The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in South Carolina, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 372 doctor with experience in Melanoma near South Carolina, US. Of these, 289 are Experienced, 64 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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    Steven D. Trocha
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute Multidisciplinary Center – Faris Rd.

    890 West Faris Road, Suite 320, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Trocha is a Surgical Oncologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Trocha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Trocha is currently accepting new patients.

    Joe J. Stephenson
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Faris Rd.

    900 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joe Stephenson is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Stephenson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Melanoma, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Stephenson is currently accepting new patients.

    Larry E. Puls
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Faris Rd.

    900 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Puls is an Oncologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Puls is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Puls is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    New Beginnings Health Services

    176 Dermis Ave, 
    Hardeeville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidney Smith is a Dermatologist in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Melanoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Comedones.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Anderson Area Cancer Center

    2000 E Greenville Street, Suite 5000, 
    Anderson, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Doster is an Oncologist in Anderson, South Carolina. Dr. Doster is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lynch Syndrome, Richter Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Distinguished in Melanoma

    Office

    3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 500, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Greta Zimmerman is a Dermatologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Melanoma.

    William J. Cook
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology | General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatologic Surgery At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Ave, 3rd Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Joel Cook grew up in Northeast Tennessee and came to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston where he graduated magna cum laude. Enamored with Charleston, he remained here for his medical school education at MUSC where he graduated second in his class. Following medical school, he completed an internship in internal medicine at the University of Virginia. His dermatology residency was at MUSC. He then completed the prestigious fellowship in Mohs and dermatologic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Shadyside in 1997.Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Cook joined the faculty of the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. He currently is a professor of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery and the division head of Dermatologic Surgery. He has held many national appointments including the board of directors of the American College of Mohs Surgery. He has published extensively on varied topics in cutaneous oncology and reconstructive dermatologic surgery. He is the director of the fellowship training program in Dermatologic Surgery.Dr. Cook is regarded as one of the country's leading experts on Mohs and reconstructive dermatologic surgery and frequently lectures at national and international meetings. His area of expertise is Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive dermatologic surgery. His special interest is flap reconstruction of post-surgical facial defects. Dr. Cook has completed over 55,000 Mohs procedures. Dr. Cook has participated in several multicenter national clinical trials for Mohs surgery and melanoma treatments. Dr. Cook is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Keloids, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Trichoepithelioma.

    Dirk M. Elston
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    Dermatology | General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatology At West Ashley Medical Pavilion

    2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Dirk Elston is professor and chairman of the Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He is the editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and served as president of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology. He is an honorary professor at China Medical University in Shenyang, China and guest professor at the Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University in Changsha, China. He is an honorary member of the German Society of Dermatology.Dr. Elston is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, did his dermatology residency at Walter Reed Medical Center and a dermatopathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is the author of over 400 peer reviewed publications, is one of three authors of Andrews Diseases of the Skin,. Dr. Elston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Kimura Disease, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome.

    David J. Cole
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Melanoma
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    MUSC Health Surgical Oncology At Hollings Cancer Center

    86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Hollings Cancer Center, 3rd Floor, 
    Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    President David J. Cole, M.D. FACS, received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from New Mexico State University and he received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York. He interned and completed his residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the NIH/NCI Surgery Branch in Bethesda.Dr. Cole came to MUSC in 1994. In 2003 he was named the A. McKoy Rose, Jr. M.D. endowed chair in surgical oncology and was selected as chairman for the Department of Surgery in September of 2007. Dr. Cole was then elected president of MUSC Physicians in 2013. He held these esteemed titles until becoming president of MUSC on July 1, 2014.Dr. Cole is board certified through the American Board of Surgery with a primary clinical field of interest in breast cancer as well as melanoma and sarcoma. He has a strong research background with more than 17 years of continuous funding by the NIH. He recently stepped down after seven years as the medical director for the center for cellular therapy in order to concentrate on the needs surrounding his newest role. His research at the center focused on novel cancer vaccine development and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Cole is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

    Jeffrey W. Elder
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Faris Rd.

    900 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Elder is an Oncologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Elder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Elder is currently accepting new patients.

    Virginia L. Clyburn
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Palmetto Radiation Oncology, PA

    130 North Washington Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Clyburn is a Radiation Oncologist in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Clyburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Vulvar Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Clyburn is currently accepting new patients.

    Jim C. Chow
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology

    Columbia Skin Clinic

    3600 Forest Drive, Suite 400, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jim Chow is a Dermatologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Chow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients.

    Allison L. Cashman
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    Columbia Skin Clinic – Irmo

    7039 St Andrews Road, 
    Irmo, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Allison Cashman is a Dermatologist in Irmo, South Carolina. Dr. Cashman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Congenital Nevus, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Neurocutaneous Melanosis. Dr. Cashman is currently accepting new patients.

    Shirnett M. Matthews
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Faris Rd.

    900 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shirnett Matthews is a Radiation Oncologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvar Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

    Ki Y. Chung
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Oncology | Hematology Oncology

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Spartanburg

    2400 Boiling Springs Road, 
    Boiling Springs, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ki Chung is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. Dr. Chung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

    John J. O'connell
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Prisma Health Cancer Institute – Faris Rd.

    900 West Faris Road, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John O'connell is a Radiation Oncologist in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. O'connell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, and Gliosarcoma. Dr. O'connell is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas O. Young
    Advanced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    Prisma Health General Surgery–Eastside

    200 Patewood Drive, Suite B260, 
    Greenville, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Young is a General Surgeon in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Young is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

    Jane Scribner
    Advanced in Melanoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Melanoma
    General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatology At East Cooper Medical Pavilion

    1600 Midtown Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Mount Pleasant, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Scribner, MD, specializes in Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery and is located in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Scribner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Bowen's Disease, Melanoma, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Anne H. Leclercq
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Dermatology | General Surgery

    MUSC Health Dermatology At North Area Medical Pavilion

    8992 University Blvd, 2nd Floor, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anne LeClercq grew up in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She then worked in Fairfax, Virginia for four years as a medical consultant before attending medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed an internship in internal medical at the University of Virginia and a dermatology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She now sees patients in Mount Pleasant and North Charleston. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the South Carolina Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology. Her special interests include general, surgical and pediatric dermatology. Dr. Leclercq is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Hives, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Anne S. Hutchison
    Advanced in Melanoma
    Advanced in Melanoma

    South Carolina Oncology Associates

    166 Stoneridge Drive, 
    Columbia, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anne Hutchison is an Oncologist in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hutchison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hutchison is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Melanoma?

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

    When should I see a Melanoma doctor in South Carolina, US?

    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 in South Carolina, US?

    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 in South Carolina, US?

    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 in South Carolina, US?

    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 in South Carolina, US?

    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 in South Carolina, US?

    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 in South Carolina, US?

    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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