The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Mason City, IA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Mason City, IA. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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15 providers found
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology | Pediatrics

    MercyOne North Iowa Dermatology Care

    1421 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yen Liu is a Dermatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Physician Assistant | Dermatology

    MercyOne North Iowa Dermatology Care

    1421 4th St. SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Lamb is a Dermatologist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Lamb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Epidermoid Cyst. Ms. Lamb is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1421 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Karkos is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Karkos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Psoriasis.

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    Advanced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 204, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abdi Ahari is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Ahari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ahari is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Castle is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Ms. Castle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Ms. Castle is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Nurse Practitioner | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anna Levan is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Levan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Richter Syndrome, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Physician Assistant | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Physician Assistant | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Hupke is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Hupke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Ms. Hupke is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Orcutt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Orcutt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Laryngeal Cancer. Dr. Orcutt is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Pathology | Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Pathology | Oncology | General Surgery

    MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th Street SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Betz is a Pathologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Betz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Intestinal Leiomyoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Betz is board certified in American Board Of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery

    MercyOne North Iowa Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 103, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rene Recinos is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Recinos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Recinos is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery

    250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 204, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harsha Jayawardena is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Jayawardena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Jayawardena is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Mercy Health Services

    250 S Crescent Dr, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Splittgerber is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Splittgerber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Angiosarcoma, Colostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodrigo Erlich is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Erlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nidhi Mishra is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

    1000 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louise Cragg is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Cragg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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 Mason City, 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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