The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in San Rafael, CA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near San Rafael, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Melanoma near San Rafael, CA. Of these, 60 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    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 
     (13.8 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.

    Mohammed Kashani
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.8 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

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Kobalter is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Kobalter is rated as an Advanced 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.

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    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elaine Lin is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Lin has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and 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.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Zettersten is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Zettersten is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine

    Joseph H. Greenberg LTD. A Medical Corp.

    750 Las Gallinas Ave Ste 205, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Greenberg is an Internal Medicine provider in San Rafael, California. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, and Warts.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Oncology

    San Francisco Oncology Associates Medical Group Inc

    2100 Webster St Ste 326, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 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
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lucinda Kohn is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Kohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Incontinentia Pigmenti, Anhidrosis, Stork Bite, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristen Chen is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renee Howard is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Molluscum Contagiosum, PHACE Syndrome, and Cheilitis Glandularis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Greenbrae Dermatology A Medical Corp.

    1300 S Eliseo Dr Ste 207, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Nichols is a Dermatologist in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Nichols is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Tinea Versicolor, Rosacea, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Parnell Medical Corporation

    1030 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Ste 110, 
    Kentfield, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Parnell is a Dermatologist in Kentfield, California. Dr. Parnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Parnell Medical Corporation

    1030 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Ste 110, 
    Kentfield, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Lowenstein is a Dermatologist in Kentfield, California. Dr. Lowenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    William R. Ryan
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Complex Head & Neck Surgery Program

    2340 Clay Street, 5th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ryan is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Sialadenitis, Salivary Duct Stones, Tongue Cancer, Endoscopy, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Marinhealth Dermatology | A UCSF Health Clinic

    5000 Civic Center Dr, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravinder Gogia is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Gogia has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Mill Valley Dermatology Inc.

    655 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd Ste 100, 
    Mill Valley, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haydee Knott is a Dermatologist in Mill Valley, California. Dr. Knott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis, Liver Spots, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Anya Bandt, MD, Faad

    1099 D St Ste 204, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Tanenbaum is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Tanenbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Cheilitis Glandularis, Warts, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center - Dermatology

    99 Montecillo Road, 5th Floor, 
    San Rafael, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Estelle Kahn is a Dermatologist in San Rafael, California. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Acne, Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, and Spider Angioma. Dr. Kahn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Greenbrae Dermatology A Medical Corp.

    1300 S Eliseo Dr Ste 207, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sinae Kane is a Dermatologist in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Intertrigo, Rosacea, and Melanoma.

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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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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 San Rafael, 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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