at Virginia Mason Hospital and Medical Center. He founded Key Laser Institute in 1998 with a vision to create a specialty practice focused exclusively on the non-invasive prevention and treatment of aging. He has 58 years of experience in dermatology and has played an important role in the development of the modern field of aesthetic medicine. His published works and research have shaped laser medicine not only in the United States but internationally. He teaches at medical conferences around the world and continues to lead the development of the newest treatments, including Ultherapy, ThermiTight, ThermiSmooth, and NovaThreads. He is currently leading investigational trials on the latest non-invasive anti-aging procedures. He is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. The practice has been BBB accredited since 2000 with an A+ rating and has been in business for 26 years. The Clinic Director is Heidi Augee. The practice has 32 Yelp reviews and 26 photos. One client has been going for 18 years for treatment of acne, sun damage, and anti-aging procedures, praising his honesty, advice, and procedures as excellent. Another has been coming for 16 years, always impressed with the professionalism. He has 369 LinkedIn connections. Services include Fraxel laser resurfacing, IPL photofacial, Ultherapy, ThermiTight, ThermiSmooth, CoolSculpting, NovaThreads, tattoo removal, acne treatment, eczema treatment, hormone replacement therapy, regenerative cosmetic medicine, and medical-grade skincare.

Recognition History

2026

Top 10 Laser Specialist in Oregon

Elite Aesthetics Guide 2026

Independently Evaluated & Recognized