The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Penn Endocrine And Oncologic Surgery Perelman 3rd Floor

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    215-614-1963
    Languages Spoken:
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    Giorgos Karakousis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karakousis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karakousis is board certified in Surgery, 2008. Dr. Karakousis is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma

    Dr. David F. Mcdermott
    Internal Medicine | Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma

    Dr. David F. Mcdermott
    Internal Medicine | Oncology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
    617-667-2100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    David Mcdermott is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Melanoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Mcdermott is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    516-734-8900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Carvajal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

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    Elite in Melanoma
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    222 E 41st St Fl 16, 
    New York, NY 
    212-263-5015
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mario Lacouture is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Lacouture is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Hartsfield Syndrome, Alopecia Areata, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer
    Hematology | Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Dr. Sigrun Hallmeyer
    Hematology | Oncology
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    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    847-268-8200
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Russian
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    Sigrun Hallmeyer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hallmeyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Hallmeyer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Paris, FR 

    Martine Bagot practices practicing medicine in Paris, France. Ms. Bagot is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, Sezary Syndrome, Mycosis Fungoides, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Zurich, ZH, CH 

    Reinhard Dummer practices practicing medicine in Zurich, Switzerland. Mr. Dummer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), and T-Cell Lymphoma.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Cracow Branch, 
    Krakow, MA, PL 

    Piotr Rutkowski practices practicing medicine in Krakow, Poland. Mr. Rutkowski is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Nantes, FR 

    Brigitte Dreno practices practicing medicine in Nantes, France. Ms. Dreno is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Melanoma, Comedones, Melasma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    310-794-4955
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bartosz Chmielowski is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chmielowski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vulvectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Melanoma

    Dr. Funda Meric
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma

    Dr. Funda Meric
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
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    MD Anderson

    2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Univ Of Tx M D Ande Life Sciences Plaza, 
    Houston, TX 
    713-592-5433
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Funda Meric is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Meric is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Breast Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center-Duarte

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    888-304-3959
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lee Cranmer is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Cranmer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Ctr

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 21-100, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-0990
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Sosman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sosman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    713-792-6161
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Hong is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Hong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Gustave Roussy

    Villejuif, FR 

    David Planchard practices practicing medicine in Villejuif, France. Mr. Planchard is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Essen, NW, DE 

    Dirk Schadendorf practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Schadendorf is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Toulouse, FR 

    Julien Mazieres practices practicing medicine in Toulouse, France. Mr. Mazieres is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    Heidelberg, BW, DE 

    Jessica Hassel practices practicing medicine in Heidelberg, Germany. Ms. Hassel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

    Elite in Melanoma

    Dr. Jonathan Zager
    General Surgery
    Elite in Melanoma

    Dr. Jonathan Zager
    General Surgery
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    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    813-566-0889
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Zager is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Zager is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Zager is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
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    40 Rocklands Rd, 
    Wollstonecraft, NSW, AU 

    Richard Scolyer practices practicing medicine in Wollstonecraft, Australia. Mr. Scolyer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melasma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Lymphadenectomy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Melanoma?

    Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and develops in cells (melanocytes) that make the pigment (melanin) for skin color.  Melanoma is characterized by an irregularly-shaped skin growth that can be a variety of colors, such as white, pink, red, brown, black, or blue, can develop from an existing mole that becomes cancerous, or can appear as a separate skin growth.  There are three subtypes of melanoma: 1) acral lentiginous melanoma, 2) juvenile melanoma, and 3) malignant lentigo melanoma. While melanoma more frequently appears on skin (cutaneous melanoma) that is occasionally exposed to the sun, this cancer can also appear in other areas of the body that have little or no exposure to the sun (acral lentiginious melanoma), such as the scalp, palms, genitals, toes, and soles of the feet (hidden melanoma). More rarely, melanoma can also form in the eyes (ocular melanoma) or inside the nose or throat. While melanoma can appear at any age, it occurs more frequently in older people between the ages of 50 and 70 (malignant lentigo melanoma); however, the rates of melanoma have been increasing over the last thirty years, as well as appearing more frequently in young adults. Juvenile melanoma can be either a cancerous or non-cancerous form of melanoma and usually occurs before puberty. Melanoma tumors are more commonly found on the back in men and on the legs in women. While melanoma more commonly affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis), as the cancer grows, involving more layers of skin, it can also spread to other parts of the body (metastasize). Melanoma is classified by the following stages: Stage 0 (Melanoma in situ) – In this stage of melanoma, abnormal cells that produce melanin (melanocytes) are present in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and may become cancerous and spread (metastasize). Stage I (IA & IB) – In this stage of melanoma, the tumor is no larger than 1 millimeter thick, with or without a break in the skin (IA), or the tumor is more than 1, but not more than 2, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin (IB). Stage II (IIA, IIB, & IIC) – In this stage of melanoma, the tumor is no larger than 1, but not more than 2, millimeters thick, with a break in the skin, or the tumor is more than 2, but not more than 4, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin (IIA), or the tumor is more than 2, but not more than 4, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin (IIB), or the tumor is more than 4 millimeters thick, with a break in the skin (IIC). Stage III (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, & IIID) - In this stage of melanoma, the tumor is not larger than 1 millimeter thick, with a break in the skin, or not larger than 2 millimeters, without a break in the skin, and the cancer has spread to multiple lymph nodes, or it is unknown where the primary cancer began, or the cancer is found in 1 lymph node, and there is tumor spread (metastases) on or under the skin, or the tumor is no larger than 1 millimeter thick, with a break in the skin, or not larger than 2 millimeters thick, without a break in the skin, and one of the following has also been found: 1) the cancer has spread to 1-to-3 lymph nodes, or there are microscopic tumors or tumor spread (metastasis) on or under the skin, or the tumor is larger than 1, but not more than 2, millimeters thick, with a break in the skin, or larger than 2, but not more than 4, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin. Stage IV – In this stage melanoma, the cancer has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, such as distant lymph nodes, soft tissue, muscle, the brain, spinal cord, lung, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and bone, and the cancer may have spread far from the primary tumor.

    When should I see a Melanoma doctor near me?

    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 Melanoma doctor near me?

    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 do I find the best Melanoma doctor near me?

    You can find a Melanoma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Melanoma doctors near me?

    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 Melanoma doctors near me?

    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 Melanoma doctor near me?

    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 Melanoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melanoma 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 Melanoma doctor near me?

    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 Melanoma 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 Melanoma 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 Melanoma doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Melanoma 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 Melanoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Melanoma 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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