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Dr. Melanie Costa, MD

Dr. Melanie Costa, MD

Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Melanie Costa, MD is a dermatologist in Wexford, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Costa has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1990. She is affiliated with West Penn Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 203 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (203 reviews)

Forefront Dermatology - Wexford

1000 Stonewood Dr Ste 200 Wexford, PA 15090
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Costa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Costa

4.7

203 ratings, 141 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
6%
6%

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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Oct 27, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gail – Oct 07, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 23, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Fred Evans – Jul 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Timothy P Robison – Apr 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Margaret Hill – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Roseann Biscardo – Oct 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheila Morris – Apr 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Julie Vasalani – Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 03, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nicole – Feb 03, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Keeping your skin healthy with advanced, compassionate care.

biography

Dr. Melanie Costa was born in Anaheim, California and raised in Pittsburgh, Switzerland and England. She attended the University of Virginia where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. She continued her education...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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  • American Academy of Dermatology, Member

  • Pittsburgh Academy of Dermatology, Member

  • Allegheny County Medical Society, Member

  • American Medical Association, Member

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society, Member

Locations

Forefront Dermatology - Wexford

Forefront Dermatology - Wexford1000 Stonewood Dr Ste 200 Wexford, PA 15090
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Forefront Dermatology - Shadyside

Forefront Dermatology - Shadyside5750 Centre Ave Ste 500 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • West Penn Hospital

    4800 Friendship Ave
    Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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