The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Essen, NW

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Essen, NW. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dirk Schadendorf
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dirk Schadendorf
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Dirk Schadendorf practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Schadendorf is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Thilo Gambichler
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Thilo Gambichler
    St Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 
     (14.3 km away)

    Thilo Gambichler practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Gambichler is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Melanoma, and Lichen Sclerosus.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Selma Ugurel
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Selma Ugurel
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Selma Ugurel practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Ugurel is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Fibrosarcoma, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

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    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Cathrin Ritter
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Cathrin Ritter
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Cathrin Ritter practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Ritter is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Melanoma.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ivelina Spassova
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ivelina Spassova
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Ivelina Spassova practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Spassova is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Exfoliative Dermatitis, and Erythroderma.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Nalini Srinivas
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Nalini Srinivas
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Nalini Srinivas practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Srinivas is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Exfoliative Dermatitis, and Erythroderma.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Daniel V. Hoffmann
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Daniel V. Hoffmann
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Daniel Hoffmann practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Hoffmann is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Hepatitis, Hepatitis D, and HIV/AIDS.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Christopher M. Sauer
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Christopher M. Sauer
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Christopher Sauer practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Sauer is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Sepsis.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Linda Kubat
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Linda Kubat
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Linda Kubat practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Kubat is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Exfoliative Dermatitis, and Erythroderma.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Elisabeth Livingstone
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Elisabeth Livingstone
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Elisabeth Livingstone practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Livingstone is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, and Melanoma of the Eye.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Antje Sucker
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Antje Sucker
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Antje Sucker practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Sucker is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, Uveal Melanoma, and Melanoma of the Eye.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ingo Stoffels
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ingo Stoffels
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Ingo Stoffels practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Stoffels is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Varicose Veins, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, and Fasciotomy.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Nessr Abu Rached
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Nessr Abu Rached
    Bochum, NW, DE 
     (12.8 km away)

    Nessr Abu Rached practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Abu Rached is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Acne, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Eggert Stockfleth
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Eggert Stockfleth
    St. Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 
     (14.3 km away)

    Eggert Stockfleth practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Stockfleth is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. They are also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Actinic Keratosis, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Bowen's Disease.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Laura Susok
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Laura Susok
    St Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 
     (14.3 km away)

    Laura Susok practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Ms. Susok is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Thomas P. Meyer
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Thomas P. Meyer
    St. Josef Hospital, 
    Bochum, NW, DE 
     (14.3 km away)

    Thomas Meyer practices practicing medicine in Bochum, Germany. Mr. Meyer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smallpox, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Warts, and Lymphogranuloma Venereum.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Anja Lange
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Anja Lange
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Anja Lange practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Lange is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Georg C. Lodde
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Georg C. Lodde
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Georg Lodde practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Lodde is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Cherry Angioma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Anne Zaremba
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Anne Zaremba
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Anne Zaremba practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Ms. Zaremba is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Cherry Angioma, Erysipelas, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Joachim Klode
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Joachim Klode
    Essen, NW, DE 
     (8.9 km away)

    Joachim Klode practices practicing medicine in Essen, Germany. Mr. Klode is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Varicose Veins, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Essen, NW?

    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 Essen, NW?

    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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctor near Essen, NW?

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    How does MediFind rank Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctors near Essen, NW?

    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 Essen, NW?

    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 Essen, NW?

    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 Essen, NW?

    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 Essen, NW?

    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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