Overview
Dr. Melissa Taylor is a medical oncologist who cares for patients with breast cancer across all stages of diagnosis and treatment. She develops personalized treatment plans, provides ongoing support and guidance, and partners with patients to help them navigate their medical journeys. Understanding that her patients may feel overwhelmed at times, she strives to approach care with empathy, clear communication, and respect for individual goals and values. Taylor's research looks at how to improve outcomes for people with breast cancer, focusing especially on treatment side effects, health care disparities and expanding access to clinical trials (studies of promising new therapies). She is committed to making treatment not only more effective but also more tolerable and accessible. Taylor earned her medical degree and a master of public health degree at Emory University, where she also completed residencies in internal medicine as well as in public health and general preventive medicine. She completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Yale School of Medicine. Outside of work, Taylor is a devoted dog mom and avid traveler. She enjoys exploring both the city and nature, taking in the Bay Area's beautiful weather, staying active, discovering new places to eat, and unwinding with a good book.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Taylor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3100 San Pablo Ave., Suite 280, Berkeley, CA 94702
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Taylor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Taylor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Taylor by calling their office at 510-420-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa A. Taylor a top-rated expert for Lymphadenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Taylor is classified as an Experienced expert for Lymphadenectomy, 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. Melissa A. Taylor specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa A. Taylor is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lymphadenectomy, Sinus Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Taylor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa A. Taylor has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lymphadenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa A. Taylor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Taylor accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa A. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-420-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- LymphadenectomyDr. Taylor isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Sinus CancerDr. Taylor isExperienced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.