Melissa Piliang, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- General Dermatology
- Skin Biopsies
- Skin Examinations
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acne
- Alopecia Areata
- Androgen Excess
- Birthmark
- Blisters
- Cellulitis
- Cold Sores
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis - Contact
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Skin/Itchy Skin
- Eczema
- Fungal Infections
- Granulomatosis with Polyangitis (Wegener’s)
- Hair Loss
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Incontinentia Pigmenti
- Kaposi Sarcoma (ks)
- Lupus
- Melanoma
- Moles
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Porphyria
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea (Adult Acne)
- Sarcoidosis
- Scabies
- Scleroderma
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Skin Cancer
- Tick Bites
- Vasculitis
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Wrinkles
- Yeast Infections
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View All PlansAbout Melissa Piliang, MD
Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, was appointed in 2006 to the Staff at Cleveland Clinic, where she has joint appointments in the Departments of Dermatology and Anatomic Pathology. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed both her residency in dermatology and a fellowship in dermatopathology at Cleveland Clinic. She is board-certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology, and she focuses on general medical dermatology.
She treats adults, children and adolescents.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatopathology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2006
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2005
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Medical Education - Indiana University School of Medicine
MD
Indianapolis,
IN USA
2001
Undergraduate - Purdue University
West Lafayette,
IN USA
1997
Certifications
- Dermatology
- Dermatology - Dermatopathology
Specialty Interests
Dermatopathology
Research & Publications
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61 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
15 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2019
Dr. Piliang treats her patients as if they were her own children or parents. She is lazer focused on the patient, the symptoms, the diagnosis, the possibile treatments. She is gentle, kind, incredibly smart, confident & optimistic at all times.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2019
Dr. Piliang and her team are compassionate, consummate professionals. I always receive the highest level of care from them. In addition to her exceptional expertise as a dermatologist, Dr. Piliang brings the added dimension of her acumen as a pathologist. She is an amazing physician and her patients are fortunate indeed to have her in their corner.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2019
Dr Piliang is an excellent doctor. she is very professional and friendly. she makes you feel comfortable during the exam. she explains things so I understand and takes tests and pictures for my situation. I have confidence in her and would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2019
I would recommend Dr Piliang to anyone who need a dermatologist. She was excellent.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Dr. Melissa Piliang and her staff have been very accommodating to assist me in getting my appointment, especially since I had to cancel my two previous appointments due to neck issues I've been experiencing. Dr. Piliang and her staff have always been friendly while being very professional. I consider myself very fortunate to be a patient of hers. I've been a patient of hers for over 8 years. Everyone I've encountered throughout Dermatology and elsewhere in the Clinic has always been polite and helpful answering any questions I may have had or just waiting on me in the Pharmacy. Its a great medical facility that's one of the best in the country. I think of it as the Top Medical Research Facility in this country. Thank you for addressing my medical needs where I have Lichen Planopilaris Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Dr. Melissa Piliang is a great doctor!
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Dr. Piliang is thorough and professional.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2019
Everyone at the offices are very professional and treat me with caring and great respect. I really like Dr. Pilliang. She acts like she really cares.
Reviewed on May 29, 2019
Dr. Piliang is the best dermatologist and most compassionate care giver. She is sensitive, responsive, and truly cares about me as a patient and as a person. I come from NY to see her.
Reviewed on May 16, 2019
Dr Piliang listens to your concerns. she is knowledgeable and has great "bedside" manner.
Reviewed on May 8, 2019
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Piliang
Reviewed on May 1, 2019
Dr. Piliang was the best in all these categories. I wish other providers were like her - I always felt very respected, informed, and involved when meeting with her.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2019
I LOVE Dr. Piliang!! She always makes me feel like a real person and takes time to listen to my concerns.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2019
Dr Piliang and her resident (?) were both extremely attentive to my concerns and addressed them individually, answering all my questions and explaining matters in detail, helping me to understand exactly what the status of each problem. They were a pleasure to be with, they treated me as a friend as well as a patient.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2019
Dr. Piliang is an absolutely wonderful physician-extremely knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate. Those on her team are also talented and incredibly kind.