The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Berkeley, CA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Berkeley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Berkeley, CA. Of these, 120 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced, 14 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Uma Suryadevara
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    ABSMC Comprehensive Cancer Center

    2001 Dwight Way, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Uma Suryadevara is a Hematologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Suryadevara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Suryadevara is currently accepting new patients.

    Adil I. Daud
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center

    1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Adil Daud, an oncologist, specializes in melanoma and other skin cancers. He is co-director of the Melanoma Center. In addition to caring for patients, he directs research to better understand the biology of melanoma and to develop new treatments. He has developed and led many clinical trials that have expanded the use of gene therapy for melanoma. Daud earned a medical degree at the Government Medical College, Nagpur. He completed both an internship and a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Prior to joining UCSF Medical Center, he was a researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, for seven years. Daud has won numerous awards, including a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and selection as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Daud is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Alain P. Algazi
    Elite in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology

    Head And Neck Medical Oncology Program

    1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Alain Algazi is a specialist in medical treatment – such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy – for patients with head and neck cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid cancers and salivary gland cancers. He leads UCSF's program in medical therapy for head and neck cancers, and chairs the head and neck cancer research committee. In research, Algazi conducts clinical trials – studies that evaluate new therapies for head and neck cancers with an emphasis on approaches to improving the chances of long term remission in patients with incurable cancer using immunotherapy. He has also served the national study chair for clinical trials that give patients access to new medications and that provide new approaches of administering existing medications to improve their efficacy. Algazi earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at UCSF. Algazi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy for Cancer and American Association for Cancer Research. To reach Dr. Alain Algazi, please contact the head and neck medical oncology practice at (415) 353-9900. Dr. Algazi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Glioma.

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    Katy K. Tsai
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Cancer Immunotherapy Toxicity Evaluation (CITE) Program

    1825 Fourth St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Katy K. Tsai is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating melanoma and other skin cancers. In addition to caring for patients, Tsai conducts clinical trials with two of her colleagues in cutaneous oncology, Dr. Adil Daud and Dr. Alain Algazi, seeking new and better therapies for patients with advanced melanoma or head and neck cancers. She also has a long-standing research interest in quality of life and outcomes for patients receiving immunotherapy. Tsai graduated with a degree in comparative literature from Brown University before earning her medical degree from Brown. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at UCSF, where she served as chief fellow. Tsai is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She was born in Taiwan and raised in Toronto. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Uveal Melanoma.

    Stanley P. Leong
    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stanley Leong is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Leong is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Health Care

    5800 Hollis St, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chelsea Ma is a Dermatologist in Emeryville, California. Dr. Ma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, Melanoma, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Oakland Medical Center

    3701 Broadway, 4th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deede Liu is a Dermatologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Psoriasis, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Mohammed Kashani
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Kashani is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kashani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kashani is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Terris R. Dunn MD A Medical Corp.

    2828 Telegraph Ave, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terris Dunn is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, and Alopecia Areata.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    5800 Hollis St Fl 4, 
    Emeryville, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Aleshin is a Dermatologist in Emeryville, California. Dr. Aleshin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, DRESS Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, and Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Oncology

    San Francisco Oncology Associates Medical Group Inc

    2100 Webster St Ste 326, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Kim is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Abbott's Med Pharmacy

    2320 Woolsey St, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John L Peterson is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. L Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Erythroderma, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Office

    2320 Woolsey St Ste 202, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claire-audrey Bayan is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Bayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma and DRESS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    2320 Woolsey St Ste 202, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paige Radell is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Radell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Jaikrishna Balkisson MD & Laurie E. Schweitzer MD

    2999 Regent St Ste 300, 
    Berkeley, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Dotz is a Dermatologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Dotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

    Harvind S. Chahal
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma
    5095 Telegraph Ave., Suite B, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harvind Chahal is a Dermatologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Chahal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Acne, Melanoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Chahal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Jason F Fung MD A Medical Corp.

    3300 Webster St Ste 509, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ani Tajirian is a Dermatologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Tajirian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Keloids, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Jason F Fung MD A Medical Corp.

    3300 Webster St Ste 509, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrienne Barry is a Dermatologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Barry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Jason F Fung MD A Medical Corp.

    3300 Webster St Ste 509, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Muller is a Dermatologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Muller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Jason F Fung MD A Medical Corp.

    3300 Webster St Ste 509, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lesley Plotke is a Dermatologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Plotke has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Rosacea, Actinic Keratosis, and Cheilitis Glandularis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Berkeley, CA?

    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 Berkeley, CA?

    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 Melanoma doctors near Berkeley, CA?

    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 Berkeley, CA?

    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 Berkeley, CA?

    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 Berkeley, CA?

    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 Berkeley, CA?

    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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