Melinda Yushak, MD, MPH
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RoleMedical Oncology
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Specialty
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Practicing Since2015

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (260 ratings)
A board-certified medical oncologist, Melinda L. Yushak, MD, MPH, specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with melanoma, other cutaneous malignancies and sarcoma. Dr. Yushak joined the clinical staff at Winship Cancer Institute as a practicing physician in 2015. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Yushak received her Medical Degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. Prior to earning her doctorate, Dr. Yushak obtained her Master of Public Health degree from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in the Department of Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven.
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| Provider included you in decisions |
4.9 |
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03/27/2025 |
Words can't say how pleased I am |
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03/12/2025 |
Excellent! Just would like to see her more often. |
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02/27/2025 |
Dr. Yushak is the best! |
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02/26/2025 |
Dr. Yushak was very attentive to my concerns. She was thoughtful in an approach to changes to my regimen. I appreciate her knowledge and views. |
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02/05/2025 |
I love Dr. Yushak. I came to Emory at the suggestion of my oncologist in Austin TX because he had run out of treatment solutions and my cancer returned. Dr. Yushak treated me and so far I am cancer free again and have a new lease on life.In addition to her being a wonderful doctor who really knows her medicine, she has always treated me with care and compassion. I can't say enough good things about her. |
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02/01/2025 |
Dr. Yushak is AWESOME. She thoroughly reviews medical records and spends quality time with you, never rushed and is excellent at answering questions and providing options. She has always supported my decisions. |
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01/30/2025 |
Dr Yushak was terrific as always She took the time to address some questions about age related diagnoses that I really appreciate it. She is always kind and available for any questions. |
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01/08/2025 |
Dr. Yushak is terrific! I feel very comfortable in her care. Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. |
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12/18/2024 |
I have been seeing Dr. Yushak going on 7 years and she has always been kind, patient, personable yet professional, honest and thorough on top of highly knowledgeable and skilled. She epitomizes "...the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient" and I would highly recommend her for anyone with melanoma. |
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12/18/2024 |
Dr. Yushak was bright, informative, empathetic, and above all a great clinician |
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11/29/2024 |
Dr. Yushak is a phenomenal oncologist. She is personable and answers any and all of your questions. She never makes you feel rushed and genuinely cares about her patients. |
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11/27/2024 |
Dr. Yushak expedited hospitalization. I was in severe pain and needed immediate treatment |
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10/30/2024 |
Dr Yushak is superb. She always takes time to answer questions and share information. |
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10/23/2024 |
Good experience by Doctor . |
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10/19/2024 |
Dr. Yushak is the best! She has kept me alive for 4+ years! If she ever leaves Emory, I will too. She is my quarterback! |
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10/16/2024 |
Dr Yushak has been the most knowledgeable, empathetic, and caring Dr I've experienced. |
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09/27/2024 |
I never feel rushed during my appointments. She always takes her time and insures everything is answered. |
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09/08/2024 |
Dr Yushak was very nice |
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08/28/2024 |
Dr Yushak answered all my questions ! She is gracious and very patient. We are very happy to have been assigned to her care |
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08/04/2024 |
Dr. Yushak always takes time to listen and answer any questions. |
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08/03/2024 |
I am very confident and happy to be Dr. Yushak's care. |
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07/31/2024 |
Dr Yushak was very informative and compassionate. Her communication skills and knowledge are top notch! |
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07/31/2024 |
Dr. Yushak it's very compassionate, extremely capable, and a godsend |
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07/26/2024 |
Excellent |
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06/27/2024 |
Dr Yushak is the best |
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06/15/2024 |
Very informative and friendlyI did not feed hurried |
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05/16/2024 |
I wish everyone has the same ability to discuss all possible curing options as DR.YUSHAK |
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04/18/2024 |
Had a fabulous experience |
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04/17/2024 |
Dr. Yushak spends lots of time with you. She is calm, patient and very positive. She takes the time to listen and answers any questions. She is absolutely awesome!!! |
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04/03/2024 |
As usual she quickly gives me my results so I don't sit and stress. She is always patient and listens to my ramblings. |
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03/15/2024 |
Dr Y has great expertise, compassion, openness, direct, clear honest communication |
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02/29/2024 |
Dr Yushak covers all concerns throughly |
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02/28/2024 |
Dr.Yushak is very good and always provides good explanations . And HELP. She saved me thus far |
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02/14/2024 |
I actually prefer the zoom meeting! |
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02/02/2024 |
Good listener and referred me to a urologist |
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01/26/2024 |
Dr. Yushak is the best liver melanoma doctor. I am blessed to have her as my doctor. |
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01/19/2024 |
We cannot say enough about Dr Yushak providing us with information and arranging future appointments. She has been a real advocate and blessing. |
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01/18/2024 |
Dr. Yushak is a gift to Emory, she is very smart and engaged with a patient during the course of treatment. I was lucky enough to be included in her Melanoma Trial and will be eternally grateful for that opportunity. |
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12/06/2023 |
Dr Yushak is an incredible dr. So knowledgeable attentive and supportive. I'm so lucky to have her as my oncologist |
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11/24/2023 |
Dr. Yushak is always very professional and never makes you feel she's in a hurry to get to another patient. This is truly appreciated and I know she cares about my wellness. |
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11/10/2023 |
I am so thankful that Dr Yushak is my doctor. Knowledgeable, kind, ,always works to give me the best care, and explains everything to me. |
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11/08/2023 |
Excellent |
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11/01/2023 |
Very good experience |
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09/26/2023 |
I never feel rushed or hurried. |
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08/30/2023 |
The very best |
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08/10/2023 |
Dr Yushak is an outstanding doctor. |
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07/19/2023 |
Good |
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07/13/2023 |
The best care provider on Earth |
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07/12/2023 |
Dr. Yushak was fantastic! I've never had a doctor take the time to ask the questions she asked. She listened attentively, and had clearly reviewed my file before meeting with us. She was incredibly knowledgeable, considerate, and kind. 100/100 |
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07/07/2023 |
Dr. Yushak is very patient and gives me all the information and support regarding my metastatic melanoma. |
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07/01/2023 |
Dr Yushak is amazing! She took so much time with us to go over all of my result, discuss treatment options, and answer all questions. She is both kind and knowledgeable. |
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06/28/2023 |
Good |
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06/25/2023 |
Dr.Yushak is great. She's smart. She always has a thorough understanding of my current test results and always has recommendations If the scans reveal something noteworthy. She answers my questions. When I asked her where I could find more information about a particular issue, she made reference to a medical journal. She explained how to search for articles in that journal and that article in particular. She's the best. She listens quite well and she's smart as a whip! Few doctors exhibit both qualities as well as Dr. Yushak! |
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06/09/2023 |
Outstanding detail orientation. Compassionate. Caring. |
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06/06/2023 |
Dr. Yushak is a model for a physician-leader in today's healthcare. |
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05/11/2023 |
Doctor's question was if I had reviewed my test results on My Chart. I had and thought results looked good. Think better approach would have been for her to explain to me results then ask if I had any questions. Felt I was responsible for diagnosis. |