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Melissa McShane, MD
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Training Program
Specialties
- Breast Medical Oncology
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer
Distinctions
Treatment Philosophy
I am a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast cancer. I completed my fellowship here at Fox Chase and when it came time to decide where to begin my academic career, it was an easy decision to stay. Fox Chase provides what I believe to be an ideal environment for providing exceptional multidisciplinary cancer care. I was always drawn to a career in oncology for multiple reasons, but foremost was the unique patient-physician relationship. A cancer diagnosis is overwhelming and can often be difficult to navigate. I strive to journey alongside my patients helping them best navigate their cancer care while also focusing on their physical and mental needs. I want to help my patients feel supported in all aspects of their cancer care. Here at Fox Chase, I work side by side with surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and the palliative care team to provide each of my patients with a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs. I am able to provide my patients with both standard of care treatment as well as access to cutting edge treatments through clinical trial participation.
Clinical Locations
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Fox Chase Cancer Center333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 888-369-2427
Educational Background
- 2021 - Chief Hematology/Oncology Fellow, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia PA
- 2020 - Hematology/Oncology Fellow, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia PA
- 2017 - Internal Medicine Residency, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA
- 2014 - MD, Jefferson Medical College (Sidney Kimmel Medical College), cum laude, Philadelphia, PA
- 2010 - BS, Biology, summa cum laude, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
Honors & Awards
- 2024 - Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors
- 2020 - Chief Fellow, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Fox Chase Cancer Center
- 2016 - 3rd place in Abstract Competition, Virginia Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2014-2017 - Global Health Leadership Track
- 2014 - Arnold R Weitz MD Memorial Award in Hematology
- 2014 - Foerderer Award for International Study
Selected Publications
Kunk P, McShane M, Brown J, Macik BG, et al. Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Hypercoagulable States. Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis. 2017. PMID: 27632140
Hazard RH, Kagina P, Kitayimbwa R2, Male K, McShane M, et al. Effect of Empiric Anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis Therapy on Survival Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adults Admitted with Sepsis to a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2019. PMID: 31024977.
Patient comments
Dr.McShane is truly outstanding. Dr. McShane is so knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate. She has been so supportive throughout all my treatment and the complications I have experienced. I feel she has gotten to know me and genuinely cares about me and my health and has made such a profound and positive impact to me throughout my diagnosis and treatment. I am so grateful for her expertise, care, and concern.
Dr Mellissa is a wonderful doctor and a big asset to Fox Chase
Dr. McShane and her team are the best-- knowledgeable, extremely thorough, personable, very concerned. Completely on top of any potential problems with excellent follow up for any areas that she identifies that are concerned. She goes above and beyond to make sure that nothing is missed. She is excellent at providing important quality of life information regarding the illness as well as medical. I cannot recommend her and the Fox Chase team enough.
I like Dr. McShane a lot. She's very kind and caring. She's far away from me which isn't easy, but I'll stick with her.
I have a few appointments during the year with various doctors at Fox Chase. All the doctors and staff are so genuinely concerned and helpful and caring