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Michelle E. Melisko, MD

Breast Medical Oncology
Breast Cancer San Mateo
650-341-9131
Portrait of Michelle E. Melisko
Portrait of Michelle E. Melisko
ucsf logo

Michelle E. Melisko, MD

Breast Medical Oncology
Breast Cancer San Mateo
650-341-9131

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About me

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 & training

Board certification

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of IM/Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology

Fellowship

  • Oncology, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center-GME

Degree

  • MD, Wake Forest University

My expertise

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    154 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 15, 2026

      Dr Melisko is very attentive, knowledgable, personable and helpful. Great doctor and a wonderful human being.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 6, 2026

      Dr Melisko is the absolute best! Always listens, prompts with questions, and gives great advice. I always feel better after speaking with her. This is a skill not to be taken for granted- it is not the same with other doctors.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 15, 2026

      Dr. Michelle Melisko is exceptional. She's highly knowledgeable and has excellent bedside manner. She follows up promptly and sent me my test results as soon as she received them, understanding how crucial timely information is for cancer patients.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 14, 2026

      I love Dr. Melisko-super informative and encouraging. Her dedication is inspirational

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 6, 2026

      I feel so fortunate to be in Dr. Melisko's and her team' care!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 27, 2025

      Dr Melisko and her team are the best

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