Melanie A. Clark, MD

Assistant Professor

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Location

Mohs Surgery Clinic, Froedtert Bluemound Clinics
601 N. 99th St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Specialties

Dermatology

Mohs Surgery Clinic

(414) 805-5361

My goal for each patient I see is to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment with a personalized care plan to fit the unique needs of each individual. I believe in involving my patients in discussions about treatment options so they may be active participants in their care plan.

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

Melanoma
Skin Cancers
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Atypical Fibroxanthoma
Sebaceous Carcinoma
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Mucinous Carcinoma

Treatments and Services

Dermatologic Surgery
Melanoma Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Photodynamic Therapy
Nail Surgery
Skin Growth Removal
Virtual Visit

Patients Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages

English

Board Certifications

Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

Clinic Locations

Mohs Surgery Clinic, Froedtert Bluemound Clinics

601 N. 99th St.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 805-5361
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Biography

Dr. Melanie A. Clark is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. She has training and expertise in the comprehensive care of skin cancer patients with an emphasis on surgical treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Clark is trained to treat both common and rare cutaneous malignancies and has an interest in treating complex high-risk skin cancers in immunosuppressed patients. She treats patients with melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancer, benign neoplasms of the skin, and nail disease requiring nail surgery.

Dr. Clark graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a degree in molecular and cellular biology. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Clark completed her dermatology residency at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, IL where she served as chief resident in her final year of training. Dr. Clark completed her fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.

Dr. Clark has authored numerous publications and is actively involved in several professional societies within the field of dermatology and dermatologic surgery.

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine - Chicago, IL (2012)
Fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology - Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, OH (2016-2017)
Residency in Dermatology - Northwestern University-McGaw Medical Center - Chicago, IL (2013-2016)

Predictors of patient-initiated communication after Mohs micrographic surgery: A multi-institutional prospective cohort study.

(Mazmudar RS, Fazio J, Garland K, Tripathi R, Clark M, Olasz E, Bordeaux JS, Scott JF.) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2021 Nov;85(5):1290-1293 PMID: 32896594 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85115179257 09/09/2020
Xanthomatous Dermal Changes in a Patient With Locally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Treated Using Vismodegib.

(Smith SDB, Clarke CN, Clark MA, Harker-Murray AK, Sokumbi O.) Am J Dermatopathol. 2021 Aug 01;43(8):585-587 PMID: 33534208 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85112126051 02/04/2021
Evaluating the Utility of Routine Imaging in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Nail Unit.

(Clark MA, Filitis D, Samie FH, Piliang M, Knackstedt TJ.) Dermatol Surg. 2020 Nov;46(11):1375-1381 PMID: 32106119 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85094931635 02/28/2020
Vulvar basal cell carcinoma arising in the setting of repeated perilamp exposure.

(McEnery-Stonelake ME, Clark MA, Vidimos AT.) JAAD Case Rep. 2020 Feb;6(2):103-105 PMID: 32016151 PMCID: PMC6992888 02/06/2020
Pyoderma gangrenosum of the vulva treated with mycophenolate mofetil and infliximab.

(Sadowsky LM, Clark MA, Schlosser BJ.) Dermatol Ther. 2019 May;32(3):e12905 PMID: 30964575 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85065256619 04/10/2019
Repair of a Multisubunit Defect of the Earlobe, Preauricular Skin, and Superolateral Neck.

(Pelster MW, Clark MA, Yoo S.) Dermatol Surg. 2017 May;43 Suppl 1:S122-S125 PMID: 28263197 03/07/2017
Clusters of Painful Blue Papules.

(Yoon DY, Clark MA, Rodriguez HE.) JAMA Dermatol. 2016 Dec 01;152(12):1379-1380 PMID: 27557402 08/25/2016
Nail Surgery Techniques: A Single Center Survey Study on the Effect of a Cadaveric Hand Practicum in Dermatology Resident Education.

(Clark MA, Yoo SS, Kundu RV.) Dermatol Surg. 2016 May;42(5):696-8 PMID: 27054445 04/08/2016
(Allison Vidimos RPh, MD, Melanie Clark MD.) Practice Update. 10/12/2016
Eruptive keratoacanthomatous atypical squamous proliferations (KASPs) arising in skin graft sites.

(Clark MA, Guitart J, Gerami P, Marks BR, Amin S, Yoo SS.) JAAD Case Rep. 2015 Sep;1(5):274-6 PMID: 27051751 PMCID: PMC4809229 04/07/2016
Impact of warm versus cold ischemia on renal function following partial nephrectomy.

(Eggener SE, Clark MA, Shikanov S, Smith B, Kaag M, Russo P, Wheat JC, Wolf JS Jr, Matin SF, Huang WC, Harel M, Cambio J, Shalhav AL, Raman JD.) World J Urol. 2015 Mar;33(3):351-7 PMID: 24817142 05/13/2014
Chronic kidney disease before and after partial nephrectomy.

(Clark MA, Shikanov S, Raman JD, Smith B, Kaag M, Russo P, Wheat JC, Wolf JS Jr, Matin SF, Huang WC, Shalhav AL, Eggener SE.) J Urol. 2011 Jan;185(1):43-8 PMID: 21074205 11/16/2010