Dr. Michelle Melisko, MD
San Francisco, CA
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melisko, Medical Oncologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Michelle Melisko, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Melisko graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Melisko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melisko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melisko’s office at (415) 353-7070.
Where did Dr. Melisko go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology | Ucsf Med Center | UCSF Medical Center, Hematology-Oncology
Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics | Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Melisko board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Melisko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melisko speak?
Dr. Melisko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Melisko typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Melisko diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Melisko. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Melisko typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Melisko may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Melisko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melisko accept my insurance?
Dr. Melisko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melisko accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Melisko in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melisko's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
San Francisco Super Doctors
What is Dr. Melisko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melisko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306803812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melisko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melisko
What is Dr. Michelle Melisko's specialty?
Dr. Melisko is a Medical Oncologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Michelle Melisko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melisko is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Michelle Melisko accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Melisko is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Melisko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melisko's office at (415) 353-7070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Melisko?
Please contact Dr. Melisko's office at (415) 353-7070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Melisko have?
Dr. Michelle Melisko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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