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Dr. Melanie Kingsley, MD

Concierge Dermatology physician, Carmel, IN

MK Dermatology

Dr. Kingsley is a fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologist who focuses on both medical and cosmetic dermatology at MK Dermatology.

12174 North Meridian St, Suite 210, Carmel, IN 46032
At a glance
Practice model
Direct care, no membership fee
Board certification
Board-certified dermatologist
Academic role
Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine

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About Dr. Kingsley

Dr. Kingsley is a fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologist. She earned her medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her internship and dermatology residency there, where she served as chief resident. She completed a laser, cosmetic and dermatologic surgery fellowship at SkinCare Physicians in Boston.

She is an Adjunct Professor of Dermatology at Indiana University School of Medicine and is actively involved in teaching dermatology residents and medical students. She founded the IU Dermatology Cosmetic Center in 2010 and built the clinic through 2023. She opened her own practice, MK Dermatology.

Dr. Kingsley focuses her practice on both medical and cosmetic dermatology. She specializes in injectables such as botulinum toxins and fillers. She also performs VASER liposuction and other fat and cellulite reduction procedures.

She emphasizes patient education and builds a treatment plan that fits each patient.

Membership and fees

MK Dermatology is a direct care dermatology practice with no membership fee.

Without biopsies or liquid nitrogen, a focused exam is $175 for new patients and $125 for established patients, and a comprehensive exam is $225 for new patients and $175 for established patients, with a $50 flat fee if biopsies or liquid nitrogen are used.

A focused follow-up is $125 and an extensive follow-up is $175.

Services

Medical dermatology Cosmetic dermatology Botulinum toxin injections Fillers Laser procedures VASER liposuction Fat and cellulite reduction
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD
College
Indiana University, Bloomington
Medical school
Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Laser, cosmetic and dermatologic surgery, SkinCare Physicians, Boston
Board certification
Board-certified dermatologist
Professional memberships
American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Women's Dermatology Society
License
Indiana
Board actions
Good standing (checked Nov 2026) None on record Verify with the Indiana Medical Licensing Board
NPI
1851550750

Hospital and practice affiliations

Adjunct Professor of Dermatology, Indiana University School of Medicine
Chief resident during her dermatology residency

Location

12174 North Meridian St, Suite 210, Carmel, IN 46032
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Recognition and research

Awards

Francour Award for Outstanding Dermatology Resident of the year
Named a Top Doc for three years in a row

Publications

"Review of Delayed Reactions to 15 Hyaluronic Acid Fillers", Dermatologic Surgery (2022), co-author
"Chemical Peels", chapter in Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, Fourth Edition (March 2020), co-author
"Injectable Dermal and Subcutaneous Fillers", chapter in Comprehensive Dermatologic Drug Therapy, Fourth Edition (March 2020), co-author

Teaching and research roles

Actively involved in teaching dermatology residents and medical students
Has presented at local and national professional meetings and participated in research trials for innovative laser devices

Media and books

Shared sunscreen selection advice with CBS4

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Questions patients ask

Does Dr. Kingsley take insurance, or offer a membership?

MK Dermatology is a direct care dermatology practice with no membership fee. Patients may self-submit to insurance for reimbursement using codes the office provides.

How much does a visit at MK Dermatology cost?

Without biopsies or liquid nitrogen, a focused exam is $175 for new patients and $125 for established patients, and a comprehensive exam is $225 for new patients and $175 for established patients. A $50 flat fee applies to those exams if biopsies or liquid nitrogen are used. A focused follow-up is $125 and an extensive follow-up is $175.

Is Dr. Kingsley board certified?

Dr. Kingsley is a fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologist.

Where did Dr. Kingsley train?

She earned her medical degree and completed her internship and dermatology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed a laser, cosmetic and dermatologic surgery fellowship at SkinCare Physicians in Boston.

Does Dr. Kingsley offer injectables and laser treatments?

She specializes in injectables such as botulinum toxins and fillers. She also performs laser procedures for wrinkles, skin tightening, scars, redness, blood vessels, brown spots and resurfacing.

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