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

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    165 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 31, 2024
    Michelle is amazing - the most caring, conscientious and thorough practitioner. I feel so lucky to have her as my oncologist.
    Jun 29, 2024
    Dr Melisko is phenomenal.
    Jun 10, 2024
    Dr. Melisko is an outstanding oncologist. She is experienced and sensitive to her patients' preferences and concerns. I'm a long-term patient and value her advice immensely.
    Jun 10, 2024
    I will always recommend Michelle Melisko as she is a wonderful provider very caring and so knowledgeable.
    May 30, 2024
    Excellent
    May 22, 2024
    Dr. Melisko has been wonderful to work with.
    May 17, 2024
    Dr.Melisko provided clear, helpful advice as to how to proceed from here.
    May 01, 2024
    I am so impressed with the degree of professionalism she always displays plus her depth of empathy.
    Mar 25, 2024
    Excellent.
    Mar 23, 2024
    Dr Mellisko is an incredible clinician - her clinical expertise is enhanced by the fact that she actively stays abreast of research in her field and beyond. I feel very lucky to be her patient and trust her completely
    Jan 08, 2024
    I love Dr. Melisko- she is an amazing oncologist and human being.
    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!

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