Melanie Buckley is a Certified Physician Assistant who has specialized in the practice of dermatology for the past 9 years.

Born and raised in Northern California Melanie obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo, and her Physician Assistant degree from the University of California, Davis, where she graduated Valedictorian of her class. After graduation Melanie relocated to the Carson-Tahoe area in order to participate in the year-round outdoor activities.

Melanie enjoys the challenges of the ever evolving field of dermatology. She is an expert in medical and cosmetic dermatology including skin cancer diagnosis and treatment as well as in the diagnosing and treatment of the plethora of other dermatology conditions.  A top priority for Melanie is to establish a trusting relationship with each of her patients by taking the time necessary to address all of their concerns while providing the very best medical advice and treatment available.

She and her beloved husband Bobby are avid skiers and snowboarders and when not on the snow they enjoy hiking, rafting and swimming in Lake Tahoe with Mackie and Zen, their cherished four legged family members.