The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Columbus, OH

Find the Top Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Columbus, OH. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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34 providers found
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlo Contreras is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Contreras is rated as a Distinguished 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, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kari Kendra is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kendra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Teratocarcinosarcoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Verschraegen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Verschraegen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Osu Medical Center

    320 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Olencki is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Olencki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Nephrectomy.

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

    Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center

    1145 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Doreen Agnese is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Agnese is rated as an Advanced 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 Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Ohio State University Hospital-Pavilion

    300 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dukagjin Blakaj is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Blakaj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Laminectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Surgical Oncology

    Ohio State Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

    2050 Kenny Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joal Beane is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Beane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liposarcoma, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Hematology

    Integrated Pain Solutions Inc

    3100 Plaza Properties Blvd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hiral Shah is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

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

    Trauma Inc.

    285 E State St Ste 300, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Cripe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Cripe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Office

    303 E Town St Ste 1200, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Kudithipudi is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Kudithipudi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Opg Orthopedic Surgery-Columbus Bone And Joint Center

    303 E Town St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shakir Sarwar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Sarwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung Cancer.

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

    Mount Carmel West Hospital

    793 W State St, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Masino is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Masino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center

    1145 Olentangy River Rd, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erin Burke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Burke 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 Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

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

    Ohio State University Hospital-Pavilion

    300 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peng Wang is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Penile Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Melanoma, and Endoscopy.

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

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darrion Mitchell is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

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

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Grecula is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Grecula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laryngeal Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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

    The Osuccc-James

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebekah Young is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sachin Jhawar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Jhawar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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

    The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital And Richard J. Solove Research Institute

    460 W 10th Ave, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emile Gogineni is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Gogineni 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 Human Papillomavirus Infection, Meningioma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Office

    460 W 10th Ave Fl 2, 
    Columbus, OH 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Palm is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Palm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Pancreatectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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 Columbus, OH?

    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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