Dr. Marissa Milchak , MD
Dermatologic Surgery,
General Dermatology
Medical Expertise of Dr. Marissa Milchak , MD
Dr. Milchak specializes in complex medical dermatology, dermatologic conditions in skin of color, and surgical/cosmetic dermatology.
About Dr. Marissa Milchak , MD
Dr. Milchak is a board-certified dermatologist who practices general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology.
Outside of dermatology, Dr. Milchak enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family and fiancé. Her favorite hobby is running- she proudly completed the Richmond Marathon and hopes to train for another. Dr. Milchak is excited to serve patients in her home state of Pennsylvania.
Patient Education Resources
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It affects about 2-3% of the population. People with psoriasis are at an increased risk of developing a form of arthri...
Here are some basic acne skin care tips that may help to reduce the appearance and severity of acne:Cleanse your skin gently: Use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser to wash your face twice a day. Avoid usi...
The treatment for severe atopic dermatitis will depend on the individual case, but it may include a combination of the following:Topical corticosteroids: Topical corticosteroids can be used to reduce ...
There are several medications that can be used to treat acne, including:Topical retinoids (e.g. tretinoin, adapalene)Topical antibiotics (e.g. clindamycin, erythromycin)Topical benzoyl peroxideOral an...
Education & Training
Dr. Milchak completed her dermatology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA., where she served as chief resident in her final year.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Milchak has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented at regional/national meetings. Volunteerism has always been important to Dr. Milchak, as evidenced by her involvement in the American Academy of Dermatology’s Camp Discovery.
Dr. Milchak grew up outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her undergraduate studies at Washington & Jefferson College where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in chemistry and minor in mathematics. She then attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine, where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society and was awarded the Ruth S. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship.
Professional Affiliations
Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology
Welcome to Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology
We are here to provide you with the best dermatology and cosmetic surgery service available. Our goal is to WOW you with every aspect of your skin care.
We will treat you as if you were part of our own family. We take the time to listen to you, to inform you about your options, and to make sure you truly get the best results possible.
Our experience, long appointment time, state of the art facility and breadth of laser technologies enable you to benefit from a level of service that is unparalleled in the Philadelphia and Mainline area.