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Melinda S. Schaller, M.D.

  1. Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Schaller is a Vascular Surgeon with a special interest in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, and surgical treatment of the aorta and its branches. Her clinical focus includes:

Expertise in open and endovascular treatment of lower extremity arterial disease

Management of symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid artery disease, including open and endovascular treatment strategies

Open and endovascular repair of the aorta and its branches, including aneurysms and atherosclerotic disease

Dr. Schaller prides herself on discussing complex issues in an easy-to-understand way, focusing on each patient's goals and desires when developing a treatment plan.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Schaller is actively involved in research, education, and mentorship.

  1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
  2. Aneurysm
  3. Aortic aneurysm
  4. Aortic disorder
  5. Aortic dissection
  6. Aortic ulcer
  7. Aortoenteric fistula
  8. Aortoiliac disease
  9. Arterial aneurysm
  10. Arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis
  11. Arteriovenous fistula
  12. Carotid artery disease
  13. Carotid artery dissection
  14. Carotid body tumor
  15. Carotid dissection
  16. Celiac artery aneurysm
  17. Celiac artery dissection
  18. Central vein stenosis
  19. Cerebrovascular disease
  20. Claudication
  21. Critical limb ischemia
  22. Deep vein thrombosis
  23. Dysphagia lusoria
  24. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  25. Fibromuscular dysplasia
  26. Intestinal ischemia
  27. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
  28. Kommerell diverticulum
  29. Lymphedema
  30. Median arcuate ligament syndrome
  31. Mesenteric ischemia
  32. Mesenteric occlusion
  33. Midaortic syndrome
  34. Nutcracker syndrome
  35. Peripheral artery disease
  36. Popliteal artery aneurysm
  37. Pseudoaneurysm
  38. Renal artery aneurysm
  39. Renal artery stenosis
  40. SMA aneurysm
  41. SMA dissection
  42. Stroke
  43. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
  44. Thoracic outlet syndrome
  45. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
  46. Transient ischemic attack
  47. Varicose vein
  48. Vascular anomaly
  49. Vascular graft infection
  50. Vascular malformation
  51. Venous aneurysm
  52. Venous disorder
  53. Venous insufficiency
  54. Venous malformation
  55. Venous thrombosis
  56. Venous ulcer
  1. Aneurysm surgery
  2. Angiogram
  3. Angioplasty
  4. Aortic aneurysm repair
  5. Aortobifemoral bypass
  6. Aortocaval fistula repair
  7. Aortoenteric fistula repair
  8. Arterial bypass surgery
  9. Arteriovenous fistula surgery
  10. Arteriovenous malformation surgery
  11. Atherectomy
  12. Axillobifemoral bypass
  13. Carotid angiogram
  14. Carotid angioplasty and stenting
  15. Carotid artery aneurysm repair
  16. Carotid artery reconstruction
  17. Carotid endarterectomy
  18. Carotid-carotid bypass
  19. Carotid-subclavian bypass
  20. CT angiogram
  21. Endovascular aneurysm repair
  22. Endovascular reconstruction
  23. Endovascular treatment
  24. Femoral endarterectomy
  25. Femoral stenting
  26. Femoral-popliteal bypass
  27. Femoral-tibial bypass
  28. Fenestrated/branched aortic repair
  29. Fistulogram
  30. HeRO hemodialysis access graft implantation
  31. Iliac branch endoprosthesis implantation
  32. IVC filter removal
  33. Mesenteric artery bypass
  34. Peripheral arterial aneurysm repair
  35. Peripheral vessel stenting
  36. Popliteal stenting
  37. Popliteal-pedal bypass
  38. Pseudoaneurysm repair
  39. Radiofrequency ablation
  40. Renal artery angioplasty
  41. Renal artery bypass
  42. Renal artery endarterectomy
  43. Renal artery stenting
  44. Thoracic aortic aneurysm surgery
  45. Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair
  46. Thoracic outlet decompression
  47. Thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgery
  48. Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
  49. Thoracofemoral bypass
  50. Thrombectomy
  51. Thrombolysis
  52. Tibial angioplasty
  53. Transcarotid artery revascularization
  54. Upper extremity bypass
  55. Vein removal
  1. 2021
    Fellow - Vascular Surgery FellowBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  2. 2019
    Chief Resident - General Surgery Chief ResidentUniversity of California San Francisco
  3. 2018
    Resident - General Surgery ResidentUniversity of California San Francisco
  4. 2013
    Internship and Junior Residency - General Surgery InternUniversity of California San Francisco
  5. 2012
    MDWayne State University School of Medicine
  6. 2007
    BA - cum laude, Major: Chemistry and Minor: BiologyKalamazoo College
  7. 2006
    Undergraduate Studies - Study Abroad Experience - Budapest Semester in Cognitive ScienceEotvos Lorand University

Certifications

  1. 2022
    Vascular SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2019
    Lawrence W. Way Critical Thinking AwardLawrence W. Way
  2. 2016
    University of California San Francisco Resident Research Symposium AwardUniversity of California San Francisco
  3. 2012
    Robert J. Sokol, MD Medical Alumni Association Endowed PrizeRobert J. Sokol, MD
  4. 2012
    Dean's Distinguished Medical Student Service AwardWayne State University School of Medicine
  5. 2012
    Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement CitationWayne State University School of Medicine
  6. 2011
    Liaison Committee on Medical EducationWayne State University School of Medicine
  7. 2010
    Alpha Omega Alpha Honor SocietyKalamazoo College
  8. 2007
    Teacher of the YearKaplan Test Prep and Admissions

Professional memberships

  1. 2025 - present
    Physician LiaisonDivision of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery
  2. 2024 - present
    MemberSociety for Vascular Surgery
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberHoward C. Naffziger Surgical Society
  4. 2022 - present
    MemberVascular and Endovascular Surgery Society

Publications