The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Iowa, US

Find the Top Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Iowa, US. Of these, 60 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Swick is a Dermatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Swick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Yen Liu
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1421 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yen Liu is a Dermatologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Internal Medicine

    Epiphany Dermatology Of Iowa PLC.

    5264 Council St NE Ste 700, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John H Wollner is an Internal Medicine provider in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. H Wollner 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, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.

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    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marta Hemmingson is a Dermatologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hemmingson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma.

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

    North Iowa Mercy Clinics

    1421 4th St SW, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Karkos is a Dermatologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Karkos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Plaque Psoriasis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Psoriasis.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology

    University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Laux is a Hematologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Laux is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Melanoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Cancer Services-Quad Cities

    1351 Kimberly Rd Ste 200, 
    Bettendorf, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carryn Anderson is a Radiation Oncologist in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, and Thymectomy.

    John Martens
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Radiation Oncology

    411 Laurel Street, Suite C100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Martens is a Radiation Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Martens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.

    Kevin Orcutt
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Orcutt is a Radiation Oncologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Orcutt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Laryngeal Cancer.

    Rachel Hupke
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Physician Assistant | Hematology Oncology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Physician Assistant | Hematology Oncology | Oncology

    MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center

    1000 4th Street Southwest, 
    Mason City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Hupke is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Mason City, Iowa. Ms. Hupke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). She is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants.

    Meng Gan
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center

    200 E. Ridgeway Avenue, 0, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meng Gan is a Radiation Oncologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Gan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Iowa Health Care

    411 Laurel St Ste A300, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Graff is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Graff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are B-Cell Lymphoma, Plasmacytoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Mission Cancer And Blood PLLC

    1221 Pleasant St Ste 100, 
    Des Moines, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Behrens is an Oncologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Behrens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, 
    Cedar Rapids, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Wood is a Hematologist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, 
    Ames, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Merchant is a Hematologist in Ames, Iowa. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

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

    Heartland Oncology & Hematology PLLC

    1 Edmundson Pl Ste 100, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sakeer Hussain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    200 E Ridgeway Ave Ste 400, 
    Waterloo, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mukund Nadipuram is an Oncologist in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Nadipuram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Smith is a Radiation Oncologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gliosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Greater Regional Medical Center

    1700 W Townline St, 
    Creston, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Wehbe is a Hematologist in Creston, Iowa. Dr. Wehbe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    State University Of Iowa

    200 Hawkins Dr, 
    Iowa City, IA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Hisakazu Hoshi is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hoshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Hoshi is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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