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

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The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 183 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Illinois, US. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sunandana Chandra is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chandra has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Jerry X. Liu
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerry Liu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Liu 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, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Joslyn M. Albright
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion Breast Surgery

    4440 W 95th St 8th Fl, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joslyn Albright is a Surgical Oncologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Albright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandeep Chunduri is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Chunduri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Thomas D. Weyburn
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Infusion Center

    525 E Congress Pkwy, Ste 300, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Weyburn is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Weyburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Bruce Brockstein
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Otolaryngology | Dentistry
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Oncology | Otolaryngology | Dentistry

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Brockstein, MD, a medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating head and neck cancers, soft tissue and bone sarcomas, and melanoma. He also serves as medical director of the Kellogg Cancer Centers at Evanston, Highland Park and Swedish Hospitals, and as division head of hematology and oncology. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Brockstein is committed to patient-centered care and expanding access to comprehensive cancer services within the health system. Dr. Brockstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Mesenchymoma.

    Jon M. Richards
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute

    1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Richards is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Richards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Todd Baker
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Plastic Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 640, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Baker is a Plastic Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.

    William J. O'brien
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William O'brien is a General Surgeon in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Cholecystitis, Carotid Artery Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

    Timothy M. Kuzel
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    15300 West Ave Ste 100A, 
    Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Kuzel is an Oncologist in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Kuzel has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Melanoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Joseph Clark
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    2160 S 1st Ave Bldg 112, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Clark is an Oncologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Clark is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Catherine K. Leonard
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology Consultants, Ltd

    27750 W Highway 22, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Catherine Leonard is a Radiation Oncologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

    Neal Andruska
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    4405 Weaver Pkwy, 
    Waterman, IL 
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Andruska is a Radiation Oncologist in Waterman, Illinois. Dr. Andruska has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and 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, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.

    Shaina A. Rozell
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shaina Rozell is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rozell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    2160 S First Ave, Maguire Center, Rm. 2944, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahman Emami is a Radiation Oncologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Emami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Throat Cancer, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Erol Yorulmazoglu
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Northwest Oncology And Hematology SC

    800 Biesterfield Road, Suite 210, Enter Building 5 Next To ER. Take Elevators On The Left Up To 2nd Floor., 
    Elk Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erol Yorulmazoglu is an Oncologist in Elk Grove, Illinois. Dr. Yorulmazoglu 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, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Walter J. Liszewski
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    676 N St Clair St Ste 1600, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Liszewski is a Dermatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Liszewski has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Contact Dermatitis, Mycosis Fungoides, Sezary Syndrome, and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL).

    Bharat B. Mittal
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    251 E Huron St Ste LC-178, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    51+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bharat Mittal is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mittal has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Mycosis Fungoides, Tongue Cancer, and Teratocarcinosarcoma.

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

    Illinois Cancer Specialists, PC

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 8200, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Siegel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia.

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

    Affiliated Oncologists, LLC

    10604 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Amar Hamad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Hamad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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