Melanie E Tawfik, MD| Dermatology | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Acne
- Eczema
- Hair Diseases
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Examination
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Wart Removal
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormalities Of The Skin
- Acne
- Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Ainhum
- Albinism
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Anal Condyloma
- Anal Warts
- Angioma
- Angiosarcoma
- Angular Cheilitis
- Anhidrosis
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Atrophie Blanche
- Atypical Mole
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Becker Melanosis
- Bedbugs
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of The Lip
- Birthmark
- Blau Syndrome
- Blister
- Blistering Disorder
- Boil
- Brittle Nails
- Bruising
- Bullous Disease
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns
- Cafe Au Lait Spots
- Calcinosis Cutis
- Candidiasis
- Carbuncle
- Cellulite
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of The Buttock
- Cellulitis Of The Leg
- Cellulitis Of The Neck
- Cherry Angioma
- Cold Sore
- Condyloma Lata
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Congenital Dermal Melanocytosis
- Congenital Herpes
- Congenital Nevi
- Contact And Allergic Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cradle Cap
- Crows Feet
- Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Candidiasis
- Cutaneous Horn
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
- Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Cutis Aplasia
- Cutis Laxa
- Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita
- Dandruff
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
- Dermatographism
- Dermatomycoses
- Dermatomyositis
- Dermatophytosis
- Dermoid Cyst
- Diaper Rash
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Scalp
- Dyschromia
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyskeratosis Congenita
- Dyskeratosis Follicularis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Ear Dermatitis
- Ectodermal Dysplasias
- Eczema
- Edema Of Eyelid
- Epidermal Nevi
- Epidermoid Cysts
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erythema
- Erythema Ab Igne
- Erythema Marginatum
- Erythema Migrans
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythroderma
- Erythromelalgia
- Eyelid Cancer
- Facial Aging
- Female Alopecia
- First Degree Burns
- Folliculitis
- Freckles
- Frown Lines
- Furrowed Tongue
- Furuncle
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Geographic Tongue
- Glomangioma
- Glomus Tumor
- Graft Versus Host Disease
- Granuloma Annulare
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Growth On Head
- Growth On Neck
- Hair Diseases
- Hairy Tongue
- Hand Dermatitis
- Head Cyst
- Head Papilloma
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes
- Herpes Simplex Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hirsutism
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hyperpigmentation
- Hyperpigmentation Of Eyelids
- Hypertrichosis
- Hypertrichosis Of The Eyelid
- Hypohidrosis
- Hypopigmentation
- Hypotrichosis Of Eyelid
- Ichthyosis
- Iga Vasculitis
- Impetigo
- Impetigo Herpetiformis
- Inclusion Cyst
- Incontinentia Pigmenti
- Infantile Hemangioma
- Inflammation Of The Eyelid
- Ingrown Hair
- Intertrigo
- Itchy Ear
- Kawasaki Disease
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratoacanthoma
- Keratoderma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Kerion
- Lentigo
- Leukoplakia
- Lice
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lichen Sclerosus Of The Penis
- Lichen Sclerosus Of The Vulva
- Lichen Simplex
- Linear Iga Bullous Disease
- Lip Disease
- Lipomas
- Livedo Reticularis
- Livedoid Vasculopathy
- Liver Spots
- Localized Scleroderma
- Lupus Panniculitis
- Lymphangioma
- Malassezia Furfur
- Male Pattern Baldness
- Mastocytosis
- Melanoma
- Melanoma Of The Eyelid
- Melanoma On Finger
- Melanoma On Hand
- Melasma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Metastatic Melanoma
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Mongolian Spot
- Mouth Ulcer
- Mucinosis
- Mucklewells Syndrome
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disease
- Neck Papilloma
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Neurofibroma
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2
- Nevus
- Nevus Flammeus
- Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Ocular Dermatitis
- Ocular Eczema
- Ocular Rosacea
- Onychomycosis
- Panniculitis
- Papa Syndrome
- Papules
- Parapsoriasis
- Paronychia
- Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Periorbital Cellulitis
- Pernio
- Petechiae
- Photodamage
- Photosensitivity
- Pickers Nodule
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Pigmented Lesions
- Pilar Cyst
- Pityriasis
- Plantar Wart
- Poikiloderma
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polymorphous Light Eruption
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Port Wine Stain
- Pre Cancers Of The Skin
- Pressure Ulcer
- Protoporphyria
- Prurigo
- Prurigo Nodularis
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (PUPP)
- Pruritus
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Psoriasis
- Pubic Lice
- Purpura
- Pustule
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pyogenic Granuloma
- Rash
- Ridged Nails
- Rosacea
- Salmon Patches
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin
- Scar On Neck
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Eczema
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sebum
- Sensitive Skin
- Sezary Syndrome
- Skin Aging
- Skin Bullae
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Changes
- Skin Disease
- Skin Pigmentation
- Skin Spots
- Skin Tag
- Skin Ulcer
- Sneddon Wilkinson
- Solar Dermatitis
- Spider Veins
- Squamous Carcinoma In Situ
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of Skin Of Lip
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Striae
- Striae Gravidarum
- Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
- Sunburn
- Sunspots
- Sweat Gland Carcinoma
- Sweet Syndrome
- Telangiectasia
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Blanca
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Manus
- Tinea Nigra
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Trachonychia
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Unwanted Hair
- Urticaria
- Vascular Birthmarks
- Viral Exanthem
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Wrinkles
- Xanthoma
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Actinotherapy
- Biologic Therapy For Skin Diseases
- Biopsy Of External Ear
- Biopsy Of Eyelid
- Biopsy Of Lip
- Biopsy Of Nail
- Blue Light Laser
- Body Piercing
- Chemical Skin Peel
- Chemodenervation Eccrine Glands
- Cosmetic Botox
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Cryotherapy For Skin Lesions
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatologic Immunopathology
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Dermoscopy
- Destruction Of Benign Skin Lesions
- Destruction Of Premalignant Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery For Skin Lesions
- Excision Of Benign Lesions
- Excision Of Malignant Lesions
- Flaps Repair Of Wounds
- Graft Repair Of Wounds
- Incision And Drainage
- Isotretinoin
- Juvederm
- Laser Dermatology
- Laser Treatment Of Skin
- Liposuction
- Melanoma Surgery
- Microdermabrasion
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Check
- Mole Examination
- Mole Mapping
- Patch Tests
- Photodynamic Laser Therapy
- Phototherapy
- Psoralen Ultraviolet A Therapy
- Psoriasis Laser Treatment
- Pulsed Dye Laser
- Rejuvenation
- Restylane
- Sclerotherapy For Spider Veins
- Sebaceous Cyst Removal
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Chemosurgery
- Skin Examination
- Skin Fillers
- Skin Resurfacing And Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag Removal
- Tattoo Removal
- Tetracycline Prescribing
- Ultraviolet Therapy
- Wart Removal
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select (aka Senior Advantage)
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Medicare Fee for Service
- CFBCBS EPO
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- First Health PPO
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- CIGNA EPO
- FIRST HEALTH
- Choice Fund PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Open EPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Network OA
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Open POS II
- Tricare Prime
- Opoen HMO Option
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- PPO and PPO Plus
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- Innovation Health: POS
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- POS OA & OA Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Open HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- BlueChoice Open Access
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
Residency Program: Loma Linda University Medical Center (2022)
Residency Program: Loma Linda University Medical Center (2019)
Medical School: Duke University Medical Center (2017)