The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in peoria, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near peoria, IL. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Timothy D. Smile
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Timothy D. Smile
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Saint Francis - Radiation Oncology

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    309-655-3258
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Smile is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Smile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Smile is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Smile is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Huan B. Giap
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Huan B. Giap
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Saint Francis - Radiation Oncology

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    309-655-3258
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese
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    Accepting New Patients

    Huan Giap is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Giap is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Prostate Cancer, and HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer. Dr. Giap is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Giap is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Emily L. Albright
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Emily L. Albright
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    OSF Medical Group - Oncology Surgery

    1310 North Missouri Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    309-624-5127
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Emily Albright is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Albright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Albright is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Albright is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Mitul B. Modi
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Mitul B. Modi
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required
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    Osf Saint Francis-Radiation Oncology

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    309-655-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mitul Modi is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Modi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Benign Chronic Pemphigus, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus. Dr. Modi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. James L. Mcgee
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. James L. Mcgee
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Saint Francis - Radiation Oncology

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    309-655-3258
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
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    James Mcgee is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Familial Prostate Cancer, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Mcgee is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Paul A. Fishkin
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Paul A. Fishkin
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Fishkin is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Fishkin 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 Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Fishkin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fishkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Madhuri Bajaj
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Madhuri Bajaj
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhuri Bajaj is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bajaj is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bajaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Srinivas Jujjavarapu
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Srinivas Jujjavarapu
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinivas Jujjavarapu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Jujjavarapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jujjavarapu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jujjavarapu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Mohammad F. Asad
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Mohammad F. Asad
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Asad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Asad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Asad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Asad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Vatsala Katiyar
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Vatsala Katiyar
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vatsala Katiyar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Katiyar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Katiyar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Katiyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Gary R. Macvicar
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Gary R. Macvicar
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Cancercare, PC

    8940 N Wood Sage Rd, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Macvicar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Macvicar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 92 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Prostate Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Macvicar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Macvicar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Jijun Liu
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Jijun Liu
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Cancercare Infusion

    8940 N Wood Sage Rd, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jijun Liu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 105 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Michael Veeder
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Dr. Michael Veeder
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Cancercare

    8940 N Wood Sage Rd, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (8.1 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Veeder is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Veeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 92 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Veeder is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 peoria, IL?

    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 peoria, IL?

    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 do I find the best Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctor near peoria, IL?

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    How does MediFind rank Merkel Cell Carcinoma doctors near peoria, IL?

    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 peoria, IL?

    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 peoria, IL?

    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 peoria, IL?

    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 peoria, IL?

    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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