Overview
Melanie Tawfik is a Dermatologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Tawfik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Melanoma, Perniosis, and Frostbite.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 730, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Janis Taube is a professor of dermatology and pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a member of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Her area of clinical expertise is dermatopathology. Dr. Taube serves as the Director of the Division of Dermatopathology and as the Assistant Director of the Dermatoimmunology Laboratory at the School of Medicine. Dr. Taube received her undergraduate degree in engineering from Duke University. She earned her M.D. from Tulane University and her M.Sc. in molecular medicine from University College London. She completed her residency in pathology at Johns Hopkins where she also served as the chief resident, before undertaking a dermatopathology fellowship at Stanford University. In 2009, Dr. Taube returned to Johns Hopkins for her certification in the Melanoma Clinic. She is one of the lead scientific researchers in the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins. She has written over 180 peer-reviewed publications, and her research has been cited over 70,000 times. In addition to running her own research laboratory, she serves as the co-Director of the Mark Foundation Center for Advanced Genomics and Imaging and also as the co-Director of the Tumor Microenvironment Core Laboratory for the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy. Dr. Taube is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie Tawfik
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie Tawfik?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie Tawfik by calling their office at 301-951-2400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melanie Tawfik a top-rated expert for Contact Dermatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie Tawfik is classified as an Experienced expert for Contact Dermatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melanie Tawfik specialize in?
While Dr. Melanie Tawfik is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Contact Dermatitis, Melanoma, and Perniosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Melanie Tawfik participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Tawfik has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Contact Dermatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie Tawfik's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melanie Tawfik accept my insurance?
Dr. Melanie Tawfik accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-951-2400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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