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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Millburn, NJ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 131 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Millburn, NJ. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Gynecologic Cancer And Pelvic Surgery

    101 Old Short Hills Road, Suite 400, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (2.6 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.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Adrian L. Connolly MD LLC

    101 Old Short Hills Rd Ste 503, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (4.8 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.

    Dennis A. Lowenthal
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Atlantic Medical Group Hematology & Oncology At Summit

    99 Beauvoir Avenue, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Dennis Lowenthal has dedicated his career to caring for cancer patients, particularly those with lung cancer. He is the medical director of Medical Diagnostics Associates Hematology and Oncology, which is part of the Atlantic Medical Group. He also serves as medical director of Atlantic Health System’s Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center.Growing up in the Bronx, NY, Dr. Lowenthal attended the State University of New York at Buffalo where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in biology. He earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, continued with a medical internship at the Cleveland Clinic, and returned to the Bronx to complete his medical residency and a hematology fellowship at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He subsequently completed a clinical Blood Bank Directors fellowship at the New York Blood Center and then went on to complete a medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center where he served as Chief Fellow and Special Clinical Fellow in AIDS-related malignancies.Dr. Lowenthal considers coming to Overlook Medical Center 32 years ago one of his best life decisions, working with his colleagues to help create the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center. He serves as chairman of the hospital’s Cancer Committee and Cancer Center Executive Committee, and has been the long-standing section chief for Hematology/Oncology. He is co-chairman of Thoracic Oncology and the Thoracic Tumor Board at Atlantic Health System and is the principal investigator for lung cancer clinical trials conducted at Overlook Medical Center – specifically, serving as the principal investigator for the first immunotherapy approved for the treatment of lung cancer. Dr. Lowenthal is a past recipient of Overlook’s Physician Excellence in Clinical Practice award and has been an associate professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and currently the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Lowenthal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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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 
     (9.4 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.

    Joshua A. Strauss
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advanced Care Oncology & Hematology

    385 Morris Avenue, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua A. Strauss, MD, is a hematologist-oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology Associates (ACOHA), part of the Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). He is fellowship-trained and double-board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has more than 15 years of experience taking care of patients with a variety of malignancies and blood disorders. Dr. Strauss especially takes pride in treating his patients with compassion and going the extra mile to deliver the highest quality of care.Dr. Strauss strives to incorporate the most up-to-date knowledge in the field with an approach geared to the needs of each individual patient. He maintains clinical interests in gastrointestinal, urologic and gynecologic cancers, as well as leukemia, lymphoma and benign blood disorders. Dr. Strauss joined ACOHA in 2015.After earning his medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where he graduated with special distinction for research in medical oncology, Dr. Strauss completed his residency in internal medicine at New York University Langone Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in hematology/oncology at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, also in NYC, where he participated in high-level research and published several peer-reviewed articles in gastrointestinal cancer.Dr. Strauss has been voted by physician colleagues as a “Top Doctor” in New Jersey Monthly magazine every year since 2020. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Strauss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Joseph P. Weiner
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology

    33 Overlook Road, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph P. Weiner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained radiation oncologist at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center and CyberKnife Center. He is a member of various tumor boards for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center. He is also the co-founder of the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary and Second Opinion Clinic at Overlook Medical Center. Dr. Weiner is an active member of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center as well.Dr. Weiner is trained to treat all oncologic conditions but has advanced fellowship training and a special interest in both prostate and brain tumors. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on these topics, written numerous book chapters as well as given regional and national lectures at prominent oncologic conferences. Dr. Weiner was previously involved in the training of over 15 resident physicians to become attending Radiation Oncologists, as well as mentored numerous medical students seeking experience in oncology.Dr. Weiner has professional experience with multiple radiation delivery platforms, including fellowship training with the team that invented the CyberKnife Radiosurgery unit. He also has experience with gantry-based linear accelerators such as the Varian TrueBeam. He has previously worked with Proton Beam Therapy, both high-dose rate (HDR) and low-dose rate (LDR) Brachytherapy, and the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery unit. He is able to perform three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT), intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). Dr. Weiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Radiation Induced Meningioma, Oligodendroglioma, and Prostatectomy.

    Joana S. Emmolo
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology At Overlook

    33 Overlook Road, Suite L05, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joana S. Emmolo, MD is a board certified radiation oncologist at Atlantic Health System's Overlook Medical Center and CyberKnife Center. She is a member of various tumor boards for the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center and The Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. Dr. Emmolo has a focus on brain tumors and breast cancer, with a special interest in accelerated and minimally invasive treatment options for both disease sites. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ and served as Chief Resident at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Emmolo speaks Spanish and Italian. In her free time, Dr. Emmolo enjoys spending time with her two young boys and travelling with family. Dr. Emmolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Meningioma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Ashish A. Shah
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advanced Care Oncology And Hematology

