Melissa Louise Pilewskie, MD
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Dr. Pilewskie is a faculty member in the Department of Surgery and director of the Breast Care Center at Michigan Medicine. She received her B.S. in biology from the University of Michigan, a medical degree from The Ohio State University, completed her general surgical residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, finished her training with a fellowship in surgical breast oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in NYC and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
During her training, Dr. Pilewskie has been the recipient of the Breast Cancer Achievement Award from the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium and was two-time recipient of the Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award. Following her clinical fellowship, she joined the faculty at MSKCC where she was an Associate Attending on the Breast Service in the Department of Surgery and Director of Strategic Planning and Research for RISE, the MSKCC high-risk breast cancer program for 9 years prior to returning to Ann Arbor.
Dr. Pilewskie's clinical practice is devoted to the management of breast cancer and surgical breast diseases. She performs all aspects of surgery for breast cancer and high-risk breast lesions, including excisional biopsies, lumpectomy, mastectomy, nipple sparing mastectomy, lymph node biopsy, and axillary lymph node dissection. In addition, she is actively involved in risk management and counsel’s women on risk reducing surgery. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys running or hiking on the local trails and cheering for Michigan athletics with her son.
Areas of Practice
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Surgery, Breast surgery, Lumpectomy, Mastectomy, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy, Sentinel lymph node biopsy, SLNB, lymph node surgery, Breast disease, high-risk breast cancer, BRCA, Ductal Carcinoma in Situ, DCIS, atypical hyperplasia, ADH, Lobular carcinoma in Situ, LCIS, IDC, ILC, risk-reducing surgery
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Surgical Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5916Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Pilewskie has established an active role in clinical research, which has focused broadly on breast cancer risk and safely minimizing surgery for breast cancer patients. Her work as included accurate risk assessment for high-risk populations, optimal imaging strategies for high-risk women, studying novel risk-reduction therapies, and investigating the safety of minimizing axillary lymph node surgery.
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June 12, 2026 - "Dr Pilewskie was fantastic! I felt soooo much better knowing I might be able to get a [...]. She answered all my questions and my daughter's who was phoned in. She made me feel like I was a priority. I loved her and am looking forward to her doing my surgery asap"
May 22, 2026 - "I am so thankful that I got Dr. Pilewskie as my doctor. She helped ease any worries and concerns I had about my upcoming surgery and treatments afterwards. She explained in detail where I could understand what was going on with symptoms and what to expect next."
April 15, 2026 - "Dr. Pilewskie was outstanding in her responsiveness and professional expertise."
March 28, 2026 - "Dr. Pilewskie was AMAZING! She took time with me to explain everything to me and to put my mind at ease to not panic. She included me in my care. She showed me the pictures of my [...] and actually explained everything. She helped me make a true informed and wise decision for my plan of care."
March 20, 2026 - "Dr Pilewskie is a very caring doctor. She always takes the time needed to explain and understand"
March 3, 2026 - "We appreciated Dr. Pilewskie's clarification of the [...] report."
February 25, 2026 - "Dr. Pilewskie was compassionate, had a great bedside manner and spent the time to explain our next steps and answer any of my questions."
February 20, 2026 - "Dr. Pilewskie is exceptional at staying up to date with my current issues and appointments and addresses everything with care and deep understanding."
February 5, 2026 - "Dr, Pilewskie is so kind and caring. She is an amazing doctor."
January 31, 2026 - "It was an excellent first visit. Dr. Pilewskie was clear and informative and addressed all of my questions and concerns with compassion and actionable information."
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