The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Rio Rancho, NM

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The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Rio Rancho, NM

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 49 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 43 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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49 providers found
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    UNM Health Dermatology Clinic

    1021 Medical Arts Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Durkin is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Durkin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Darier Disease, Actinic Keratosis, and Localized Scleroderma.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    UNM Health Dermatology Clinic

    1021 Medical Arts Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Therese Holguin is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Holguin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Bullous Pemphigoid, Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Pemphigus Vulgaris.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1021 Medical Arts Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikifor Konstantinov is an Internal Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Konstantinov has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Localized Scleroderma, and Dermatomyositis.

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    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology

    Presbyterian Rust Medical Center

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ethan Binder is a Hematologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Binder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Choriocarcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    2400 Unser Blvd Se, Suite 8100, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    Kevin Hudenko is a General Surgeon in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Hudenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Presbyterian Rust Medical Center

    2400 Unser Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farrukh Ashraf is a Hematologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Thrombocytopenia, Anemia, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Rio Grande Dermatology PC

    4545 Alameda Blvd NE Ste G, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michaela Jacobs is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Jacobs has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Rio Grande Dermatology PC

    4545 Alameda Blvd NE Ste G, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karel Ortiz is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Fetal Cystic Hygroma, and Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Rio Grande Dermatology PC

    4545 Alameda Blvd NE Ste G, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Iona Chapman is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Pyogenic Granuloma, Actinic Keratosis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center Of NM PC

    5120 Masthead St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Davis is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Bowen's Disease, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center Of NM PC

    5120 Masthead St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David A Davis is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. A Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Sunburn.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center Of NM PC

    5120 Masthead St NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Chang is a Dermatologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Sunburn, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.

    Barbara Mcaneny
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barbara Mcaneny is an Internal Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Mcaneny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Mcaneny is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southwest Medical Associates, LLC

    4705 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Suite 101, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Ridgeway is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ridgeway is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregg Franklin is a Radiation Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Sanchez is an Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Sanchez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Sanchez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sofia Cardenas is an Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Cardenas 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, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Cardenas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Bucci is a Radiation Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Bucci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Giudice is an Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Giudice is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

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

    New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants LTD.

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clevius Curry is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Curry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Leukocytosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Melanoma?

    Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and develops in cells (melanocytes) that make the pigment (melanin) for skin color.  Melanoma is characterized by an irregularly-shaped skin growth that can be a variety of colors, such as white, pink, red, brown, black, or blue, can develop from an existing mole that becomes cancerous, or can appear as a separate skin growth.  There are three subtypes of melanoma: 1) acral lentiginous melanoma, 2) juvenile melanoma, and 3) malignant lentigo melanoma. While melanoma more frequently appears on skin (cutaneous melanoma) that is occasionally exposed to the sun, this cancer can also appear in other areas of the body that have little or no exposure to the sun (acral lentiginious melanoma), such as the scalp, palms, genitals, toes, and soles of the feet (hidden melanoma). More rarely, melanoma can also form in the eyes (ocular melanoma) or inside the nose or throat. While melanoma can appear at any age, it occurs more frequently in older people between the ages of 50 and 70 (malignant lentigo melanoma); however, the rates of melanoma have been increasing over the last thirty years, as well as appearing more frequently in young adults. Juvenile melanoma can be either a cancerous or non-cancerous form of melanoma and usually occurs before puberty. Melanoma tumors are more commonly found on the back in men and on the legs in women. While melanoma more commonly affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis), as the cancer grows, involving more layers of skin, it can also spread to other parts of the body (metastasize). Melanoma is classified by the following stages: Stage 0 (Melanoma in situ) – In this stage of melanoma, abnormal cells that produce melanin (melanocytes) are present in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) and may become cancerous and spread (metastasize). Stage I (IA & IB) – In this stage of melanoma, the tumor is no larger than 1 millimeter thick, with or without a break in the skin (IA), or the tumor is more than 1, but not more than 2, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin (IB). Stage II (IIA, IIB, & IIC) – In this stage of melanoma, the tumor is no larger than 1, but not more than 2, millimeters thick, with a break in the skin, or the tumor is more than 2, but not more than 4, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin (IIA), or the tumor is more than 2, but not more than 4, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin (IIB), or the tumor is more than 4 millimeters thick, with a break in the skin (IIC). Stage III (IIIA, IIIB, IIIC, & IIID) - In this stage of melanoma, the tumor is not larger than 1 millimeter thick, with a break in the skin, or not larger than 2 millimeters, without a break in the skin, and the cancer has spread to multiple lymph nodes, or it is unknown where the primary cancer began, or the cancer is found in 1 lymph node, and there is tumor spread (metastases) on or under the skin, or the tumor is no larger than 1 millimeter thick, with a break in the skin, or not larger than 2 millimeters thick, without a break in the skin, and one of the following has also been found: 1) the cancer has spread to 1-to-3 lymph nodes, or there are microscopic tumors or tumor spread (metastasis) on or under the skin, or the tumor is larger than 1, but not more than 2, millimeters thick, with a break in the skin, or larger than 2, but not more than 4, millimeters thick, without a break in the skin. Stage IV – In this stage melanoma, the cancer has spread (metastasized) to other parts of the body, such as distant lymph nodes, soft tissue, muscle, the brain, spinal cord, lung, liver, gastrointestinal tract, and bone, and the cancer may have spread far from the primary tumor.

    When should I see a Melanoma doctor near Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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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