The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Lancaster, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Lancaster, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery

    UPMC General Surgery

    2101 Embassy Drive, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Pandelidis, MD, is a general surgeon, board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at York Hospital. He then went on to complete his surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Pandelidis’ clinical interests include thyroid and parathyroid surgery, skin cancer and soft tissue sarcoma, and head and neck tumors. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Pandelidis is rated as an Advanced 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 Melanoma, Thyroid Nodule, Breast Enlargement In Males, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Pandelidis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LG Health Physicians Radiation Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pamela Boimel is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Boimel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. Dr. Boimel is board certified in Radiation Oncology, 2019. Dr. Boimel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nandi Reddy is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Reddy is board certified in Hematology, 2011 and Medical Oncology, 2010. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shanthi Sivendran is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sivendran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Melanoma. Dr. Sivendran is board certified in Hematology, 2014 and Medical Oncology, 2012.

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

    LG Health Physicians Hematology And Medical Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Brennan is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Multiple Myeloma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Brennan is board certified in Hematology, 2015, Medical Oncology, 2015, and Internal Medicine, 2012. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    LG Health Physicians Radiation Oncology

    2102 Harrisburg Pike, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Berkenstock is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berkenstock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Berkenstock is board certified in Radiation Oncology, 1994. Dr. Berkenstock is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Lancaster Cancer Center

    703 Lampeter Road, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyatt Degreen is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Degreen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Lancaster Cancer Center

    703 Lampeter Road, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Spanish

    Lena R. Dumasia, MD, specializes in hematology oncology. She is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Lititz, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Dumasia completed her fellowship at Providence Hospital, residency at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and medical degree at Saba University School of Medicine. Dr. Dumasia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

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

    UpMc Children's Specialty Services In Lancaster-Pediatric Gastroenterology

    2170 Noll Dr Ste 300, 
    Lancaster, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Conter is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conter 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 Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.

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

    WellSpan Urology Ephrata

    175 Martin Ave Ste 350, 
    Ephrata, PA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Piepgrass is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Piepgrass 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 Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Hernia.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

    169 Martin Ave, 
    Ephrata, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cheryl Gardner is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gardner 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 Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Laryngeal Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

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

    Wellspan Radiation Oncology-Ephrata Cancer Center

    460 N Reading Rd, 
    Ephrata, PA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lesley Hughes is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced 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 Anal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Ephrata Community Hospital North Annex Pharmacy

    460 N Reading Rd, 
    Ephrata, PA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giridhar Adiga is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adiga 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 Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.

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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 Lancaster, PA?

    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 Lancaster, PA?

    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 Lancaster, PA?

    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 Lancaster, PA?

    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 Lancaster, PA?

    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 Lancaster, PA?

    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 Lancaster, PA?

    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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