The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in New Orleans, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Melanoma near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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66 providers found
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bethaney Vincent is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Vincent is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Vincent is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Pathology. Dr. Vincent is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suneeta Walia is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Walia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Melanoma. Dr. Walia is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Walia is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Johnson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    University Healthcare System L.C.

    1415 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lackey is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lackey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Rhinophyma, and Eccrine Porocarcinoma.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Sonnier is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sonnier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Sonnier is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Sonnier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diogo Torres is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Torres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Ovarian Cancer. Dr. Torres is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Torres is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Russell Brown is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Brian Moore is a surgical oncologist with a focus on head and neck surgery at Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center. A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Brian A. Moore, MD, FACS, earned both his Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine degrees from Tulane University. After finishing a residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Vanderbilt University, he completed a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology and reconstruction at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Moore served as chief of surgery in the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He joined Ochsner Medical Center in 2011 as the director of head and neck surgical oncology and vice-chairman of the otolaryngology department. Dr. Moore has been system chairman of otorhinolaryngology and communication sciences since June of 2015, leading the department through a period of significant growth and continuing the department's legacy of excellence that is reflected in its regular listing among the Top 50 ENT Departments by U.S. News and World Report. Dr. Moore has served as the director of the Ochsner Cancer Institute since February 2017 and was formally appointed to the position in the summer of 2018. In this system role and as an associate medical director for the South Shore region, Dr. Moore's responsibilities include supporting the multidisciplinary teams that drive patient-centered, innovative cancer care across Ochsner Health, and guiding the expansion of the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center, its programs and personnel. He also serves as an associate dean of clinical affairs for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). As associate dean of XOCOM, he is responsible for all aspects of XOCOM’s clinical affiliations and relationships and ensuring that the activities of the clinical faculty are well-coordinated across XOCOM and Ochsner. His publications, book chapters and invited articles focus on advanced cutaneous malignancy, or skin cancer, functional results of head and neck reconstruction and contemporary treatment of head and neck cancer with a focus on quality outcomes. Along with Randal Weber, MD, he co-edited a textbook on skin cancer of the head and neck, Cutaneous Malignancy of the Head and Neck: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Dr. Moore is an active member of multiple professional societies and has held several national offices. He was appointed to the commission on cancer in 2017 as the representative of the American Head and Neck Society. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Moore is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Matrana is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Matrana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Matrana is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Matrana is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alicia Cool is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cool is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Psoriasis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Cool is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology. Dr. Cool is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katrina Wade is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Wade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Ovarian Cancer, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor. Dr. Wade is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Wade is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zoe Larned is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Larned is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Penile Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Larned is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Larned is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Hasney is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Hasney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Hasney is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery - Otolaryngology. Dr. Hasney is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    The Gayle And Tom Benson Cancer Center

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lingling Du is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Du is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). Dr. Du is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Pointer is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pointer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Splenic Neoplasm, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Pointer is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology, American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Pointer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suma Satti is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Satti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Satti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology/Oncology. Dr. Satti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shoichiro Tanaka, MD, MPH, is a plastic, reconstructive, and hand Surgeon at Ochsner Health. Dr. Tanaka has expertise in aesthetic surgery, head-to-toe reconstruction for cancer, trauma, and infection, as well as complex hand and wrist surgery, limb salvage, and peripheral nerve surgery, offering comprehensive patient-centered care for various medical and surgical needs. Dr. Tanaka earned his medical degree from Texas A&M University College of Medicine and went on to complete his general surgery residency at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He completed his plastic surgery training at Summa Health in Akron, Ohio, and then pursued a hand and microsurgery fellowship at the Christine M. Kleinert Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, and has a Subspecialty Certification in Hand Surgery. Dr. Tanaka actively participates in the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, International Plastic Surgery Research Council, and European Facial Plastic Surgery to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Tanaka is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of their patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He has been practicing at Ochsner since 2025. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and cooking global cuisine. Dr. Tanaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Hernia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Mastectomy. Dr. Tanaka is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Hand Surgery, American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery. Dr. Tanaka is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Tssc LLC

    1615 Metairie Rd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Bucher is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Bucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Pustules.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Tssc LLC

    1615 Metairie Rd Ste 101, 
    Metairie, LA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Leblanc is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Melanoma.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center At Ochsner

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Babycos is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Babycos is rated as an Advanced 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 Keloids, Melanoma, Breast Enlargement In Males, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Babycos is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Babycos is currently accepting new patients.

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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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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 New Orleans, LA?

    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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