The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Des Moines, IA

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Des Moines, IA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Richard Deming
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center

    411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Deming is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Deming is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Graff is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Graff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Plasmacytoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Koch Facial Plastic Surgery PC

    4855 Mills Civic Pkwy Ste 100, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Carlisle is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Carlisle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Enlargement In Males, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Ear Cancer.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    974 73rd St Ste 3940, 
    West Des Moines, IA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Myers is a Dermatologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Myers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Sunburn, and Warts.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nandita Agarwal is a Radiologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Pneumomediastinum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    John Martens
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Martens is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.

    George Voynov
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Voynov is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Voynov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Lung Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Philip Colletier
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Colletier is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Colletier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Freeman is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Sandre is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sandre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Hiatt is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hiatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christian Schultheis is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schultheis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

    1221 Pleasant St, Suite A100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Isaak is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Isaak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Isaak is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Lukenbill is a Hematologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lukenbill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Buroker is an Internal Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Buroker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Office

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 400, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Elg is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Elg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ureteroscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology And Dermatologic Surgery Center PC

    8131 University Blvd, 
    Clive, IA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Harlan is a Dermatologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Harlan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Spider Angioma, and Telangiectasia.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Ducharme Dermatology PC

    16349 Sheridan Ave Ste 101, 
    Clive, IA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Ducharme is a Dermatologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Ducharme is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Office

    1212 Pleasant St Ste 211, 
    Des Moines, IA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Mira, MD joined The Iowa Clinic in 2022 after completing a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to Fellowship, Dr. Mira completed his General Surgery Residency at the University of Florida and earned his Medical Degree at the University of Michigan. Dr. Mira's passion for multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered care led him to specialize in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include the treatment of foregut, endocrine, and soft tissue cancers. Dr. Mira is also very passionate about continuous quality improvement in healthcare and he has worked on the implementation of clinical practice guidelines at various healthcare systems. Dr. Mira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Pancreatectomy.

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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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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 Des Moines, IA?

    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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