Marlana Orloff Dacey, MD

Alexander & Johnston Family Endowed Clinical Director in Uveal Melanoma
Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Marlena Orloff, MD

Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street
14th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email Marlana Orloff Dacey

215-955-8874

Alexander & Johnston Family Endowed Clinical Director in Uveal Melanoma
Assistant Professor

RESEARCH & CLINICAL INTEREST

Dr. Orloff specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rare melanomas, including uveal, conjunctival, and mucosal melanoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses both primary and advanced stages of these malignancies. She collaborates closely with the multidisciplinary team at Wills Eye Hospital to manage hundreds of patients with primary and metastatic ocular melanoma. 

Her research interests are centered on investigating the epidemiology of uveal melanoma and discovering novel therapies for melanoma. Dr. Orloff is actively involved in clinical trials evaluating new treatments for various types of melanoma, aiming to improve patient outcomes. 

As a member of the Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence (MRIE) at Jefferson, Dr. Orloff contributes to advancing treatment strategies for melanoma. The MRIE program integrates innovative scientists with clinicians to convert discoveries into clinical innovations rapidly, ensuring patients have access to next-generation therapies for these complex cancers

Education

Medical School

Penn State College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA - 2009

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Most Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology