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

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The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors in Michigan, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Michigan, US. Of these, 115 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Kelly Harms
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Harms is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Harms is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Christopher Bichakjian
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Bichakjian is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Bichakjian is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.

    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Elite in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Harms is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Harms has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus, Melanoma, and Sebaceous Adenoma.

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    Andrzej Dlugosz
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrzej Dlugosz is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Dlugosz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Pemphigus, Bullous Pemphigoid, and Pemphigus Vulgaris.

    Christopher Lao
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Lao is an Oncologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

    May Chan
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    May Chan is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Chan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Sebaceous Adenoma, and Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Fecher is an Oncologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Fecher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

    James Hayman
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Palliative Medicine
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Palliative Medicine

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Hayman is a Palliative Medicine provider in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hayman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

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

    Henry Ford Health System

    2799 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rupen Shah is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Small Bowel Resection, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Angeles is a Surgical Oncologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Angeles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Melanoma, Splenectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lori Lowe is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Syringoma.

    Jennifer Schwartz
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Schwartz is a Dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

    Gerald P. Wright
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Corewell Health Surgical Oncology - Lemmen-Holton

    145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5500, 
    Grand Rapids, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerald Wright is a Surgical Oncologist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Wright has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Richard D. Keidan
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    Michigan Healthcare Professionals

    32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 150, 
    Farmington Hills, MI 
    Experience:
    46+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Keidan is a General Surgeon in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Keidan has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Eccrine Porocarcinoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Liposarcoma. Dr. Keidan is currently accepting new patients.

    Alfred E. Chang
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alfred Chang is a General Surgeon in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Rohan L. Deraniyagala
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital - Radiation Oncology

    3577 West 13 Mile Road, 
    Royal Oak, MI 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rohan Deraniyagala is a Radiation Oncologist in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Deraniyagala has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Deraniyagala is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Hamzavi Pharmacy

    2950 Keewahdin Rd, 
    Fort Gratiot, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fasahat Hamzavi is a Dermatologist in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. Dr. Hamzavi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Universal Acquired Melanosis, Liver Spots, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts.

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

    Henry Ford Cancer-Detroit

    2800 W Grand Blvd, 
    Detroit, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Ozog is a Dermatologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ozog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, and Bowen's Disease.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Jones Vision Center

    1515 Lake Lansing Rd, 
    Lansing, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Messenger is a Dermatologist in Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Messenger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Affiliated Troy Dermatologists PLLC

    4600 Investment Dr Ste 260, 
    Troy, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marcia Cardelli is a Dermatologist in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Cardelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Syringoma, Sebaceous Adenoma, Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum, and Liver Spots.

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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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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 Michigan, 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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