The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Columbus, GA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Columbus, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Columbus, GA. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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16 providers found
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Lane Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery, LLC

    1210 Brookstone Centre Parkway, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lane is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Lane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Pippas is a Hematologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Pippas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Firas G. Hougeir
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Southeast Dermatology Specialists

    400 Brookstone Centre Parkway, Suite 500, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hougeir's skills lie in both general dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He is board certified as a Dermatologist and a Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery.Author of several publications, Dr. Hougeir presented his work worldwide. He is the recipient of honors and awards for various academic distinctions including the American Cancer Society, Margaret Mitchell Cancer Research award, the International Society of Dermatology Young Dermatologist award, The American Academy and French Society of Dermatology award and the Advances in Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology Award.Dr. Hougeir has done volunteer work in medical clinics both in the U.S. and internationally.His interests include medical and cosmetic dermatology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. He is fluent in Spanish and French. Dr. Hougeir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Rosacea, Polymorphous Light Eruption, Pompholyx Eczema, and Actinic Keratosis.

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    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    St. Francis Center For Surgical Care

    2300 Manchester Expressway, SteC001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Borkat is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Borkat has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Hyperparathyroidism, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    St. Francis Center For Surgical Care

    2300 Manchester Expressway, SteC001, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaun Price is a General Surgeon in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Lane Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery, LLC

    1210 Brookstone Centre Parkway, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanda Lane is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Psoriasis. Dr. Lane is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Of Columbus PC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Ciuba is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Ciuba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Ciuba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Sfakianos is an Oncologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Sfakianos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, and Endometrial Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Jiang is a Hematologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Jiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Neutropenia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mukesh Kumar is a Hematologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suresh Nukala is a Hematologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Nukala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Manahan is an Oncologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Manahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Cervical Cancer, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Of Columbus PC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Woodrow Mcwilliams is a Radiation Oncologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Mcwilliams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Mcwilliams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Regional Oncology LLC

    1831 5th Ave, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srividya Srinivasamaharaj is a Hematologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Srinivasamaharaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Riverside Dermatology & Aesthetics Center

    1150 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, 
    Columbus, GA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danielle Wiseley is a Dermatologist in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Wiseley 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

    Martin Army Community Hospital

    6600 Van Aalst Blvd Bldg 9250, 
    Fort Benning, GA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Mctighe is a Dermatologist in Fort Benning, Georgia. Dr. Mctighe 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 Universal Acquired Melanosis.

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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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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 Columbus, GA?

    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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