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.
Titles & Roles
Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
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Dr Yushak has been guiding me through my many melanoma challenges since 2017. I am so grateful for her expertise, kindness, and for always working to provide me with the best medical help available.
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04/03/2025
Dr Melinda Yushak has been my doctor since entering a clinical trial at Winship 8 years ago. I am forever grateful for her knowlege, expertise, caring about me as a patient, and providing me with the best practice/treatment possible.
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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.