Dr. Melissa L. Pilewskie, MD | Ann Arbor, MI | General Surgeon

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Dr. Melissa Pilewskie is a board-certified surgeon specializing in surgical oncology with 19 years of experience treating complex breast conditions. She earned her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed her residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Pilewskie focuses her practice on comprehensive breast cancer care, including cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and specialized conditions like Paget disease of the breast. She provides care in English.

Dr. Pilewskie practices at multiple prestigious locations, including the University of Michigan Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan and New York, New York. Her expertise encompasses advanced breast cancer treatment and specialized diagnostic procedures. She performs detailed pathology testing and surgical pathology to help diagnose and stage breast conditions. Patients consistently rate her highly, with an average rating of 4.8 out …of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to cancer care.

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4.8

54 Ratings
19 years of experience
61 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Northwestern University
14 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 office locations
Female

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This Dr did my daughter surgery for stage 1 breast cancer! She made her come back to take out more lymph nodes when everything what is showing benign, my daughter was tortured what she went through! This doctor is a nightmare! My daughter is dead at 37 years old ! This doctor made us believe this was simple surgery! And she was cancer free ! All lies !

March 26th, 2023

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She’s very competent

June 4th, 2019

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I can’t say enough about the professionalism and knowledge that was presented to us by Dr. Pilewskie - for the first time after my wife’s diagnosis we felt there was a plan and an outcome. The clarity and expertise exhibited by Dr. Pilewskie was so comforting. The results speak for themselves - My wife was so lucky to have this brilliant and caring doctor to take care of her. She is truly the best.

February 18th, 2019

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She is everything you want in a surgeon. Kind. Compassionate. Smart. And takes time with each patient.

December 14th, 2018

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Dr. Pilewskie is an excellent surgeon and an expert in her field. As if that isn't enough, she is also an extremely kind, calm, patient and caring person. My mother was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer for the second time in her life. She already lost one breast, and Dr. Pilewskie was great about working with my mother to preserve more of the breast tissue, which was important to her. Dr. Pilewskie cared about the patient's well-being, not just the clinical results. She explained all the risks carefully and clearly. After my mother did not get clear margins on the first surgery, Dr. Pilewskie went back and did a revision (this was a potential complication we had been informed about). She cared very much about giving my mother the best chances for recovery. 2 years later, she is doing great! I cannot recommend Dr. Pilewskie more highly. Everyone else at MSKCC was also amazing.

November 9th, 2018

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Dr. Pilewskie skillfully performed my surgery in a way that left no visible scarring. She was patient in explaining things to me but never condescending. Follow up care provided by a phenomenal NP, Margot LeStrange, whose knowledge and thoroughness rivals that of any MD. The nurses and surgery coordinator are exemplary-- responsive, kind, well-organized.

September 22nd, 2018

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Great doctor and even better person. Couldn't imagine having to go through this experience with anyone else. So grateful for Dr. Pilewskie!

March 14th, 2016

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wonderful, caring surgeon

March 9th, 2016

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so caring and never rushed, made me and my family very comfortable

February 3rd, 2016

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I love her. She is not only an excellent surgeon, but such a kind wonderful person. Just the person you want (and need) in your corner.

November 25th, 2015

University Of Michigan Medical Center

1500 E Medical Center DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109

Tel: (734) 936-4000

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York Avenue Floors 1 - 4New York, NY 10065

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065

Von Voigtlander Womens Hospital

1540 E Hospital DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109

Tel: (734) 763-6295


Dr. Melissa Louise Pilewskie, MD	Dr. Donnele Angelee Daley, MD	Dr. Paul Glenn Gauger, MD	Dr. Ekaterina Tsymbal Gill, MD
Surgery	Surgical Oncology	Critical Care Medicine	Anesthesiology

4.8 (54 Ratings)	4.7 (3 Ratings)	5 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
19 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English		Speaks Spanish, English
Ann Arbor , MI	Ann Arbor , MI	Ann Arbor , MI	Ann Arbor , MI
Med School: Ohio State University	Med School: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine	Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer (Breast Ductal Carcinoma)
Breast Cancer (Lobular Carcinoma)
Breast Cancer (Medullary Carcinoma)
Breast Diseases
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Lymphatic Metastasis
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Noninfiltrating Intraductal Carcinoma
Other
Segmental Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Northwestern University

Medical School

Ohio State University

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 2007

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What languages does Dr. Melissa Pilewskie speak?: Dr. Melissa Pilewskie speaks English.
Where is Dr. Melissa Pilewskie's office located?: Dr. Melissa Pilewskie's office is located at 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109.

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