The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Basking Ridge, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 114 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Basking Ridge, NJ. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Office

    100 Madison Ave Fl 3, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Whitman is a General Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Whitman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Kai A. Bickenbach
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Atlantic Surgical Oncology

    100 Madison Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kai Bickenbach provides cancer patients with exceptional surgical care at Atlantic Surgical Oncology. His areas of specialty include melanoma, sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, liver and biliary cancer, esophageal and gastric cancer and colorectal cancer. He is trained in the use of many novel therapies, including the NanoKnife® to treat un-resectable pancreatic and liver tumors, as well as hepatic arterial infusion pumps. Dr. Bickenbach and his partners are fellowship trained surgical oncologists providing patients the latest in surgical innovation and clinical research options. Atlantic Surgical Oncology Associates work closely with medical oncology, radiation oncology and other specialists in a multidisciplinary fashion on two campuses of the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Dr. Bickenbach is a member of a variety of medical organizations including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the Americas Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association, and is a councilman for the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is widely published and has presented at national meetings on cancer related topics.After graduating from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Bickenbach completed his surgical residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in 2009, where he was elected administrative chief resident. During that time, Dr. Bickenbach completed a two-year research fellowship, focusing on the use of oncolytic viruses in the treatment of cancer. Following residency, Dr. Bickenbach completed a fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He sees patients at Morristown, Overlook, Newton, Chilton and Hackettstown medical centers. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Bickenbach is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Memorial Hospital For Cancer & Allied Diseases

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Wang is a Dermatologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Connolly is a Dermatologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Connolly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Bowen's Disease.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge

    136 Mountainview Boulevard, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Yang is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    136 Mountainview Boulevard, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Loren Michel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Michel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma. Dr. Michel is currently accepting new patients.

    Tom Thomas
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology

    Atlantic Head & Neck Surgery

    100 Madison Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tom Thomas is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) and the director of Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery and Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at the Leonard B. Kahn Head and Neck Cancer Institute at Morristown Medical Center. His clinical interests include the comprehensive surgical treatment for benign and malignant head and neck tumors. His focus is on minimally invasive surgical techniques such as TORS and Transoral Laser Microsurgery (TLM). Dr. Thomas is also director of Sleep Surgery at Morristown Medical Center. He treats patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea and is currently performing the new FDA approved INSPIRE hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant for his sleep apnea patients. In addition, he sees patients with chronic sinusitis and performs functional endoscopic sinus surgery and other related surgeries. Dr. Thomas welcomes difficult cases and strives to provide the best possible care and consideration for his patients, as well as offering second opinions as needed. His minimally invasive surgical techniques, combined with a microvascular reconstructive surgical approach, helps to preserve important functions such as speech and swallowing that will be affected by head and neck cancer and its treatments. He has extensive experience in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related head and neck cancer, especially oropharyngeal (tonsil and base of tongue) cancers. He has given lectures on this topic nationally and internationally. In addition, He has expertise in treating head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, various salivary gland cancers, thyroid and parathyroid cancers, laryngeal cancers and sinus and skull base cancers. Dr. Thomas received his medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine with the highest academic honor of AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha). He completed his surgical internship at The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and his residency at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He also completed a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology, microvascular surgery and Trans Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. After completing his fellowship, he joined the medical staff at Dana Farber Cancer Institute/ Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston. In addition, he has a Master of Public Health degree from John Hopkins School of Public Health in Baltimore. He is affiliated with Atlantic Medical Group, and is a participating provider of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travelling, photography, painting and tennis. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Tongue Cancer, Melanoma, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Afsheen Iqbal is an Oncologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Iqbal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Memorial Hospital For Cancer & Allied Diseases

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Helen Haliasos is a Dermatologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Haliasos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Memorial Hospital For Cancer & Allied Diseases

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Quigley is a Dermatologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Quigley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringoma.

    Lee F. Starker
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Atlantic Surgical Oncology

    100 Madison Ave,Carol G Simon Cancer Ctr, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Starker, MD, PhD, is a medical director of surgical oncology for the eastern region with a special interest in thyroid and parathyroid tumors and cancers, endocrine disorders, melanoma, hormones and metabolism, and cancer genetics. He is highly trained in pancreatic and complex hepatobiliary surgery. He also specializes in NanoKnife® to treat unresectable pancreatic and liver cancers as well as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery for peritoneal malignancies.After completing his surgical residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and surgical oncology fellowship training at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, Dr. Starker returned to his New Jersey roots. Prior to that, he earned a PhD in epigenetics and genetics of parathyroid tumors from Uppsala University in Sweden, where he was chief resident and fellow. While studying there, he received the Gold Humanism Award, which recognizes excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. He has also been named an NJ Top Doctor annually by NJ Monthly Magazine.Dr. Starker is widely published in various medical journals, including the World Journal of Oncology and International Journal of Endocrinology. He is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Starker and his partners provide patients with the latest surgical innovations and clinical research options. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Starker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Jason Knight
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology

    Atlantic Medical Group Womens Cancer Associates

    33 Overlook Road, Suite LL102, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Knight is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Knight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Knight is currently accepting new patients.

