The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Encinitas, CA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Encinitas, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 194 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Encinitas, CA. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 55 are Advanced, 12 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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194 providers found
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Curt Vogel is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Michael J. Sasevich M.D. A Professional Medical Corporation

    1200 Garden View Rd Ste 200, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mina Nikanjam is an Oncologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Nikanjam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Sea-Blue Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group-Del Mar

    2600 Via De La Valle, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Young Tsai is a Dermatologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Purpura.

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    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group-Del Mar

    2600 Via De La Valle, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wiggin Lee is a Dermatologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Purpura, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Dermatologist Medical Group Of North County Inc.

    3613 Vista Way, 
    Oceanside, CA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alina Goldenberg is a Dermatologist in Oceanside, California. Dr. Goldenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Melanoma, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Tubal Ligation.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    UCSD Heath Care

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Daniels is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Daniels is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Sharabi is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sharabi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Melanoma, Prostate Cancer, and Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe

    326 Santa Fe Dr, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen O'brien is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Tufted Angioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Office

    781 Garden View Ct Ste 201, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishakha Gigler is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Gigler 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

    Office

    781 Garden View Ct Ste 201, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    781 Garden View Ct Ste 201, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dannie Chang is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    781 Garden View Ct Ste 201, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joy Wisniewski is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Wisniewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP), Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Melanie Palm M.D. PC

    437 S Highway 101 Ste 217, 
    Solana Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melanie Palm is a Dermatologist in Solana Beach, California. Dr. Palm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Jyoti S. Mayadev
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Regents Of The University Of California

    3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jyoti Mayadev is a Radiation Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mayadev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Endometrial Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Amanda Lloyd
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Skin & Vein Institute

    477 N El Camino Real, 
    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Amanda Lloyd has expertise ranging from cosmetic to cancerous. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Medical Degree and Dermatology residency, she established the Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas, CA. She is an authority on cosmetic dermatology and injectables, laser therapies, venous disease treatments and skin cancer surgery with cosmetic reconstruction. Additional training with Mohs Surgery and cosmetic dermatology fellowship, many published articles and textbook chapters have enhanced her profile.Dr. Lloyd’s well-rounded approach to skin care, health, and appearance and membership in many dermatology associations have gained her respect among peers. She regularly lectures her peers at the dermatologic national meetings.She has earned her patients trust as a dermatology authority who wants to make them look their best so they Look Stunning, Always. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    West Dermatology

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Tompkins is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Tompkins has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    West Dermatology

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Gladsjo is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Gladsjo has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Sunburn, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    West Dermatology

    Encinitas, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Riley is a Dermatologist in Encinitas, California. Dr. Riley has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Del Mar Dermatology Medical Corp.

    1349 Camino Del Mar Ste D, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Agata Marriott is a Dermatologist in Del Mar, California. Dr. Marriott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Eschar, Melanoma, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Del Mar Med A Medical Corp.

    12395 El Camino Real Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dina Massry is a Dermatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Massry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Spider Angioma, Telangiectasia, Rosacea, and Actinic Keratosis.

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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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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 Encinitas, 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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