The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

Find the Top Melanoma Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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

MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Melanoma near Altoona, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

Location
LocationClose
14 providers found
    Michelle M. Boisen
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    UPMC Gynecologic Oncology

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Boisen, MD, specializes in gynecologic oncology and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Women's Health and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and her medical degree at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. Dr. Boisen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Vulvectomy.

    Erin R. Vanness
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    UPMC Dermatology, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Vanness, MD, is a dermatologist and is certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Vanness received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Vanness' clinical interests include treatment and prevention of skin cancers and various skin disorders in adults, older adults and children. Dr. Vanness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Extramammary Paget Disease.

    Neil A. Kaneshiki
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery, Blair Medical Associates

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neil Kaneshiki, MD, specializes in general surgery and wound care and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Altoona Wound Care and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center and medical degree at Robert W. Johnson Medical School. Dr. Kaneshiki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphedema, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Jill Murphy
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Plastic Surgery

    UPMC Plastic Surgery

    1414 9th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jill Murphy, MD, specializes in plastic surgery and wound care and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She practices at Altoona Wound Care and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. She completed her residency at University of Kansas School of Medicine and medical degree at University of Nebraska. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Breast Enlargement In Males, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Alexander B. Olawaiye
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    UPMC Gynecologic Oncology

    2918 6th Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Olawaiye, MD, is a professor of gynecologic oncology at the University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. He specializes in gynecologic malignancies, as well as endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.Dr. Olawaiye is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecologic oncology. He completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and received a medical degree from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, UK. Dr. Olawaiye completed a residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a gynecologic oncology fellowship at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Olawaiye is a member of professional organizations such as the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists, American Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Joint Committee on Cancer. He maintains a research interest in translational and clinical research for endometrial, ovarian, cervical, and vulvar cancers. Dr. Olawaiye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Vulvectomy.

    Mark M. Keating
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Keating, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in tumors and diseases of the blood. He has a particular expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal, kidney, bladder, breast, lung, head and neck, and prostate cancers, as well as chronic leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumors, and benign hematologic disorders. Dr. Keating is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Michal Krauze
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Polish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michal Krauze, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. He has a special interest in breast cancer, colon cancer, gastrointestinal oncology, thoracic oncology, lung cancer, genitourinary oncology, prostate cancer, and malignant hematology. Dr. Krauze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Yuanjue-louann Zhang
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center At UPMC Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Louann Zhang, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in all medical oncology and hematology cases. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Kristopher J. Hansen
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center - Altoona

    800 Howard Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristopher Hansen, DO, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Hansen completed his fellowship at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and medical degree at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Richter Syndrome.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Mckinney is a Dermatologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Epidermoid Cyst, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Allegheny Advanced Dermatology Center

    1800 Grant Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela Kerstetter, MD, specializes in dermatology and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She practices at Allegheny Advanced Dermatology Center and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. She completed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Kerstetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Actinic Keratosis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Sunburn.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Keystone Dermatology And Center For Skin Surgery

    2525 9th Avenue, Suite 2A, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Fulchiero is a Dermatologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fulchiero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringoma, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    UPMC Altoona Surgery Center Lab

    800 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Alkayem is an Oncologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alkayem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma

    UPMC Altoona Surgery Center Lab

    800 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shabbir Ahmad is a Hematologist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis, Hemosiderosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Showing 1-14 of 14

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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 Altoona, PA?

    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