The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Melanoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 44759 doctor with experience in Melanoma. Of these, 36913 are Experienced, 5915 are Advanced, 1479 are Distinguished and 310 are Elite.

Location
LocationClose
44,759 providers found
    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

    160 E 53rd St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Postow is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Postow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Sinus Cancer, and Liver Embolization.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

    450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Carvajal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Carvajal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Penn Endocrine And Oncologic Surgery Perelman 3rd Floor

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Giorgos Karakousis is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karakousis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Karakousis is board certified in Surgery, 2008. Dr. Karakousis is currently accepting new patients.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Elite in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diwakar Davar, MBBS, M.Sc is an assistant professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist. He specializes in the management of advanced melanoma and the development of early phase studies to test novel immunotherapeutic approaches to treat advanced cancers.;. Dr. Davar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Davar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Davar is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kim Margolin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Margolin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Testicular Cancer. Dr. Margolin is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine | Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Internal Medicine | Oncology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 9, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    David Mcdermott is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Melanoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Mcdermott is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Elite in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    9500 Euclid Avenue, A60, Cleveland Clinic, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Gastman is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gastman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, Tissue Biopsy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Gastman is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery, 2006.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 3rd Floor West

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynn Schuchter is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schuchter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. Dr. Schuchter is board certified in Medical Oncology, 1989 and Internal Medicine, 1985. Dr. Schuchter is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Oncology | Surgical Oncology
    11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Faries is an Oncologist and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Faries is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Faries is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma
    4805 Northeast Glisan Street, Suite 11N-1, 
    Portland, OR 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Curti is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Curti is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Swetter is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Swetter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Italian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John M. Kirkwood, MD, is a professor of medicine, dermatology, and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kirkwood directs the Melanoma Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and specializes in melanoma research and the prevention and early detection of melanoma, as well as the treatment of advanced disease and adjuvant therapy of resectable disease. Dr. Kirkwood is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Uveal Melanoma. Dr. Kirkwood is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kirkwood is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

    2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Kashani is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kashani is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kashani is board certified in Dermatology - Board Certified. Dr. Kashani is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    676 N St Clair St Ste 1600, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pedram Gerami is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Gerami is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Gerami is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology - Dermatology (Certified).

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Center

    201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lipson is an internationally-recognized skin cancer and immunotherapy specialist at Johns Hopkins. He received his medical degree in 2005 from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, where he graduated with distinction in research. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Dr. Lipson leads cutting edge clinical trials for patients with melanoma and other skin cancers. As a member of the Johns Hopkins Melanoma and Cancer Immunology Programs, he focuses on evaluating novel therapies for patients with high-risk or advanced disease. Dr. Lipson’s publications include the first reports of organ transplant recipients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors for advanced cancer, and the first description of kidney retransplantation performed after immunotherapy–related organ rejection. Based on his published work, Dr. Lipson initiated a clinical trial testing a novel combination of immune-based therapies for kidney transplant recipients with advanced selected cancers. Results from this trial - the first of its kind - were reported in 2022 at an international oncology meeting. Dr. Lipson is a leader in the clinical development of relatlimab, an antibody blocking the LAG-3 immune checkpoint. He leads a phase 2 trial testing combination immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy—including anti-LAG-3—for patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma. In June 2021, Dr. Lipson presented findings from the first phase 3 study establishing the LAG-3 pathway as the third immune checkpoint pathway in history, after CTLA-4 and PD-1, for which blockade has clinical benefit. This trial supported the FDA's approval of a new therapy for patients with advanced melanoma. In addition to his research activities, Dr. Lipson is an educator in the field of cancer immunotherapy. Many of his lectures focus on the management of immune-mediated drug toxicities associated with novel cancer drugs. Dr. Lipson conducts regular clinical practices in Baltimore, Maryland and at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. as part of the multidisciplinary Melanoma Program at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Lipson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Lipson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Abramson Cancer Center Perelman 3rd Floor West

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Amaravadi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Amaravadi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neural Crest Tumor, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Amaravadi is board certified in Medical Oncology, 2006. Dr. Amaravadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    111 South 11th Street, The Bodine Center, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Takami Sato is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sato is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Awake Craniotomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Sato is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Skin Cancer Center Hauppauge

    800 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 
    Hauppauge, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashfaq Marghoob is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Hauppauge, New York. Dr. Marghoob is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Elite in Melanoma

    Emory Winship Cancer Institute

    1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgC, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lawson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 52 years. Dr. Lawson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Lawson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1979.

    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    MGFC Pediatric Dermatology Program

    50 Staniford St Ste 200, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hensin Tsao is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tsao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Showing 1-20 of 44,759

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 me?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy