Dr. Melissa Costner, MD is a dermatologist in Dallas, TX and has been practicing for 20 years. She graduated from University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston in 1993 and specializes in dermatology.Read her story
North Dallas Dermatology Associates, Dallas, TX
8144 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 1300
Dallas, TX 75231
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Lichen Planus
very high
more than 98% of peers
Skin Infections
very high
more than 98% of peers
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
very high
more than 97% of peers
Dr. Costner's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Dr. Costner's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Costner "Dr. Melissa I. Costner is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist who is internationally recognized as an expert in the field of rheumatic skin disease. She has written many articles and book chapters and has given numerous presentations on this topic at conferences around the world. She has also conducted clinical research in lupus and dermatomyositis and is published in the major dermatology journals and textbooks. Dr. Costner graduated magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas in 1987. She received her doctorate in medicine from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1993 where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at the same institution and completed a residency in Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. During her residency, she served as chief resident. She also completed a fellowship in Dermatopathology at UT Southwestern. She was selected by D Magazine as one of the "Best Doctors in Dallas" for the last 11 consecutive years."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Costner "My specialty is skin signs of internal illness, and because of this, I value that the skin can be a window to what is going on internally. I find that patient's have great instincts about their health and a careful dialogue about their observations regarding their skin disease leads to more accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Skin disease can be painful, both physically and emotionally, and it is my goal to work together with my patients in order to alleviate this pain."
1 Specialties
- Dermatology
2 Board Certifications
- DermatologyAccredited by: American Board of Dermatology*
- DermatopathologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
44 Conditions Treated
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Tumor
- Boil
- Cancer
- Canker Sore
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Skin
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Hair Loss
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Impetigo
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lichen Planus
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Infections
- Skin Lesion
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
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25 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Biopsy
- Botox® Injection
- Captique™ Injection
- Collagen Injection
- Dermatology Procedure
- Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
- Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
- Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Skin Cancer
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Hair Removal
- Hylaform Injection
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Restylane® Injections
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Resurfacing
- Skin Screenings
- Skin Surgery
- Venous Sclerotherapy
- Wart Removal
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of St. ThomasUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At HoustonMedical School | Graduated 1993
- University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At HoustonInternship Hospital | Completed 1994
- UT SouthwesternResidency Hospital | Completed 1997
- UT SouthwesternFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Costner has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Costner accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
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