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

Find the Top Merkel Cell Carcinoma Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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22 providers found
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Constantinou is an Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Constantinou is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    333 School St Ste 112A, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Pomerantz is a Dermatologist in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Pomerantz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Liver Spots, Universal Acquired Melanosis, Seborrheic Keratosis, and Warts.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Rava is an Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rava has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

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

    Center For Wound Care And Hyperbaric Medicine East Providence RI

    950 Warren Ave Ste 103, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Vezeridis is a General Surgeon in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Vezeridis 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, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Varicose Veins.

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

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Katz is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Katz 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, Liposarcoma, and Epithelioid Sarcoma.

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

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamedyakub Puthawala is a Radiation Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Puthawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ariel Birnbaum is a Hematologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Birnbaum 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, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

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

    Rehabilitation Hospital Of Rhode Island

    116 Eddie Dowling Hwy, 
    North Smithfield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Nadeem is a Hematologist in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadeem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Hadfield is a Hematologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Hadfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Memorial Hospital Of Rhode Island

    111 Brewster St, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Guerrero is an Oncologist in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritesh Rathore is a Hematologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rathore 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, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Elmhurst Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

    50 Maude St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Koness is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Koness is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bharti Rathore is a Hematologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rathore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mega is an Oncologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Wittels is a Hematologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wittels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Multiple Myeloma, Gastric Lymphoma, and Follicular Lymphoma.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    701 George Washington Hwy Ste 101, 
    Lincoln, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Thomas is an Oncologist in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Protein S Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein C Deficiency, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Westerly Hospital

    25 Wells St, 
    Westerly, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Vanasse is a Hematologist in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dr. Vanasse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Office

    1454 S County Trl Ste 2100, 
    East Greenwich, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessandro Papa is a Hematologist in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Papa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Pulmonary Embolism, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Iron Deficiency Anemia.

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

    Univ. Surgical Associates Inc.

    2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Miner is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Miner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Gastrectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    South County Health Cancer Center

    100 Kenyon Ave Ste 101, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Seidler is an Oncologist in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Seidler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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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 in Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island, 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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