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Melissa Angela Pugliano-Mauro

Melissa Angela Pugliano-Mauro, MD

Mohs Surgery

Dermatology

Accepting New Patients
5.0 of 5 stars139 ratings, 45 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About 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
eDermatology is a type of E-Visit that connects you with UPMC’s leading dermatology team no matter where you are in Pennsylvania. To start an E-Visit, you will need to log in to your MyUPMC* account, complete a questionnaire telling us about your symptoms, upload photos, and one of UPMC's Dermatology providers will get back to you with professional medical advice, a diagnosis, and treatment plan within three business days. Each submission should focus on a single skin concern opposed to a request for a full-body skin cancer screening.

Please note: E-Visits with UPMC Dermatology are not a video visit or an in-person office visit. Visit the eDermatology website to learn more.

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Leadership Title

Program Director, Dermatology Residency and Fellowship

Director, Mohs Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC St. Margaret Dermatology
    • 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 204, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Vermont College of Medicine

    Fellowship

    University of Vermont College of Medicine

    Residency

    Hahnemann/Drexel University College

    Medical Education

    Board Certifications

    Dermatology

    American Board of Dermatology

    Insurance

    Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
    Search plans
    • 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 reviews

    The 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.

    Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
    Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/25/2025

      She is The Best!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/14/2025

      Again, the staff and Doctor Pugliano are the best in patient care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/11/2025

      Dr. Pugliano is awesome!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/28/2025

      Dr. Pugliano listens and works at a pace that is not rushed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/28/2025

      Would highly recommend this facility to anybody seeking dermatological services

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2025

      All very good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/5/2025

      She was great!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Everyone is great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      Very friendly and knowledgeable well worth the trip

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      Quite Happy with everything

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/31/2024

      Always.. N one better then Dr. P MARO

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 11/8/2024

      Fantastic Doctor & medical team

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2024

      Everyone was very kind and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2024

      Dr. Melissa is the best, I often recommend her to my patients

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/23/2024

      The dr is very knowledgeable and took time to listen to my concerns

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/20/2024

      Great Care Providers.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Dr Pugliano was pleasant, personable, knowledgeable, attentive and very kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/26/2024

      Excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      Dr Pugliano-Mauro was fantastic as always! Hannah the PA was also very great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      I received very professional treatment.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Very good experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Really professional folks

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/8/2024

      Dr. Pugliano is fantastic! She's kind, caring, knowledgeable, personable and very professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2024

      Total experience was excellent as always

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/1/2024

      All good!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2024

      As always, excellent care, from all

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2024

      Fantastic Doctor!! Excellent in all facets of care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2023

      Very professional care and concern

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/5/2023

      All A number one plus care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2023

      I would highly recommend her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/15/2023

      All my concerns were addressed professionally and I felt very well cared for.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/10/2023

      Excellent care, understanding and interaction.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/28/2023

      Excellent!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/1/2023

      Nothing but good care and conversation about treatment and what to expect.