The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 45 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Kim A. Margolin
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    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, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Choriocarcinoma. Dr. Margolin is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard Essner
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    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, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, 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 
     (2.9 miles away)
    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, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Faries is currently accepting new patients.

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    Bartosz Chmielowski
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bartosz Chmielowski is a Hematologist 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.

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

    Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles

    11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omid Hamid is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hamid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Medulloblastoma.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 216, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Soriano is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Soriano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bowen's Disease, and Actinic Keratosis.

    Steven O'day
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven O'day is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. O'day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Prostate Cancer.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leland Foshag is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Foshag is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Foshag is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-West Los Angeles

    11800 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Moyers is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Moyers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

    Frederick Eilber
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plaza, Suite 120, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frederick Eilber is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eilber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Synovial Sarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, and Liposarcoma.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Glaspy is a Hematologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Glaspy has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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

    Cedars Sinai Dermatology

    99 N La Cienega Blvd Ste 202, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Gharavi is a Dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Gharavi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Bowen's Disease.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    2001 Santa Monica Blvd, #780w, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Decio Rangel is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Rangel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

    Premiere Oncology A Medical Corporation

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Mead is a Hematologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mead is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic And Research Institute-Santa Monica

    1919 Santa Monica Blvd # 4, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inderjit Mehmi is a Hematologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Mehmi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Vitrectomy.

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

    John Wayne Cancer Institute Clinical Laboratory

    2200 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Khader is a Surgical Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Khader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Wollman is a Radiation Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Wollman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Intraductal Papilloma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Astrocytoma. Dr. Wollman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Przemyslaw Twardowski is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Twardowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Twardowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Goldfarb is a General Surgeon in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Goldfarb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Goldfarb is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Chaiken is a Radiation Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chaiken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gliosarcoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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