    741 Northfield Avenue, Suite 203, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashish Ashvin Shah, DO, MSc, is a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology (ACOHA), part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he has more than 15 years of experience treating blood diseases and various forms of cancer. Dr. Shah’s clinical interests span a wide spectrum, from acute and chronic leukemia to lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic disease, and various types of cancer, including lung, colorectal, breast, ovarian, and neuroendocrine tumors. He has extensive knowledge and experience in these conditions.After earning his osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Shah completed an internal medicine residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He completed a hematology and oncology fellowship also at Robert Wood Johnson. Previously, he completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in neuroscience at Southern Connecticut State University.Prior to joining AMG, Dr. Shah served as director of leukemia/lymphoma services and co-director of the adolescent and young adult oncology program at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for seven years. He also served as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. Dr. Shah joined ACOHA in 2016.Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Osteopathic Association, and American Association of Physicians from India. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Charlesse M. Huannou
    Hematology | Oncology
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advanced Care Oncology And Hematology

    741 Northfield Avenue, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charlesse Pondt-Huannou, MD, is a fellowship-trained hematologist/oncologist with Advanced Care Oncology and Hematology (ACOHA), part of Atlantic Medical Group (AMG). Board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she has more than 15 years of experience treating blood diseases and various forms of cancer. Dr. Pondt-Huannou is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for her patients. She listens thoroughly and takes time to carefully explain everything involved in the patient’s individualized plan of care.Dr. Pondt-Huannou is an expert in the fields of breast and gynecological cancers; hematologic malignancies (myeloma and chronic leukemias and lymphomas); managing complex hematological issues in high-risk obstetric and gynecologic patients; sickle cell disease; and anemia. She is also experienced in the management of liver, bladder, colon, cervical, lung, prostate and pancreatic cancers. She joined ACOHA immediately out of fellowship in 2014.After earning her medical degree from UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ, Dr. Pondt-Huannou completed an internal medicine residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center concurrent with a residency at New York-Presbyterian, Cornell Medical Center, both in New York City. She completed a hematology and oncology fellowship at Albert Einstein College/Montefiore and Jacobi medical centers and Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, NY.Dr. Pondt-Huannou is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Medical Association, and the National Medical Association. She also serves on numerous committees including the Sickle Cell Management Committee at Overlook Medical Center. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Huannou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

    Anita Sultan
    Hematology | Oncology
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advanced Care Oncology And Hematology

    741 Northfield Avenue, 
    West Orange, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Anita Sultan, 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, medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, she has more than 10 years of experience treating blood diseases and various forms of cancer. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and encourages patients to learn as much as they can about their disease and treatments. Dr. Sultan believes arming patients with knowledge of both conventional and complementary anticancer therapies is critical.After earning her medical degree from Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry in Karachi, Pakistan, Dr. Sultan completed an internal medicine residency at Liaquat National Hospital in Karachi and a three-year internal medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX. She then completed a hematology and oncology fellowship also at Texas Tech, where she was named chief fellow and aided in educational program development related to sex and gender-specific health.Dr. Sultan has been published in a multitude of peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented at dozens of national and international medical conferences and symposia. She maintains a special interest in metastatic breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and lung and colorectal cancers.Dr. Sultan speaks English and Urdu. She is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Society of Hematology, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, Ovarian Cancer, and Histiocytosis.

    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Elite in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Office

    100 Madison Ave Fl 3, 
    Morristown, NJ 
     (10.9 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.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Schweiger Dermatology Group, PC

    12 East Willow Street, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allyson Brockman is a Dermatologist in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Brockman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Comedones.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Schweiger Dermatology Group, PC

    12 East Willow Street, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Freeman is a Dermatologist in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Freeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp, Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp, Spirurida Infections, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Schweiger Dermatology Group, PC

    12 East Willow Street, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gail Mauter is a Dermatologist in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Mauter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Associates In Dermatology And Cosmetic Surgery

    12 East Willow Street, 
    Millburn, NJ 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Siegel is a Dermatologist in Millburn, New Jersey. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Jock Itch. Dr. Siegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Office

    55 Morris Ave, 
    Springfield, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Lichtenberg is a Dermatologist in Springfield, New Jersey. Dr. Lichtenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Acne, Erythroderma, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Consultants Of Short Hills

    636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 2H, 
    Short Hills, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richie Lin is a Dermatologist in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Lin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Epidermoid Cyst, Contact Dermatitis, Actinic Keratosis, and Comedones. Dr. Lin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology Consultants Of Short Hills

    636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 2H, 
    Short Hills, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rachel Farley is a Dermatologist in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Farley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Epidermoid Cyst, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Tufted Angioma, and Cerebral Cavernous Malformation. Dr. Farley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dermatology Consultants Of Short Hills

    636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 2H, 
    Short Hills, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Charlotte Vuong is a Dermatologist in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Vuong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Comedones, and Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis. Dr. Vuong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dermatology Consultants Of Short Hills

    636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 2H, 
    Short Hills, NJ 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Dunec is a Dermatologist in Short Hills, New Jersey. Dr. Dunec is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Comedones, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma. Dr. Dunec is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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 Millburn, 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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