
Melissa Angela Pugliano-Mauro, MD
Mohs Surgery
Dermatology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleAbout Melissa Angela Pugliano-Mauro
Melissa Pugliano-Mauro, MD, specializes in Mohs surgery and tissue-sparing surgery with high cure rates for the treatment of skin cancer, predominantly on the head and neck.
Dr. Pugliano-Mauro's non-surgical practice focuses on skin cancer detection in adult patients. Specifically, she has a passion for treating immunosuppressed patients including solid organ transplant recipients who have an increased risk of developing aggressive skin cancer. She provides this care in a specialized dermatology transplant clinic and also works in a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients who need additional specialists for their treatment.
Dr. Pugliano-Mauro's research interests include the non-surgical management of squamous cell carcinoma on the lower legs and high-risk squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Dr. Pugliano-Mauro is committed to training the next generation of dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons. She currently serves as both the Program Director of the Dermatology Residency and the Fellowship Director of the Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology training programs at UPMC.
E-Visits with UPMC Dermatology
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Leadership Title
Program Director, Dermatology Residency and Fellowship
Director, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology
Academic Title
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC St. Margaret Dermatology
- 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- phone: 412-784-7350
Expertise
Education
University of Vermont College of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Vermont College of Medicine
ResidencyHahnemann/Drexel University College
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Dermatology
American Board of DermatologyInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
139 ratings, 45 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
She is The Best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2025
Again, the staff and Doctor Pugliano are the best in patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
Dr. Pugliano is awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Dr. Pugliano listens and works at a pace that is not rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Would highly recommend this facility to anybody seeking dermatological services
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
I could not ask for better care. Listens, cares, experienced and knowledgeable. Everyone is so kind and this place works like a well oiled machine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
All very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
She was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Everyone is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable well worth the trip
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Quite Happy with everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2024
Always.. N one better then Dr. P MARO
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr Pugliano-Mauro is the best doctor I've ever had. She's given me a life, and a nose, that would not have been possible without her amazing skills !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Fantastic Doctor & medical team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
The resident and the dr we're both very attentive to my concerns, explained the plan of treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Everyone was very kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr. Melissa is the best, I often recommend her to my patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
The dr is very knowledgeable and took time to listen to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Great Care Providers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr Pugliano was pleasant, personable, knowledgeable, attentive and very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr Pugliano-Mauro was fantastic as always! Hannah the PA was also very great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
I received very professional treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Really professional folks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr. Pugliano was amazing, kind and compassionate. She was quickly able to see that what was going on with me was more than just a skin issue. She was quick to get me started on my way to a diagnosis and referred me to another specialist for me to continue my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr. Pugliano is fantastic! She's kind, caring, knowledgeable, personable and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Dr Pugliano is always thorough and not rushed in her time spent with me. Any questions or concerns are always addressed and answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2024
Dr Pugliano has always provided friendly and expert attention to my needs. Especially her emphasis on wearing compression socks proved to be spot on to heal the surgical wound on my shin.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
Total experience was excellent as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2024
All good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
As always, excellent care, from all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2024
Fantastic Doctor!! Excellent in all facets of care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
Dr Pugliano Mauro consistently performs the most thorough whole body exam I have ever had. She is extremely responsive and very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2024
I've told everyone how wonderful my experience has been and that I would highly recommend Dr Pugliano!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2023
I would highly recommend Dr Pugliano. She has a professional and caring bedside manner. She is thoughtful and thorough in her answers. We drive an hour and a half to see her, that says it all right there. She is an asset to UPMC.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Very professional care and concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2023
All A number one plus care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Dr. Pugliano & her fellow Mohs surgeon explained the procedure thoroughly & explained step-by-step what they were doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
Dr Pugliano listened carefully to questions from me showed concern, answered them professionally and I would highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
I would highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2023
All my concerns were addressed professionally and I felt very well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2023
Excellent care, understanding and interaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2023
Excellent!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2023
Nothing but good care and conversation about treatment and what to expect.