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

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The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Louisiana, US. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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

    Wk Radiation Oncology Services

    2600 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Durci is a Radiation Oncologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Durci is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Durci is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Christus

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hafez Halawani is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Halawani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Thrombocytopenia.

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

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

    4950 Essen Ln, Suite 500, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rockne Hymel is a Radiation Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hymel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Hymel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Wk Radiation Oncology Services

    2600 Kings Hwy, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chiachien Wang is a Radiation Oncologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Astrocytoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Institute

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 612, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lyons is a Surgical Oncologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center – North

    2108 Texas Ave., Suite 3061, Suite 3061, 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Abi is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Abi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Lawrence Menache
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center - South

    3330 Masonic Dr., 
    Alexandria, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Lawrence Menache is a Radiation Oncologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Menache 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, Laryngeal Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    David Chang
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital

    524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr., 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chang is a Radiation Oncologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Johnson is an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Cancer Center Of Acadiana - New Iberia

    2309 E Main St, 
    New Iberia, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paulette Blanchet is a Hematologist Oncology provider in New Iberia, Louisiana. Dr. Blanchet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Essential Thrombocythemia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Blanchet is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Slidell Regional Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Bourgeois is a Radiation Oncologist in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Bourgeois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. Dr. Bourgeois is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center-Essen Lane (Main Campus)

    4950 Essen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Fields is an Internal Medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Salivary Gland Tumors.

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

    Slidell Regional Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    1120 Robert Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mcelveen is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Mcelveen 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, Intraductal Papilloma, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Mcelveen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Cancer Center Of Acadiana At Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1211 Coolidge Blvd, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Molly Thomas is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Mary Curry Dickerson MD LLC

    20474 Old Scenic Hwy, 
    Zachary, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurie Harrington is a Dermatologist in Zachary, Louisiana. Dr. Harrington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis.

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

    Office

    2780 Gause Blvd E, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pate is a Dermatologist in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Pate is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    Slidell Memorial Hospital

    1051 Gause Blvd, 
    Slidell, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Clint Schoolfield is a General Surgeon in Slidell, Louisiana. Dr. Schoolfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schoolfield is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Muller is a Radiation Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Muller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. He is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. Dr. Muller is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center

    900 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Lappinen is a Radiation Oncologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Lappinen 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, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Lappinen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    8001 Youree Dr, Suite 840, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kevin Marler is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Marler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Marler 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana, 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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