The 20 Best Melanoma Doctors Near Me in colonial heights, VA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Melanoma near colonial heights, VA. Of these, 10 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Lisa C. Edsall
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Lisa C. Edsall
    Dermatology
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    Dermatology Associates Of VA PC

    280 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway, Suite 4, 
    Colonial Heights, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    804-526-7364
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lisa Edsall is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Edsall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Rosacea. Dr. Edsall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma
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    Dermatology Associates Of VA PC

    280 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway, Suite 4, 
    Colonial Heights, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    804-526-7364
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Angela Sprigle is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Sprigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 78 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Sprigle is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma
    Experienced in Melanoma
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    Dermatology Associates Of VA PC

    280 Charles H. Dimmock Parkway, Suite 4, 
    Colonial Heights, VA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    804-526-7364
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kim Panzarella is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Dr. Panzarella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Universal Acquired Melanosis. Dr. Panzarella is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Maura K. Hagan
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Maura K. Hagan
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
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    Virginia Cancer Institute - Southside Regional

    263 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maura Hagan is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Hagan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Hagan is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hagan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Will R. Voelzke
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Will R. Voelzke
    Hematology Oncology
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    Virginia Cancer Institute - Southside Regional

    263 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Will Voelzke is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Voelzke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Voelzke is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), (Internal Medicine, Hematology), and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Voelzke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Purvi K. Shah
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Purvi K. Shah
    Hematology | Hematology Oncology
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    Virginia Cancer Institute - Southside Regional

    263 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    804-431-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Purvi Shah is a Hematologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dehydration, Lynch Syndrome, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Shah is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology) and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Shobha R. Nalluri
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Shobha R. Nalluri
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Cancer Institute - Southside Regional

    263 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    804-431-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shobha Nalluri is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Nalluri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Nalluri is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nalluri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Nishanth Sukumaran
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Nishanth Sukumaran
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Cancer Institute

    263 Medical Park Blvd, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Nishanth Sukumaran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Sukumaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Sukumaran is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sukumaran is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Nathan E. Langer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Nathan E. Langer
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Cancer Institute - Southside Regional

    263 Medical Park Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Petersburg, VA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    804-431-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Langer is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Petersburg, Virginia. Dr. Langer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Langer is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology), (Internal Medicine, Hematology), (Internal Medicine), and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Langer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Yogesh K. Gandhi
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Melanoma

    Dr. Yogesh K. Gandhi
    Hematology Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Cancer Institute

    4730 Puddledock Road, Suite 100, 
    Prince George, VA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
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    Yogesh Gandhi is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Prince George, Virginia. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melanoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombocytopenia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Gandhi is board certified in (Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology) and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gandhi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 colonial heights, VA?

    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 colonial heights, VA?

    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 do I find the best Melanoma doctor near colonial heights, VA?

    You can find a Melanoma doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Melanoma doctors near colonial heights, VA?

    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 colonial heights, VA?

    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 colonial heights, VA?

    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 colonial heights, VA?

    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 colonial heights, VA?

    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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