Dr. Melissa Costner, MD
Dermatology |
Female |
Age 50
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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.
North Dallas Dermatology Assoc
8144 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 1300
Dallas, TX 75231
Dr. Melissa Costner, MD
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Care Philosophy
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....Read More
Dr. Costner's Experience
Dr. Costner's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
- Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
- Specializes in Dermatology
- Board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology
- No malpractice claims found
- No sanctions found
- No board actions found
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Specialties
- Dermatology
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Board Certifications
- DermatologyAccredited by: American Board of Dermatology*
- DermatopathologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
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Conditions Treated
- Acne
- Actinic Keratosis
- Allergic Reaction
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Tumor
- Boil
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatological Disorders
- Dermatomyositis
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Fungal Infections
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Impetigo
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Skin
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Lichen Planus
- Melanoma
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Pemphigoid
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Discoloration
- Skin Diseases
- Skin Disorders
- Skin Infections
- Skin Lesion
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Tinea Versicolor
- Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Warts
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Procedures
- Biopsy
- Botox® Injection
- Captique™ Injection
- Collagen Injection
- Dermatology Procedure
- Destruction of Benign 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's Reviews
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Patient Comments (1)
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San Antonio, TX | Sep 21, 2017
Dr. Costner is in incredibly knowledgeable. She is very experienced in her field and takes the time to share her knowledge. I feel like I am in exceptional care every time I visit her.
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