Melanie A. Clark, MD

Associate Professor

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Location

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

Specialties

Dermatology
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery

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)

The Severe Skin Cancer Consequences of Extended Tanning Bed Use, A Case Report.

(Cooper JT, Clark MA.) WMJ. 2024 Jul;123(3):210-212 PMID: 39024149 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85199126572 07/18/2024
Comparative effectiveness of short contact (30-minute) lidocaine-prilocaine vs lidocaine-tetracaine topical anesthetic mixtures for cutaneous pain relief: A randomized controlled trial.

(Koza E, Clark M, Ahmed A, Ma MS, Shi VJ, Haq M, Weil A, Maisel-Campbell A, Iyengar S, Poon E, Cahn BA, Pearlman R, Schlessinger D, Alam M.) J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 May;90(5):1069-1071 PMID: 38290618 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85185580682 01/31/2024
Topical Treatment of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ and the Impact of Clinical Risk Factors and Positive Histologic Margins at the Time of Diagnosis.

(Calley BJ, Fazio J, Banerjee A, Clark MA.) Dermatol Surg. 2024 Mar 01;50(3):219-223 PMID: 38048273 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85186361415 12/04/2023
Clinical Impact and Accuracy of Shave Biopsy for Initial Diagnosis of Cutaneous Melanoma.

(Jones S, Henry V, Strong E, Sheriff SA, Wanat K, Kasprzak J, Clark M, Shukla M, Zenga J, Stadler M, Dzwierzynski W, Harker-Murray A, Young K, Kothari AN, Clarke CN.) J Surg Res. 2023 Jun;286:35-40 PMID: 36739830 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85147832080 02/06/2023
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
Limited Evidence for Antiseptics and Antibiotics in Surgical Wounds Healing

(Allison Vidimos RPh, MD, Melanie Clark MD.) Practice Update. 10/12/2016