Melissa Wylie Brackmann, MD

Melissa Wylie Brackmann, MD

Specialty: Gynecological Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
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Melissa Wylie Brackmann, MD
Melissa Wylie Brackmann, MD
Gynecological Oncology
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  • About

    Melissa Brackmann, MD is an Assistant Professor of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Michigan Medical School.

    Dr. Brackmann graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 2013 and completed residency in OBGYN at Michigan Medicine in 2017, followed by fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Michigan Medicine in 2020. She was faculty at the University of Utah from 2020 to 2023, where she served as the Associate Residency Program Director for the OBGYN residency program and Director of the Core Sub-Internship in Gynecologic Oncology. She returned to Michigan Medicine as an Assistant Professor in 2023.

    Dr. Brackmann's clinical interests include the surgical and medical management of gynecologic cancers, placenta accreta spectrum, minimally invasive surgical techniques and patient/family education.

    Dr. Brackmann's research interests include post-graduate medical education, surgical simulation and quality improvement.

    Outside of medicine, Dr. Brackmann enjoys spending time with friends and family and watching college football.

    Areas of Practice

    Dr. Brackmann specializes in the surgical and medical management of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, cervical, vulvar and uterine cancers. She is trained in radical pelvic surgery and the minimally invasive techniques of laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

    Locations

    • Gynecologic Oncology Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5902
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Harvard Medical School, 2013

    Residency

    Michigan Medicine/University of Michigan, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017

    Fellowships

    Michigan Medicine/University of Michigan, Gynecologic Oncology, 2020

    Board Certifications

    Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Gynecologic Oncology

    Professional Organizations

    American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
    Society of Gynecologic Oncology

    Research Overview

    Dr. Brackmann’s research interests include post-graduate medical education, surgical simulation and quality improvement. She has presented her work at local, regional and national meetings and published in the journals of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and BMC Cancer.

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    Patient Ratings

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    January 13, 2026 - "Dr. Brackmann is a humane and brilliant doctor. She has a wonderful way of explaining so many details of my [...], the possible treatment options and the overall prognosis. I feel really fortunate to have her for my doctor."

    January 13, 2026 - "Dr Brackmann is the BEST medical provider I have even had. She is so brilliant and thorough with her explanations and seems to know everything there is to know. If she is in doubt, she finds It on the spot and explains it in layman's terms. She is always reassuring that I am in good hands under her guidance. My husband sings her praises [...]"

    January 13, 2026 - "Dr. Brackmann was counseling me about an ongoing problem that I've wrestled with for over [...] years. For the first time, I felt the doctor was listening to me, showing respect for my concerns and not simply talking down to me. She gave me a lot of time to detail my experiences and feelings and she spent a lot of time answering my questions and explaining treatment options."

    December 14, 2025 - "Truly appreciated Dr. Brackmann's explanations and her concern as well as her taking the time before the appointment to learn about my previous medical conditions [...]. Very thankful that she accepted me as a patient."

    December 9, 2025 - "Dr. Brackmann is wonderful."

    November 30, 2025 - "I am not sure what I would do without Dr. Brackmann. She is so smart, she cares and thinks outside the box. I would be lost without her. She is absolutely incredible and wonderful."

    November 25, 2025 - "Dr. BRACKMANN is wonderful! She made me feel at ease in the midst of a very fearful part of my life. She was patient, humble, genuinely caring and honest. I felt so at ease and I know I'm in great care!!! I LOVE Dr. BRACKMANN, and I feel very fortunate to have her in my life!!!"

    November 25, 2025 - "Dr. Brackmann called me the following Saturday morning to say that all tests looked good and address questions related to surgery"

    September 23, 2025 - "Dr Brackmann is awesome, she's very good. I'm so glad I have her for my Dr."

    August 12, 2025 - "Dr. Brackmann and [...] were all amazing! [...] Dr. Brackmann and [...] both put me at ease. I requested only females during my exam, and he actually thanked me for advocating for myself. Now THAT is someone I am glad is in this field!! I felt so comfortable and in control of my care that I even revealed concerns I've never spoken about before, which has led to more answers about my health (that I had no idea they were connected)."

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