The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Castro Valley, CA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Castro Valley, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Castro Valley, CA. Of these, 65 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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88 providers found
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 202, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Crockett is a Dermatologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Crockett has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Contact Dermatitis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    20400 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 202, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tian Zhu is a Dermatologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Penectomy.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Marilyn S. Kwolek MD PC

    917 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 199, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Adam Wallach M.D. A Professional Corp.

    400 El Cerro Blvd Ste 204, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Wallach is a Dermatologist in Danville, California. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Minh Dang M.D. Inc.

    6155 Stoneridge Dr Ste 150, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Minh Dang is a Dermatologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Dang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Oakland Medical Center

    3701 Broadway, 4th Floor, 
    Oakland, CA 
     (13.5 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.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Golden State Dermatology Inc.

    2255 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste B1, 
    Walnut Creek, CA 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Zimmerman is a Dermatologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Seborrheic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Joshi is an Oncologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Lombardi is an Oncologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Lombardi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Hemosiderosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology

    University Healthcare Alliance

    20055 Lake Chabot Rd Ste 130, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Byron Wilson is a Hematologist in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Epic Care

    13851 E 14th St, Suite 308, 
    San Leandro, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Reinganum is a General Surgeon in San Leandro, California. Dr. Reinganum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    2262 Camino Ramon Ste 200, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ting is a Dermatologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Rosacea, Malignant Hypertension, and Female Pattern Baldness.

    Hayes B. Gladstone
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Hayes Gladstone, MD

    101 Park Pl, Ste 200, 
    San Ramon, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hayes Gladstone is a Dermatologist in San Ramon, California. Dr. Gladstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Comedones, and Keloids. Dr. Gladstone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Chronic Pain Management At Pleasanton Medical Offices

    7601 Stoneridge Dr, 
    Pleasanton, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lee is a Dermatologist in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Keloids, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology And Laser Centre

    770 San Ramon Valley Blvd, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Hartman is a Dermatologist in Danville, California. Dr. Hartman 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
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Jerome R. Potozkin, M.D.

    600 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 102, 
    Danville, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Rajnish Gupta
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dublin Center (4000)

    4000 Dublin Blvd., Floor 2, 
    Dublin, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajnish Gupta is a Dermatologist in Dublin, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    2557 Mowry Ave, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Cabral is a Dermatologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Cabral has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Comedones, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Christina M. Danial
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dublin Center

    4000 Dublin Blvd., 2nd Floor, 
    Dublin, CA 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Danial is a Dermatologist in Dublin, California. Dr. Danial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Epidermolysis Bullosa. Dr. Danial is currently accepting new patients.

    Ellen E. Haddock
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street, Building 2, Floor 2, 
    Fremont, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ellen Haddock is a Dermatologist in Fremont, California. Dr. Haddock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Haddock is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley, 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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