The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in West Hollywood, CA

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The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors near West Hollywood, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near West Hollywood, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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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 
     (4.1 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.

    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 
     (6.1 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.

    Kim A. Margolin
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (7.5 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.

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    Richard Essner
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (7.5 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.

    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 
     (1.9 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.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    1300 North Vermont Avenue, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Kang is a Radiation Oncologist 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 Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gino In is an Oncologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. In is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Dermatology-Beverly Hills

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

    Daniel Bach is a Dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Bach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Melanoma, and Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome.

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

    Jasmine Onyeka Obioha MD Inc.

    8484 Wilshire Blvd Ste 620, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jasmine Obioha is a Dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Obioha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, Comedones, and Actinic Keratosis.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 216, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 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.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    1515 N Vermont Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amanda Rosenthal is a Dermatologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Pathology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Pathology

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wonwoo Shon is a Pathologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Shon has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pyogenic Granuloma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Hemangioma.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Zumsteg is a Radiation Oncologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Zumsteg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 550, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.4 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.

    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 
     (4.7 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.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    11818 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (6.1 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.

    Mihran H. Shirinian
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Comprehensive Oncology Hematology Center

    1505 Wilson Terr, Ste 340, 
    Glendale, CA 
     (9.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Armenian, French
    Accepting New Patients

    To provide state of the art medical care for our patients in a friendly, and compassionate setting. Dr. Shirinian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL), Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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

    City Of Hope Medical Foundation

    209 Fair Oaks Ave, 
    South Pasadena, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Trisal is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in South Pasadena, 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, Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome, and Rhabdoid Tumor.

    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 
     (12.8 miles away)
    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.

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

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Shiao is a Radiation Oncologist in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Shiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Metastatic Brain Tumor.

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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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, 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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