The 20 Best Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus Doctors Near Me in Tacoma, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    5225 Cirque Dr W, 
    University Place, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hirota is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Hirota is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, and Pompholyx Eczema.

    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Harbor Dermatology PLLC

    7901 Skansie Ave Ste 200, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Nelson is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Pace Dermatology Associates

    1901 S Union Avenue, # B3003, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Pace is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, and Rosacea. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    1802 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Pace is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Rosacea, Atopic Dermatitis, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    5225 Cirque Dr W, 
    University Place, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Hardaway is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Hardaway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Trichoepithelioma, Syringoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Western Washington Endoscopy Centers LLC

    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Sullivan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Sunburn, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus

    Office

    34616 11th Pl S Ste 5, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henriette Schwab is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Schwab is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Atopic Dermatitis.

    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Advanced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    4907 Point Fosdick Dr # E700, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Wenner is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Wenner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Nurse Practitioner

    Doris A Page M.D.

    1901 S Union Ave Ste B3003, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shelley Velickoff is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Velickoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Warts, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    4707 S 19th St Ste 130, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Ladenburg is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Ladenburg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Psoriasis, and Plaque Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    5901 Steilacoom Blvd Sw, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jigar Patel is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Western Washington Endoscopy Centers LLC

    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Findlay is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Findlay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Extramammary Paget Disease, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Syringoma.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Western Washington Endoscopy Centers LLC

    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    June Kim is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Pustules, and Sunburn.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Cascade Eye & Skin Centers PC

    1703 S Meridian Ste 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Jarvis is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Jarvis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Epidermoid Cyst, Plaque Psoriasis, and Psoriasis.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Office

    5225 Cirque Dr W Ste 200, 
    University Place, WA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Mooney is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Mooney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Pustules, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Office

    929 E Main Ste 210, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Vaughan is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Contact Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Comedones.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology

    Eric O Rasmussen

    4700 Point Fosdick Dr Ste 219, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Mclain is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Mclain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. His clinical expertise encompasses Epidermoid Cyst, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Meeker is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Meeker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Dermatology
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Newman is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Newman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    Experienced in Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    Puyallup, WA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Rasmussen is a Dermatologist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Mr. Rasmussen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus?

    Giant congenital melanocytic nevus is a skin condition characterized by an abnormally dark, noncancerous skin patch (nevus) that is composed of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It is present from birth (congenital) or is noticeable soon after birth. The nevus may be small in infants, but it will usually grow at the same rate the body grows and will eventually be at least 40 cm (15.75 inches) across. The nevus can appear anywhere on the body, but it is more often found on the trunk or limbs. The color ranges from tan to black and can become darker or lighter over time. The surface of a nevus can be flat, rough, raised, thickened, or bumpy; the surface can vary in different regions of the nevus, and it can change over time. The skin of the nevus is often dry and prone to irritation and itching (dermatitis). Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) can occur within the nevus. There is often less fat tissue under the skin of the nevus; the skin may appear thinner there than over other areas of the body.

    When should I see a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor near Tacoma, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctors near Tacoma, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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