Melanie S. Hecker, MD, MBA

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Dr. Hecker possesses expertise in addressing hair loss, nail disorders, and performing dermatologic surgeries. She is particularly renowned for her proficiency in treating Skin of Color, necessitating a specialized approach to dermatological care.

After obtaining a Master of Business Administration Degree, Dr. Hecker pursued her medical education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Subsequently, she completed an internship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, followed by a residency in dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

During her tenure as an Attending at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York, Dr. Hecker held various leadership roles including Dermatology Clinic Chief, Director of the Clinical Research Unit, and served as the department’s expert on nail dermatology.

In addition to being an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dr. Hecker is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ABD is a voluntary, non-profit, private, autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and maintaining high standards of training, education, and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology. 

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