Melissa A. Burgess
Expertise in
42
conditions

Dr. Melissa A. Burgess

Hematology Oncology
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
42
conditions
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma.

Dr. Burgess is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 27 clinical trials. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Drexel University College Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Hematology Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital
Upmc Passavant

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 11 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Other Locations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Burgess has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Burgess

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Burgess?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Burgess by calling their office at 412-623-4759. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melissa A. Burgess a top-rated expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Burgess is classified as an Elite expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, 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. Burgess specialize in?

While Dr. Melissa A. Burgess is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.

Does Dr. Melissa A. Burgess accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa A. Burgess accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-623-4759 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Burgess's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
View All 18 Distinguished Conditions
View All 19 Advanced Conditions
View All 35 Experienced Conditions
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile