The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in independence, MO

Find the Top Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near independence, MO. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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16 providers found
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Kansas City Urology Care

    17525 Medical Center Pkwy, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Thompson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Referral may be required

    University Health Dermatology

    2101 Charlotte St Ste 110, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients

    Anand Rajpara is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Rajpara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Rajpara is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Referral may be required

    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Doolittle is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Fairway, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 42 years. Dr. Doolittle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Bone Tumor. Dr. Doolittle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1987. Dr. Doolittle is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    The University Of Kansas Cancer Center

    4881 Northeast Goodview Circle, 
    Lees Summit, MO 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Slovak
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Keleti is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lees Summit, Missouri. Dr. Keleti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Keleti is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology - 1995. Dr. Keleti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Referral required

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Urmi Khanna is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Calciphylaxis, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Monkeypox, and Granuloma Annulare. Dr. Khanna is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology - 2024. Dr. Khanna is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Pavilion

    2000 Olathe Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Drew Emge is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Emge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL), Mycosis Fungoides, T-Cell Lymphoma, and Erythroderma. Dr. Emge is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, Dermatology - 2023 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 2018. Dr. Emge is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Referral may be required

    Northland Surgical Associates P.C.

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 500, 
    North Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Knappenberger is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in North Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Knappenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Thyroid Nodule, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Renal Oncocytoma, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Knappenberger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Division Rmc, LLC Oncology

    2316 E Meyer Blvd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaswinder Singh is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 133 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Saint Luke's Hospital Of Kansas City

    4321 Washington St Ste 4000, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Addison Tolentino is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Tolentino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Tolentino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Oncology Associates - A Part Of The Sarah Cannon Cancer Network At Research Medical Center

    2316 E Meyer Blvd # 1, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vickie Massey is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Massey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Massey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Westwood Medical Pavilion

    2650 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Westwood, KS 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Luke Selby is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Westwood, Kansas. Dr. Selby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Selby is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Surgery (General Surgery) - 2020 and ABS-Complex General Surgical Oncology, - - 2022 . Dr. Selby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Referral may be required

    Midwest Medical Specialists

    124 Westwoods Drive, 
    Liberty, MO 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Frank Koranda is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Liberty, Missouri. Dr. Koranda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keloids, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, PARC Syndrome, and Hypomelanosis of Ito. Dr. Koranda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion

    4001 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishna Reddy is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes. Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology - 2014. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion

    4001 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalina Gupta-Burt is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Gupta-Burt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Gupta-Burt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology - 1993 , American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hospice And Palliative Medicine - 2016 , American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology - 1995 , and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine - 1989. Dr. Gupta-Burt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Richard And Annette Bloch Radiation Oncology Pavilion

    4001 Rainbow Boulevard, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Gan is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Gan is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology - 2016. Dr. Gan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Dermatology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3901 Rainbow Blvd 4017, 
    Kansas City, KS 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garth Fraga is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. Fraga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Muir-Torre Syndrome, Akesson Syndrome, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer. Dr. Fraga 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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 near independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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 independence, MO?

    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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