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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65 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 | |
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| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 28, 2021
Excellent, caring Doctor Who communicated very well!
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2021
Dr. Piling is the best dermatologist I have been with getting alopecia. She listens and spends time with you. I love her
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2021
Dr. Piliangg is a very competent and caring doctor. I am very fortunate to be her patient.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
*Dr. Piliang is kind, caring, efficient, personable & lovely.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Doc Piliang is very good. I really like her.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Dr. Piliang and her team do an excellent job. Dr. Piliang is very caring, compassionate, conscientious, organized and focused on positive outcomes. She truly listens and leads the team in an upbeat and most collaborative manner. Stephanie Metzger (RN, BSN) was knowledgeable, confident, efficient, focused and did a thorough job in the interview. Resident, Dr. Amy Zhang did a great job in assessment and follow-up. She clearly cares and shares reassuring and optimistic approaches to treatment. Am very grateful for the care provided by this excellent team led by Dr. Piliang!
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Dr. Piliang and her resident team are marvelous, especially Dr. Piliang, who is highly talented and knowledgeable, as well as empathetic, kind, and thoughtful in all ways. I always recommend Dr. Piliang when asked about dermatologists in this region.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Dr. Piliang was an excellent listener. Dr. Piliang listened attentively to my health concerns and addressed my questions and concerns very thoroughly.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021
Dr Piliang is a wonderful doctor. she is friendly, informative and very caring. I would highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021
Dr. Melissa Piliang is always present & focused on meeting the patient's needs. Always treats us with great respect, dignity, courtesy, concern and delivers advice with clarity, always involving us in the decision making. Dr. Piliang is second to none. More Dr. Piliang please!
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2021
Dr. Piliang is excellent and very personable. I leave feeling confident that my condition is in good hands and we will get it under control.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2021
Dr Piliang is always excellent
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
Dr Pilang answers any questions thoroughly and even gives information I hadn't thought to ask about. I aways come away with more knowledge and information about my health and situation.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2020
Dr. Piliang and Dr. Simonds were caring and courteous. I felt very well cared for and will continue my care with Dr. Piliang.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2020
Dr Piliang is an outstanding physician
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2020
dr piliang is awsome!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2020
Dr Piliang provided outstanding, knowledgable and compassionate care. I felt that I was in the most capable hands that I could be in anywhere in the country. She knew exactly what was wrong and provided a quick diagnosis and took a good deal of time to walk me through everything and discuss several options
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
I had a really bad skin reaction and was able to get in right away. I was also able to email my Dr. daily during the situation for prescription changes etc.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2020
Dr. Piliang is always very available when I have issues
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
I had an awful time getting appointment scheduled by phone. I couldn't get through by phone. I would be put on hold for long periods of time. one. finally got someone to answer and was told they had to check with my insurance and she would call back. well she never did call. we had to keep trying to call and put on hold. finally weeks later we got hold of financial department. my insurance approved the visit but they didn't call to let us know. I know the recording when I call says they are behind due to COVID, but come on, someone surely can answer the phone. I tried and tried to get through. finally had to message my doctor
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
Dr Pilang is an exceptional doctor. she has helped me so much with my health problem. she is professional yet friendly. she explains things and she always listens and answers my questions. I would highly recommend Dr Piliang to other people
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
Everyone listened to my concerns, Dr. Piliang explained what was happening, offered advice and recommendations. I didn't feel rushed and felt it was a great experience.