The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Florham Park, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Florham Park, NJ. Of these, 99 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    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 
     (4.0 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
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Gynecologic Cancer And Pelvic Surgery

    101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 400, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thad Denehy is an Oncologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Denehy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Denehy is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Office

    100 Madison Ave Fl 3, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (5.8 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.

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    Tom Thomas
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Otolaryngology

    Atlantic Head & Neck Surgery

    100 Madison Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (4.0 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.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Summit Medical Group General Surgery

    140 Park Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Florham Park, NJ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zubin Bamboat is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Bamboat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bamboat 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 
     (3.9 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 
     (4.0 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 
     (4.0 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 
     (4.0 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.

    Ellen M. Early
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Carol G. Simon Cancer Center

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

    An expert in cancer care, Dr. Ellen Early brings broad-based knowledge and expertise to Atlantic Medical Group. She joins Atlantic Hematology Oncology, a growing team that is housed at Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center. Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Early diagnoses and treats cancer patients using a multidisciplinary approach, which includes radiation and surgical oncology and incorporates clinicians who work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality cancer care possible. In practice for over 25 years, Dr. Early has particular interest in caring for people with breast and lung cancers. Regarded by patients, families and colleagues for both her expertise and her compassion, Dr. Early strives to educate patients about their condition and discuss how to choose the best individualized treatment plan. Passionate about research, Dr. Early has participated in clinical trials throughout her professional career and utilizes chemotherapies, medications and targeted modalities to treat cancers of the breast and lung. After graduating from Saint Peter's University with a bachelor's of science in Biology, Dr. Early went on to achieve her master's degree in molecular biology at City University of New York in Brooklyn. She attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed both her internal medicine residency and her fellowship training in hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Early is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Shannon A. Tomita
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Atlantic Women's Cancer Associates

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

    Shannon Tomita, MD, is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with Atlantic Women’s Cancer Associates, specializing in cancers of the female reproductive system. She has comprehensive clinical experience with women of all ages and applies her knowledge and skills to detect, treat, and cure cancer in her patients. With an interest in advancing women’s health, Dr. Tomita is privileged to care for women with cancer and compassionate in her approach. She is proficient in minimally invasive procedures such as gynecologic robotic and laparoscopic surgery and was the recipient of the Resident’s Achievement Award for excellence in laparoscopic surgery by the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. Out of the operating room, she is also skilled at administering chemotherapy as well as targeted and novel therapeutics in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies. In addition to her expertise in managing complex gynecologic cancers Dr. Tomita has collaborated on research into the early detection of gynecologic cancer, understanding the genetics of ovarian cancer, and the treatment of endometrial, ovarian, and other cancers of the female reproductive system. She is a member of the Society of Gynecological Oncology. After earning her degree from the State University of New York Downstate, Dr. Tomita completed her residency at Mount Sinai West/Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, in NYC. Following this, she spent two years in the Mount Sinai Ovarian Cancer Translational Research Lab in the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, after which she pursued fellowship training at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a program at the forefront of providing the highest level of care and robust training in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Tomita is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Tomita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

    Kristyna H. Lee
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Affiliated Dermatologists And Dermatologic Surgeons PA

    182 South Street, Suite 1, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (4.5 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 
     (4.5 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.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Adrian L. Connolly MD LLC

    101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 503, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adrian Connolly is a Dermatologist in West Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Connolly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    205 Ridgedale Ave Ste 4, 
    Florham Park, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Kiken is a Dermatologist in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Kiken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Atopic Dermatitis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Office

    128 Columbia Tpke Ste 201, 
    Florham Park, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Machler is a Dermatologist in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Machler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Office

    417 Main St, 
    Chatham, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Watkins is a Dermatologist in Chatham, New Jersey. Dr. Watkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Giant Congenital Nevus, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Kimberly K. Ruhl MDoffice

    315 East Northfield Road, Suite2A, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Ruhl is a Dermatologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Ruhl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neurocutaneous Melanosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Lewis P. Stolman M.D.

    290 S Livingston Ave Ste 1, 
    Livingston, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Stolman is a Dermatologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Stolman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Tinea Versicolor, Female Pattern Baldness, Malignant Hypertension, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery

    Summit Medical Group Plastic Surgery

    131 Madison Avenue, Suite 120, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Pyo is a Plastic Surgeon in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Pyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Pyo 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 Florham Park, 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 Florham Park, 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 Florham Park, 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 Florham Park, 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 Florham Park, 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 Florham Park, 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 Florham Park, 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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