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    MediFind found 459 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near California, US. Of these, 373 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced, 17 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    459 providers found
      Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology
      Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Zaba is a Dermatologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Zaba has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Dermatomyositis, and DRESS Syndrome.

      Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology
      Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Siegrid Yu is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

      Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology
      Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sunil Reddy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Prostatectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Laleh G. Melstrom
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Laleh Melstrom is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Melstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

      Christiane S. Querfeld
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1601 Avocado Ave, 
      Newport Beach, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Christiane Querfeld is a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Querfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), T-Cell Lymphoma, and Sezary Syndrome.

      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Otolaryngology | General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      10833 Le Conte Ave, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Kang is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Radiation Oncology
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Radiation Oncology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 E Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sagus Sampath is a Radiation Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Sampath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Prostatectomy.

      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 E Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Badri Modi is a Dermatologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Modi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD), Graft Versus Host Disease (GvHD), Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, and Bone Graft.

      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      1500 Duarte Rd, 
      Duarte, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vijay Trisal is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Duarte, California. Dr. Trisal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Gastrectomy.

      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      General Surgery

      City Of Hope Medical Foundation

      209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
      South Pasadena, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Isaac Paz is a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, California. Dr. Paz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrectomy.

      Adil I. Daud
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Oncology | Hematology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Oncology | Hematology

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adil Daud is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Daud is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pauline Funchain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Funchain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kim Margolin is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Margolin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Testicular Cancer, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. Dr. Margolin is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Katy Tsai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Tsai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Uveal Melanoma.

      Mohammed Kashani
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

      CPMC Cancer Center, Pacific Campus | 2351 Clay Street

      2351 Clay Street, Suite 501, 
      San Francisco, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohammed Kashani is a Dermatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kashani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Kashani is currently accepting new patients.

      Olga Afanasiev
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Dermatology

      Sunnyvale Center (401)

      401 Old San Francisco Road, Level 2, 
      Sunnyvale, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Olga Afanasiev is a Dermatologist in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Afanasiev is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Psoriasis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Afanasiev is currently accepting new patients.

      Bartosz Chmielowski
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Hematology | Oncology

      The Regents Of The University Of California

      900 Weyburn Place, Suite 14 171, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Bartosz Chmielowski is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chmielowski is rated as a Distinguished 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.

      Richard Essner
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Surgical Oncology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Surgical Oncology
      2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
      Santa Monica, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Richard Essner is a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Essner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Liposarcoma, Myxoid Liposarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Essner is currently accepting new patients.

      Mark B. Faries
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Oncology | Surgical Oncology
      Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Oncology | Surgical Oncology
      11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
      Los Angeles, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mark Faries is an Oncologist and a Surgical Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Faries is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Faries is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology
      Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
      Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Plaxe is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Plaxe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 in California, 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctor in California, 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctors in California, 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctors in California, 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctor in California, 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 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 in California, 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 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 in California, US?

      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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