The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Fleming Island, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Fleming Island, FL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    2370 Market Dr, 
    Fleming Island, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Susmitha Vaka is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fleming Island, Florida. Dr. Vaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Vaka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaka is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    2370 Market Dr, 
    Fleming Island, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Tanzler is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Fleming Island, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tanzler 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Tanzler is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Tanzler is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    2370 Market Dr, 
    Fleming Island, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Bahari is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Fleming Island, Florida. Dr. Bahari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Bahari is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Bahari is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    2370 Market Dr, 
    Fleming Island, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Cassidy is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Fleming Island, Florida. Dr. Cassidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Glossectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cassidy is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Cassidy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    2370 Market Dr, 
    Fleming Island, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mehdi Moezi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fleming Island, Florida. Dr. Moezi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Moezi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Moezi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    300 Saint Elizabeth Way Ste 230, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suprith Badarinath is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Badarinath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Badarinath is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Badarinath is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ackerman Cancer Center

    10881 San Jose Blvd, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scot Ackerman is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Ackerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Lung Cancer.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    5742 Booth Rd Ste A, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Unni Thomas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    14546 Old St Augustine Rd Ste 317, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Safeer Ashraf is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Ashraf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashraf is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Integrated Community Oncology Network LLC

    14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 105, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Augspurger is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Augspurger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    7015 A C Skinner Pkwy Bldg 100, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miten Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pulmonary Embolism, and Dehydration. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1235 San Marco Blvd Ste 1, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Anderson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Anderson 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 Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, Bone Tumor, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    5742 Booth Rd Ste A, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yousif Abubakr is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Abubakr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Abubakr is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abubakr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cancer Specialists Of North Florida

    5742 Booth Rd Ste A, 
    Jacksonville, FL 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bijoy Telivala is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Telivala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cor Pulmonale, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Splenectomy. Dr. Telivala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Telivala is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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 Fleming Island, FL?

    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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