Overview
Dr. Melissa Shive is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon who is fellowship trained in Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery.Her clinical interests include advanced surgical treatment of skin cancers, such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, as well as more rare tumor types. She also is skilled in a wide variety of cosmetic and laser procedures.Shive earned her medical degree at UC San Francisco School of Medicine after obtaining a master’s in Public Health from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. She completed a dermatology residency at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles. She completed a fellowship at UCI School of Medicine that focused on Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery, cosmetic dermatology and other dermatologic procedures.She is the author or co-author of dozens of research papers and book chapters in her field. She also has given presentations at numerous regional and national academic conferences.
Dr. Shive is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitiligo, Actinic Keratosis, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, and Tinea Versicolor.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
850 Health Sciences Road, Floor 2, Irvine, CA 92617
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 650, Orange, CA 92868
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Dr. Shive 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.
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.
UCI Health Dermatology Center
Dr. Sergei Grando is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist with more than 30 years experience treating skin disorders including eczema and other autoimmune blistering diseases.He received his medical degree at Kyiv Medical University in Kyiv, Ukraine. He completed residencies in dermatology Kyiv Medical University and at the UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, Calif. He also received a doctorate in pharmacology and biochemistry at the National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education in Kyiv, and a doctorate of science in immunology and cell biology from the Central Institute of Dermatology and Venereology in Moscow, Russia.Grando's research interests include pemphigus, keratinocyte adhesion and migration, and the cholinergic effects of tobacco products in non-neuronal tissue. He has published more than 225 papers, monographs and book chapters, and has been awarded numerous research grants from the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. Dr. Grando is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pemphigus Vulgaris, Pemphigus, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Bullous Pemphigoid. Dr. Grando is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology.
UCI Health Dermatology Services
Dr. Natasha A. Mesinkovska is a board-certified UCI Health dermatologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders, including skin cancer. Her clinical interests include hair loss, dermatitis and integrative dermatology.She earned her medical degree at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., after receiving a doctorate in cancer biology from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. She completed an internal medicine internship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where she also completed a residency in dermatology and a fellowship in dermatopathology.Her research interests include alopecia and dermatitis and she is the author or co-author of many articles in peer-reviewed publications. In addition, she is an investigator on several current clinical trials involving alopecia, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and skin laxity. She also serves as vice chair for clinical research in the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Dermatology. Dr. Mesinkovska is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Universalis, and Vitiligo.
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April Armstrong is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Armstrong is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Acne.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa L. Shive
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Shive?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa L. Shive by calling their office at 949-824-0606. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa L. Shive a top-rated expert for Vitiligo?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa L. Shive is classified as an Advanced expert for Vitiligo, 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 L. Shive specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa L. Shive is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Vitiligo, Actinic Keratosis, and Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Melissa L. Shive participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa L. Shive has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vitiligo. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa L. Shive's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa L. Shive accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa L. Shive accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-0606 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
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- VitiligoDr. Shive isAdvanced. Learn about Vitiligo.
- Experienced
- Actinic KeratosisDr. Shive isExperienced. Learn about Actinic Keratosis.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Shive isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Shive isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Bowen's DiseaseDr. Shive isExperienced. Learn about Bowen's Disease.
- Bullous PemphigoidDr. Shive isExperienced. Learn about Bullous Pemphigoid.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Shive isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.