Michelle E. Melisko

MD

Breast oncologist

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.

  • Education

    Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 1997

  • Residencies

    Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Internal Medicine, 2000

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 2003

  • Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    191 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 12, 2023
    Dr Melisko is wonderful
    Oct 28, 2023
    Dr. Melisko is an excellent oncologist, with wonderful "bedside manner."
    Oct 23, 2023
    She was efficient, informative and empathetic.
    Oct 10, 2023
    Dr. Melisko is an extraordinary clinician. She is attuned, attentive, caring and really listens. It is a true therapeutic partnership.
    Oct 07, 2023
    I am in great hands with dr Melisko and her fellows
    Oct 05, 2023
    Care provider is excellent!
    Aug 19, 2023
    My care provider is astonishing.
    Jun 26, 2023
    Dr. Melisko is a talented, caring oncologist.
    Jun 12, 2023
    Dr. Melisko is the best of the best. Knowledgeable, authentic, caring. She is an excellent listener and has always dedicated one of the most precious assets - her time, focused on the patient.
    May 27, 2023
    Dr. Melisko is very thorough and detailed oriented. She listens carefully to my concerns. Provides excellent care.
    Apr 29, 2023
    I drive an hour to see Dr Melisko. She's worth it
    Apr 22, 2023
    Dr Melisko is my favorite doctor! She's very knowledgeable and easy going, I'm not afraid to ask her questions and she's always very clear and makes effort to educate me. I really like her as a doctor and as a person.
    Apr 16, 2023
    I appreciate all that Dr. Melisko has done to support me and to speak with me about options for treatment.
    Feb 13, 2023
    Dr Melissa and her team are exceptional. They listen and go the extra mile - I feel cared for
    Jan 30, 2023
    I cannot overstate the excellence of the care I receive from Dr. Melisko. She is unbelievably attentive, caring, responsive, professional, and supportive. I believe she embodies the very best qualities of what a doctor should be. UCSF is lucky to have her. She is amazing.
    Jan 29, 2023
    Dr. Melisko is the very best. She's attentive, informative, and anticipates what questions I might have. I feel VERY lucky to have her as my medical provider. I can't recommend her enough.
    Jan 07, 2023
    Best care I have gotten in my life!! I was happy beyond words!!
    Dec 17, 2022
    I absolutely love Dr. Melisko, I know I'm in good hands under her care. She listens to my concerns she explains everything and I feel that she really cares about my health and my well being, and my family's too as she also my sisters doctor.
    Dec 17, 2022
    Very good in looking at all issues, thank you
    Dec 13, 2022
    I am so lucky to have Dr. Melisko as my oncologist and would recommend her without hesitation.
    Nov 21, 2022
    Dr. Melisko is an excellent clinician and wonderful human being. She has made having metastatic breast cancer much easier. I would follow her to the end of the earth as her patient.
    Nov 19, 2022
    The provider was giving me some good advise. To make sure I schedule my appts on time she took the initiative & did it in the computer right away. I appreciate that!
    Oct 29, 2022
    There was a list of concerns I had that we didn't get to in the appointment, but I was very impressed with the care I received and am looking forward to working with this provider.
    Oct 29, 2022
    Amazing. Brilliant. Kind. Warm. Professional. Compassionate. I could not imagine a better caregiver.
    Sep 17, 2022
    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Melisko - she is wonderful - so thoughtful, knowledgeable and always listens carefully to my concerns and addresses them.
    Sep 17, 2022
    Only wish my time with provider could have been more
    Sep 10, 2022
    Dr Melisko is the reason I go to UCSF. I trust her 100%. She takes the time to explain and answer any questions I may have. Best doctor ever!!!!
    Aug 27, 2022
    Care provider came into to see me after NP did exam and visit, NP informed me this would happen at end of her visit. I did get all info and care I needed.
    Jul 29, 2022
    She's a good listener and very understanding! I would definitely recommend her to a friend or family!!
    Jul 26, 2022
    Dr. Melisko is the best physician I have had the pleasure working with during my cancer journey. She cares about my general health more than my primary physician
    Jul 25, 2022
    Dr. Melisko has been my oncologist for the last 7 years. She consistently offers expertise, insight, and thoughtfulness to my overall and ongoing health journey. I feel grateful to be in her care. I look forward to our visits each year. I always feel like an individual. I value her knowledge and advice and support.
    Jul 20, 2022
    Dr. Melisko is the best oncologist I could wish for. Knowledgeable and a wonderful human being
    Jul 16, 2022
    I love, love, love Dr. Melisko. I am very grateful and thankful that she is my oncologist. My son has asked me if I am scared because of my breast cancer and I have reassured him that I am not, in large part due to the amazing team of caregivers who are treating me through this little blip in my life.
    Jul 13, 2022
    Dr. Melissa is avery knowledgeable and caring physician

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