Missale Mesfin, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Board-Certified Dermatologist
Board-Certified Mohs Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon

4.9 /5

157 reviews

Missale Mesfin, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Dr. Missale Mesfin is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon based in Vienna, VA with over 10 years of experience practicing both medical and cosmetic dermatology as well as performing Mohs skin cancer procedures. She completed her residency and fellowship training at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and is a leading provider of dermatologic care in the Virginia region, having been named a Top Doctor by Northern Virginia Magazine nearly every year since 2014 (2014 – 2017, 2019-2020, 2022-2023). In addition to specializing in Mohs skin cancer surgery, Dr. Mesfin also provides a variety of cosmetic treatments including Botox injections, dermal filler injections, laser treatments and sclerotherapy. Dr. Mesfin also serves as Forefront’s Physician Director of Diversity and Inclusion.

Vienna

8301 Old Courthouse Road

Vienna, Virginia 22182

Tel:(703) 442-0301

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Dermatology is an exciting field of medicine because we are able to treat the areas that patients can see. It is so fulfilling to see the progress that is made and to experience a patient's satisfaction with their results.

- Missale Mesfin, MD

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Very informative, expert care, very kind. Thorough; continued follow-up visits until wound was almost healed. Have had more than 1 surgery with Dr. Mesfin, and will continue if I need more. She & all staff very pleasant, explain all, professional in all ways.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Relaxing setting & pleasant staff made me feel calmer about the surgical procedure. Dr. Meafun has wonderful “bedside manner” meaning she is warm, answers questions, explains everything, & is very reassuring. I would definitely have her take care of my skin surgery needs in the future.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

They seem to know what they’re doing

Google • Forefront Dermatology

She was great. Friendly,personable,professional. I could go on and on . Let’s just say tha on a scale of 1-10 she’s a 20

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Mesfin and her staff were very professional and helpful. They carefully explained the procedure and made it stressless as possible. Everyone was very kind and empathetic. Highly recommend this practice!

Google • Forefront Dermatology

This office is competent and friendly. A great combination doe a dermatology office. They explain things well and took care of me while I was there. It was all good.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr. Mesfin did my basal cell carcinoma mohs surgery. Throughout all the follow-ups and even when I'm in the office for a standard dermatology appointment, she and her staff are always kind and welcoming. While I hope to not require future mohs surgeries, she is who I would seek for treatment.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Excellent patient care

Google • Forefront Dermatology

Dr Mestin and Maire were great. Communication was very clear, step by step.

Google • Forefront Dermatology

I can’t say enough how well I was treated by Dr. Missale Mesfin and MA Joanna Sanker-Singh during the recent removal of a skin cancer growth I had on my leg. They explained everything they were doing prior to surgery, during surgery, and afterwards. They also followed up a day after my surgery to determine if I had any complications. All I can is you’re the best in your specialty. Thank you very much.

Education

Undergraduate Degree:

BS, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Medical School:

MD, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Dermatology Residency:

MD, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Procedural Dermatology / Mohs Fellowship:

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

Certificates

Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery
Fellow of the American Board of Dermatology

Professional Memberships

American College of Mohs Surgery
American Academy of Dermatology

Achievements

Top Doctors of Northern Virginia - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Arthur Curtis, MD Scholarship in Dermatology
Coleman Ross Scholarship Recipient

Publications

“Mohs surgery in the treatment of skin cancer.” St. Vincent Health System, Continuing medical education. Erie, Pennyslvania, August 2013.

“Non surgical treatments for basal cell carcinoma.” Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome Life Support Network, Regional conference. Burton, Ohio, October 2012.

“Reconstruction options in Mohs surgery.” Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome Life Support Network, Regional conference. Burton, Ohio, October 2011.

“Clinical Cases in Pediatric Dermatology.” Ethiopian Pediatric Society. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, March 2011.

“Dermatology of Pigmented Skin.” University of Michigan Medical School. Ann Arbor, Michigan, December 2008 and 2009.

“Aging skin.” Housing Bureau for Seniors. Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2009.

*Age Restriction

For patients scheduling who are under 18 years of age (19 in Alabama) please make sure you have permission from your parent or legal guardian to schedule this appointment. Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you on your initial visit and on certain subsequent visits to provide appropriate informed consent.