The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Montana, US

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors in Montana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 115 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Montana, US. Of these, 97 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Elizabeth V. Connor
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers Of Montana

    1315 Golden Valley Circle, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Connor completed an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Virginia and later earned her Medical Doctorate at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She then completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency training at Brown University and Gynecologic Oncology fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic. She is board-certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology. Her clinical interests include preventing, diagnosing, and treating ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers. Dr. Connor moved to Montana to ensure comprehensive access to gynecologic oncology services in the region.“I care deeply for my patients and work hard for them to have the highest level of care and autonomy in their care.”When not seeing patients, Dr. Connor spends her time with her husband, two children, and two family dogs. They spend most of their time outside, whether skiing, hiking, or catching a soccer game. Dr. Connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Samuel J. Reck
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Downtown Clinic - Dermatology

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 265, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Reck is board certified in Dermatology and Pediatrics and loves to see and help dermatology patients of all ages. He has more than 15 years of clinical experience in the Billings area. Dr. Reck grew up in northern Minnesota, graduated from Concordia College, Moorehead, Minnesota with an undergraduate degree in biology. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Reck completed his pediatric residency at the University of Minnesota and his dermatology residency at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He enjoys all aspects of dermatology; skin cancer, pediatric dermatology, medical dermatology, eczema/atopic dermatitis, acne, autoimmune diseases, and everything in between. “I will give my best and treat each patient as though they are a good friend or family. I am passionate about patient care and leaving each patient a little better for their visit.” Along the way Dr. Reck met his wife, a native Montanan, and after spending nearly every vacation hiking in Montana they moved to the state in 2007.  If Dr. Reck is not at the clinic, researching a case, or reading journals; you can probably find him chasing one of his four kids down a slope, across a court, reading, or hiking the Absaroka–Beartooth Wilderness. Dr. Reck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Hemangioma.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Benefis Hospitals Inc

    1117 29th St S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carolyn Rutter is a Radiation Oncologist in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Rutter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Rutter is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Melanoma
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Kalispell Regional Medical Center Inc

    320 Sunnyview Ln, 
    Kalispell, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sydney Lillard is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Lillard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Lillard is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Hematology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Hematology

    Northwest Health Care Oncology And Hemat

    350 Heritage Way Ste 1100, 
    Kalispell, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Roop is a Hematologist in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Roop is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Epiphany Dermatology Of Montana PLLC

    24 E Broadway St, 
    Butte, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Williams is a Dermatologist in Butte, Montana. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, and Fetal Cystic Hygroma.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gail Kleman is a Dermatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Kleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Tufted Angioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Jones is a Dermatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Bowen's Disease, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Office

    100 Park Dr S, 
    Great Falls, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Bingham is a Dermatologist in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Bingham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bowen's Disease, and Fox-Fordyce Disease.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Peckinpaugh Oculoplastic Surgery

    1905 W College St, 
    Bozeman, MT 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Oetken is a Dermatologist in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Oetken has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Sunburn.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Billings Clinic

    801 N 29th St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Albert Reynaud is a Dermatologist in Billings, Montana. Dr. Reynaud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, and Tufted Angioma.

    David F. Christianson
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers Of Montana

    1315 Golden Valley Circle, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Christianson is an investigator involved in clinical research trials in the area of medical oncology and hematology. Dr. Christianson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer in Men, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Megan M. Petersen
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    602 Henry Chapple St, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Petersen was born and raised in Arvada, Colorado. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado - Boulder and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Dr. Petersen completed an Internal Medicine Internship with the University of Utah – Salt Lake City and an Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency with Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. She completed a Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship with the University of California, Davis Medical Center. A board-certified provider, Dr. Petersen’s clinical interests include treating and preventing cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, targeted treatments, minimally invasive surgery, complementary and alternative medicine incorporation into Western Medicine, and holistic oncology care.“I will be with you during the hard times and celebrate the successes. You will be cared for. I am passionate about shared decision-making. Empowering you with as much information as you would like and any additional information I think you should know. I believe in Individualized patient care and listening to what my patients need.”When not in the office, Dr. Petersen enjoys spending her time in the mountains with her family. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Colonoscopy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Sarah M. Scott
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    500 West Broadway Street, Floor 2, 
    Missoula, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Scott is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Carcinoid Syndrome, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.

    Eric R. Dringman
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Dringman is a General Surgeon in Billings, Montana. Dr. Dringman has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dringman is currently accepting new patients.

    Martin K. Lucas
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Cancer Centers Of Montana

    1315 Golden Valley Circle, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Lucas is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Lucas has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Lucas is currently accepting new patients.

    Steven M. Grosso
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery

    Billings Plastic Surgery

    2510 17th Street West, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Grosso graduated summa cum laude from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, earning a degree in Biology as well as an Armed Forces Health Professions scholarship. He attended Creighton University School of Medicine and was appointed as a resident in the Vanderbilt University Department of Surgery. Following a distinguished military career, he completed training in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Alabama.Dr. Grosso, who is married and the father of two children, has been active in local medical leadership positions. He has served as an instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support on state Trauma Committees. He has participated in several mission trips with Smile Network, repairing cleft lips and palates in Central and South America. Dr. Grosso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Jeffrey J. Rentz
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    Surgical Associates PC

    2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 355W, 
    Billings, MT 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Rentz is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Billings, Montana. Dr. Rentz 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 Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Rentz is currently accepting new patients.

    Bryan Martin
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine

    Central Montana Medical Center

    408 Wendell Ave, 
    Lewistown, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Martin is an Internal Medicine provider in Lewistown, Montana. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Shannon Setzer M.D. PC

    4515 Valley Commons Dr Ste 202, 
    Bozeman, MT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Setzer is a Dermatologist in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Setzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Trichoepithelioma, Multiple Familial Trichoepithelioma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringoma.

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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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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 in Montana, US?

    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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