Dr. Omar Qutub is a board certified dermatologist and is also a Portland native, born near downtown Portland at Emmanuel Hospital, and raised in the suburbs of the city. At the University of Oregon where he attended college, he was a Presidential Scholar and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in both Chemistry and Business Administration. He then completed his medical education in Washington, DC at the historic Howard University College of Medicine followed by a medical internship at the Johns Hopkins University- Sinai Hospital program in Baltimore. Completion of his dermatology residency was at the Howard University Hospital and Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Washington, DC.

Dr. Qutub is formally trained in all aspects of dermatology: medical, surgical, as well as cosmetic dermatology and he enjoys the variety and breadth as well as challenges that the specialty has to offer. Often complimented for his thoroughness and approachable bedside manner, he created Defining Dermatology in order to better serve his patients according to their individual needs. Dr. Qutub strives to deliver quality care for all patients and clients that are looking for a more individualized approach to their dermatologic care and skin needs. He understands that patients have varying desires and goals, some which may warrant more unique and nuanced approaches to achieve complete skin health.

Taylor Dawn is a Physician Assistant who was raised in Snohomish County. A dedicated student-athlete, she played women's basketball at Southern Utah University before finishing her career and bachelor’s degree in Clinical Physiology at Central Washington University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She then completed her physician assistant studies at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Taylor strives to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Her goal is to help people feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way. Taylor joined Defining Dermatology following her experience in primary care, drawn to the specialty by the tangible outcomes and the understanding that skin conditions are uniquely impactful to her patients’ lives.

Outside of work, you can find Taylor enjoying the outdoors with her husband and children—preferably in the shade, curled up with her next book, or looking up a new recipe to try.