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Last Updated: 04/29/2026

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    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion

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

    Sandra D'angelo is an Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. D'angelo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Liver Embolization. Dr. D'angelo is currently accepting new patients.

    Renata Ferrarotto
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    210 Ashville Ave # 408, 
    Cary, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Renata Ferrarotto is an Oncologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Ferrarotto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Piotr L. Rutkowski
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Cracow Branch, 
    Krakow, MA, PL 

    Piotr Rutkowski practices in Krakow, Poland. Mr. Rutkowski is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Bartosz Chmielowski
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bartosz Chmielowski is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chmielowski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Vulvectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    MN - Cancer

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Mansfield is an Oncologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mansfield is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Mesothelioma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Thymectomy.

    Jessica C. Hassel
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Heidelberg, BW, DE 

    Jessica Hassel practices in Heidelberg, Germany. Ms. Hassel is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

    Razelle Kurzrock
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Clinical Cancer Center-Froedtert Hospital

    8800 W Doyne Ave, 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Razelle Kurzrock is an Oncologist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Kurzrock is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Castleman Disease, Multicentric Castleman Disease (MCD), Lymphoid Hyperplasia, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Paolo A. Ascierto
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Naples, IT 

    Paolo Ascierto practices in Naples, Italy. Mr. Ascierto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Nicola D. Fazio
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Milan, IT 

    Nicola Fazio practices in Milan, Italy. Mr. Fazio is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus

    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, 
    Tampa, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Brohl is an Oncologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Brohl is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Angiosarcoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Brohl is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glenn Hanna is an Oncologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and NUT Carcinoma.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Candiolo, IT 

    Giovanni Grignani practices in Candiolo, Italy. Mr. Grignani is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Osteosarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hysterectomy.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Paris, FR 

    Celeste Lebbe practices in Paris, France. Ms. Lebbe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge

    136 Mountainview Blvd, 
    Basking Ridge, NJ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ciara Kelly is an Oncologist in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Liposarcoma. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    SCRI Oncology Partners Group

    335 24th Ave N Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Spigel is an Oncologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Spigel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Spigel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tanner Johanns is an Oncologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Johanns is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Ansstas is a Hematologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ansstas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Melanoma, Glioma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Nagashree Seetharamu
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center

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

    Nagashree Seetharamu, MD, MBBS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology and Hospice/Palliative medicine, she specializes in cancers of the head and neck and thoracic malignancies (lung cancer, mesothelioma, thymic tumors). She maintains an active clinical practice at the Monter Cancer Center where she focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multidisciplinary care. Dr. Seetharamu has established her reputation at the national level through her active involvement, and leadership within influential oncology organizations that steer the direction of clinical cancer care and research across the United States, and globally. She is a full member of both the Cancer Prevention Committee and Respiratory Committee of Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. This is a national, NCI-sponsored, cooperative group that develops, fund and conducts clinical trials at many academic and community oncology centers across the country. In her position on these committees, she collaborates with clinical research experts across the country to establish standards-of-care, oversees the conduct of existing clinical trials, develops innovative and impactful hypotheses, and formulate future clinical trials. Dr. Seetharamu is the institutional principal investigator on over 10 clinical trials, has co-authored over 50 publications and book chapters and is a sought after speaker at various regional, national and international events related to Head and Neck and Thoracic cancer. Dr. Seetharamu is also Associate Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she provides hands-on involvement in the recruitment, education and mentorship of future generations of physicians. Dr. Seetharamu trained in internal medicine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and in hematology/oncology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Seetharamu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Kelly G. Paulson
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Hematology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Hematology
    1221 Madison Street, Arnold Pavilion, Suite 200, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Paulson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Paulson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Paulson is currently accepting new patients.

    Timothy Chan
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Chan is a Radiation Oncologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Chan has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Brain Tumor.

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    Last Updated: 04/29/2026

    What is the definition of Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

    Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive skin cancer. It usually develops as a single, painless, bump on sun-exposed skin. The bump may be skin-colored or red-violet, and tends to grow rapidly over weeks to months. It may spread quickly to surrounding tissues, nearby lymph nodes, or more distant parts of the body. Factors associated with developing MCC include increasing age, fair skin, a history of extensive sun exposure, chronic immune suppression, and the Merkel cell polyomavirus. The Merkel cell polyomavirus has been detected in most people who have MCC.

    When should I see a Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Merkel Cell Carcinoma 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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