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Department Anatomic Pathology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Both Adults and Children & Adolescents
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • General Dermatology
  • Skin Biopsies
  • Skin Examinations
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Acne
  • Alopecia Areata
  • Androgen Excess
  • Birthmark
  • Blisters
  • Cellulitis
  • Cold Sores
  • Dermatitis
  • Dermatitis - Contact
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Dry Skin
  • Eczema
  • Fungal Infections
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
  • Hair Loss
  • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
  • Incontinentia Pigmenti
  • Itchy Skin
  • Kaposi Sarcoma (KS)
  • Lupus
  • Melanoma
  • Moles
  • Molluscum Contagiosum
  • Perioral Dermatitis
  • Porphyria
  • Psoriasis
  • Ringworm
  • Rosacea (Adult Acne)
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scabies
  • Scars
  • Scleroderma
  • Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
  • Skin Cancer
  • Tick Bites
  • Vasculitis
  • Vitiligo
  • Warts
  • Wrinkles
  • Yeast Infections
View all 40 Specialties +
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Biography

About Melissa Piliang, MD

Melissa Piliang, MD, FAAD, is the Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Cleveland Clinic. She 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

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2006

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatopathology
Cleveland, OH United States
2006

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatology
Cleveland, OH
2005

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Dermatology
Cleveland, OH
2002

Medical Education - Indiana University School of Medicine
MD
Indianapolis, IN
2001

Undergraduate - Purdue University
Biochemistry
West Lafayette, IN United States
1997

Additional Training


Professional Highlights


Certifications

  • Dermatology
  • Dermatology - Dermatopathology

Specialty Interests

Dermatopathology

Awards & Honors


Innovations & Patents


Memberships

  • American Academy of Dermatology
  • American Society of Dermatopathology
  • Women's Dermatologic Society
  • North American Hair Research Society
  • Ohio Dermatologic Association
  • Cleveland Dermatologic Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Melissa Piliang, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/29/2022, Dr. Piliang has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

74 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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
5 out of 5
Explains 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

23 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr.Piliang answered all of my questions and she did by rush me through my visit.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Piliang schedules the next appointment which reduces scheduling frustration and ensures scheduling an appointment that works for me

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Dr. Piliang is a first-class physician: highly-skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective. I feel deeply fortunate to be in her expert care.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Dr. Piliang is the best doctor at the clinic! Great experience

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

I would highly recommend Dr. Piliang!

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

Dr. Piliang makes the next appointment with me when I am in her office. I appreciate this very much.

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024

I am very grateful to have Dr. Piliang as my doctor. She is very caring and explains everything thoroughly. Her course of treatment has been very beneficial for me.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr. Melissa P Piliang is an outstanding physician. She provides excellent care and communicates her decisions clearly and in a caring manner. I highly recommend Dr. Piliang.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr. Piliang is outstanding. Besides being an excellent physician, she is always teaching and instructing her residents during the appointment.

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

Dr. Piliang is an extremely responsive, kind and caring doctor. She didn't have to take my daughter as a new patient, but when she heard her story, she scheduled her right away. We can't thank her enough!

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

She is my favorite doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Dr. Piliang is an exceptional care giver. She is extremely competent and knowledgeable. She is a good listener and communicates options for care clearly and answers questions. I feel like she treats me as a person, not just a patient. I feel very blessed to have her on my care giving team.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

N/A phone calls Dr Piliang is extremely poor in responding to my chart

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Cleveland Clinic is very fortunate to have Dr. Piliang on their staff . She is amazing! She is very caring, patient, knowledgeable,avid listener, and gets back to you on the portal quickly when you have a question.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Dr. Piliang schedules appt at conclusion of visit and this removes the hassle of phone calls, wait list

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Dr. Piliang is the best

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Appt went very well. Doctor was very pleasant and encouraging as were the assistants before I saw her.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

She was wonderful!! One of the best doctors I've seen, not specific to derm. Friendly, easy going, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, helpful recommendations. Didn't feel like I was bothering her with any questions I had or taking up too much time. I highly recommend!

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Piliang is exemplary for the time she gives and information she shares with me as her patient.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Dr. Pilang is an excellent physician and provides outstanding care

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023

Both Dr Lee and Dr Piliang were wonderful. It was my first visit with them and the quality of care that they gave me was outstanding. I am very happy that I was referred, by Dr Ng, who is another phenomenal Dr, to Dr Piliang.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

She is the best.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

Melissa Piliang is a very knowledgeable, vigilant, empathetic, excellent care provider.

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