    Seyoung Han
    Hematology | Oncology
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advanced Care Oncology And Hematology

    Carol G Simon Cancer Ctr 100 Madison Ave, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    Seyoung Han, MD, is a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology (ACOHA), part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has comprehensive experience and specialized training in treating blood diseases and various forms of cancer. Dr. Han’s clinical interests include lung, breast, GI, and hematologic cancers. He also participates in clinical trials as a principal investigator.Dr. Han meticulously analyzes each patient’s test results, takes detailed notes on their medical history, and performs thorough physical examinations in order to determine the most appropriate treatment options for each of his patients. He values informed decision-making to help patients maintain their quality of life. He provides patient-centered compassionate care and ensures that his patients have a full understanding of their condition and provides evidence-based treatment options.After earning his medical degree at Kyung Hee University College of Medicine in South Korea, and a compulsory three-year hitch in military service, Dr. Han performed an internal medicine residency at Saint Francis Hospital, now called Ascension Saint Francis Hospital, in Evanston, IL. After completing his residency, he served as an assistant professor and an attending physician at Southern Illinois University, then joined the bone marrow transplant program as a hospitalist and clinical instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Han then pursued advanced training with a fellowship in hematology-oncology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He was honored with an award as an outstanding fellow from the Minnesota Society of Oncology for two consecutive years. Following his fellowship, Dr. Han joined ACOHA in 2020.Fluent in English and Korean, Dr. Han is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American College of Physicians, the Society of Hospital Medicine, and the Korean Medical Association. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Michael Bagley MDoffice

    122 Mount Bethel Road, Suite 1, 
    Warren, NJ 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Bagley is a Dermatologist in Warren, New Jersey. Dr. Bagley has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Kristyna H. Lee
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Affiliated Dermatologists And Dermatologic Surgeons PA

    182 South Street, Suite 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristyna Lee is a Dermatologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Bowen's Disease, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Lauren M. Cooper
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Affiliated Dermatologists And Dermatologic Surgeons PA

    182 South Street, Suite 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Cooper is a Dermatologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Actinic Keratosis. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

    Sarada Gurubhagavatula
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Summit Medical Group Oncology

    95 Madison Avenue, Floor 2, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarada Gurubhagavatula is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Gurubhagavatula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Gurubhagavatula is currently accepting new patients.

    Nana Tchabo
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Atlantic Women's Cancer Associates

    100 Madison Avenue, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nana Tchabo, MD, FACOG Dr. Nana Tchabo is dual board certified in gynecology-oncology and obstetrics and gynecology, with fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and robotic procedures. A native of Baltimore, MD, Dr. Tchabo is a gynecologic oncologist at Atlantic Health System’s Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers Women’s Cancer Center, part of the Atlantic Medical Group. After graduating from Brown University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and a minor in women’s health, Dr. Tchabo attended Brown University School of Medicine for her medical degree, where she was cited for academic excellence. Dr. Tchabo completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University in 2004 and pursued additional research training at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, and gynecologic oncology fellowship training at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. Committed to cancer prevention and survivorship, Dr. Tchabo is a principal investigator on many of the gynecologic cancer clinical research trials available at the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. She also serves as associate residency director for Gynecology at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Tchabo is an assistant clinical professor at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and is a former assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine’s department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science. Dr. Tchabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Daniel H. Tobias
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Atlantic Women's Cancer Associates

    100 Madison Avenue, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Since 1999, Dr. Daniel Tobias has been a gynecologic oncologist at Atlantic Health System’s Women’s Cancer Center, diagnosing and treating conditions of the female reproductive system. He is dual board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology, and he is part of Atlantic Medical Group with privileges at both Morristown and Overlook medical centers. He is currently the director of gynecologic oncology for Atlantic Health System.Dr. Tobias attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine for an integrated six-year combined bachelors of arts and medical degree program. He performed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Montefiore Medical Center and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. During his fellowship, Dr. Tobias served as principal investigator of a study initiated by the New York Gynecologic Oncology Group. Keenly interested in research, Dr. Tobias continues to bring clinical trials and research to his patients.As part of an integrated care team, Dr. Tobias treats gynecologic malignancies using a combination of modalities and advanced technologies to spare healthy tissue. His medical career includes many honors, awards, presentations and authored works.Dr. Tobias is affiliated with and involved in several professional societies including the Society of Gynecology Oncologists and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He has extensive experience with radical surgery, intraperitoneal chemotherapy and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Tobias has performed robotic surgery since 2005, helped develop a comprehensive gynecologic oncology robotics program, and trains other physicians to perform robotics surgery. He also participates in resident education. Dr. Tobias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Erik G. Cohen
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology

    Atlantic Head And Neck Surgery

    100 Madison Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Cohen, MD, FACS Erik Cohen, MD is the Medical Director of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center and is also Clinical Director of the Leonard B Khan Head and neck Cancer Institute at Morristown Medical Center's Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. He is trained in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ear, nose, and throat surgery) and fellowship trained in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.Dr. Cohen manages patients with benign and malignant head neck tumors of the head and neck. This includes cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx and HPV-associated oropharynx cancer. He also specializes in management of benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary gland surgery including parotidectomy with facial nerve preservation, nasal cavity and paranasal sinus tumors, complex skin cancer surgery, and skull base surgery. He is experienced in minimally invasive approaches, including transoral robotic surgery (TORS) as well as endoscopic CO2 laser surgery.Dr. Cohen attended Medical School at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He completed his residency training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He was a faculty member at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School prior to joining Morristown Medical Center and the Atlantic Health System in 2012. He is a past president of the New York Head and Neck Society and an active member of several professional societies. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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 Basking Ridge, NJ?

    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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