Overview
Dr. Michelle E. Melisko is a cancer specialist with expertise in caring for patients with breast cancer. Also active in research, Melisko is interested in evaluating new chemotherapy combinations, biological therapies and immunotherapies for breast cancer, with a particular focus on treating cancer that has spread to the brain. To foster more rapid advances in breast cancer treatment, she educates patients on clinical trials and encourages them to participate when appropriate. Melisko earned her medical degree at the Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford Medicine. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF.
Dr. Melisko is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Dr. Melisko is board certified in American Board Of IM/Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. Dr. Melisko is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Dr. Melisko 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle E. Melisko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle E. Melisko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle E. Melisko by calling their office at 415-353-7070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle E. Melisko a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle E. Melisko is classified as an Elite expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Michelle E. Melisko specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle E. Melisko is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Michelle E. Melisko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michelle E. Melisko has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle E. Melisko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michelle E. Melisko accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle E. Melisko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7070 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.
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- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Melisko isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Melisko isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Melisko isDistinguished. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Melisko isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Melisko isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Melisko isDistinguished. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Melisko isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Melisko isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Melisko isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Brain TumorDr. Melisko isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Melisko isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- MenopauseDr. Melisko isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Melisko isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.