The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in San Jose, CA

Find the Top Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near San Jose, CA. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology

    Sunnyvale Center (401)

    401 Old San Francisco Road, Level 2, 
    Sunnyvale, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Olga Afanasiev is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Afanasiev is rated as a Distinguished provider 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, Melanoma, Psoriasis, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Afanasiev is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. Afanasiev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ping Hu is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nam Cho is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Angiosarcoma, Astrocytoma, and Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).

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    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clara Choi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Hodgkin Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology

    Kenneth A Miller M D Med Corp

    14527 S Bascom Ave, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Miller is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Contact Dermatitis.

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

    Mountain View Center

    Mountain View, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Naomi So is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. So is rated as an Advanced provider 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, Melanoma, Scalded Skin Syndrome, and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. Dr. So is board certified in Dermatology. Dr. So is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    1071 Blossom Hill Rd, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathryn Martires is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Martires is rated as an Experienced provider 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, Granuloma Annulare, Lymphomatoid Papulosis, and Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome. Dr. Martires is board certified in Dermatology - Board Certified.

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

    Interventional Radiology In San Jose

    2589 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lynn Million is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Million is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Mycosis Fungoides.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    125 South Dr., 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Sinha is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endometrial Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Sinha is board certified in Radiation Oncology. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Santa Clara Homestead Medical Center - Radiation Oncology

    Cancer Treatment Center 3800 Homestead Road, 
    Santa Clara, CA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melody Xu is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Santa Clara, California. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Endometrial Cancer. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    Campbell Surgery Center

    3425 S Bascom Ave Ste 100, 
    Campbell, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristelle Lusby is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Campbell, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Lusby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Desmoid Tumor, Infantile Myofibromatosis, and Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Stanford Cancer Center South Bay

    2589 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Pham is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 58 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Stanford Health Care

    2589 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    George Labban is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Labban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Labban is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    Stanford Cancer Center South Bay

    2589 Samaritan Dr, 
    San Jose, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Stone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Los Gatos Radiation Oncology Medical Associates

    15400 National Ave Ste 100, 
    Los Gatos, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Wong is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Gatos, California. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Astrocytoma.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    El Camino Hospital Cancer Center

    2505 Hospital Dr Ste 1, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Dormady is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Dormady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 82 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Cancer Center Mountain View-El Camino Health

    2505 Hospital Dr Ste 1, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jiali Li is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 75 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Robert Bronstone Inc.

    2500 Hospital Dr Bldg 15, 
    Mountain View, CA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shyamali Singhal is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Mountain View, California. Dr. Singhal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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 San Jose, CA?

    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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