The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Decatur, GA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Decatur, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 157 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Decatur, GA. Of these, 127 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    David H. Lawson
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Lawson is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lawson has been practicing medicine for over 52 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).

    Keith A. Delman
    Elite in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Delman is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Delman has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Lymphadenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Michael C. Lowe
    Elite in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Lowe is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lowe has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

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    Melinda L. Yushak
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melinda Yushak is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yushak has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mesenchymoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

    Ragini Kudchadkar
    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Emory University School Of Medicine Department Of Ophthalmology

    1365 Clifton Rd NE, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ragini Kudchadkar is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kudchadkar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Melanoma of the Eye.

    Mehmet A. Bilen
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Turkish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mehmet Bilen is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bilen has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Maria C. Russell
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Russell is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Russell has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Brian P. Pollack
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

    1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hokkien
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Pollack is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pollack has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Psoriasis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Keloids, and Nephrectomy.

    Neda Nikbakht
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Neda Nikbakht is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Nikbakht has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Keloids.

    Evan S. Weitman
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Piedmont Physicians Surgical Oncology And HPB Surgery Atlanta

    35 Collier Road NW, Suite 775, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Evan Weitman, M.D., FACS, is a Surgical Oncologist at Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Weitman earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed his residency in General Surgery at New York University. During his residency he also completed a 2-year research fellowship to study lymphedema at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He finalized his formal training with an additional 2-year fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.Dr. Weitman is board-certified in General Surgery and board-certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology by the American Board of Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Weitman is also Director of the Piedmont Melanoma and Sarcoma Clinic. Dr. Weitman's clinical focus is in surgical oncology; including the management of skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and merkel cell carcinoma. His special interests include the surgical management of locally advanced melanoma with a multimodality approach using oncolytic viral therapy (TVEC). He also has expertise in the surgical management of soft tissue tumors, gastrointestinal tumors including gastric and pancreatic cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Weitman also has formal training in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.Dr. Weitman has published numerous papers about the impact and surgical management of complex melanoma and has also published extensively on lymphedema, swelling of the extremity that can occur after lymph node surgery.Dr. Weitman is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.ARTICLE:Pro-wrestler and movie star John Cena promotes skin cancer awareness. Dr. Weitman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Lump in the Abdomen, Gastrectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Khan is a Radiation Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma.

    Benjamin K. Stoff
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

    1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Stoff is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stoff has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Sebaceous Adenoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Zachary S. Buchwald
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Buchwald is a Radiation Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Buchwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Melanoma, and Mycosis Fungoides.

    Suresh S. Ramalingam
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Suresh Ramalingam is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ramalingam has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Robert A. Swerlick
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

    1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Swerlick is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Swerlick has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Dermatomyositis, Pemphigus Foliaceus, and Papular Mucinosis.

    Zachary Wolner
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

    1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Wolner is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wolner has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Buschke-Ollendorff Syndrome, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Pigmented Purpuric Dermatosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Travis W. Blalock
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

    1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Travis Blalock is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Blalock has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced 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 Steatocystoma Multiplex.

    Howa Yeung
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Emory Clinic At 1525 Clifton Road

    1525 Clifton Road Northeast, Fl3, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Howa Yeung is a Dermatologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Yeung has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Sunburn, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Actinic Keratosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Kevin M. Kalinsky
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Kalinsky is an Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kalinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.

    Cletus A. Arciero
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cletus Arciero is a Surgical Oncologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Arciero has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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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