The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Nashville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Nashville, TN. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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38 providers found
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Atrium Plastic Surgery

    250 25th Ave N, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffery Russell is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Russell is rated as a Distinguished 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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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

    St. Thomas West Office - Dermatology

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brent Moody is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moody is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Bowen's Disease.

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

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    4220 Harding Pike Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kent Shih is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Puzanov is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Puzanov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Bailey is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Vanderbilt Dermatopathology

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 26300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stacy Mcmurray is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mcmurray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Bowen's Disease, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Melanoma.

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

    Vanderbilt Dermatopathology

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 26300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Allison Hanlon is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hanlon 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 Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Bowen's Disease.

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

    Belle Meade Dermatology PC

    24 White Bridge Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Pardue is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pardue 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 Nummular Eczema, Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus.

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

    Maria Frexes-Steed MD

    2004 Hayes St Ste 635, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Frexes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Frexes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Frexes is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Hooks is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hooks is rated as an Advanced 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 Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristin Ancell is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ancell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rondi Kauffmann is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kauffmann is rated as an Advanced 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 Melanoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Endocrinology

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jill Gilbert is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    SCRI Oncology Partners Group

    335 24th Ave N Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Spigel is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Spigel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Spigel is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    250 25th Ave N Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johanna Bendell is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Bendell 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 Colorectal Cancer, Melanoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    250 25th Ave N Ste 412, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Donnellan is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Donnellan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    SCRI Oncology Partners Group

    335 24th Ave N Ste 200, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meredith Mckean is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mckean is rated as an Experienced 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 Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Dr. Mckean is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Tennessee Oncology Pharmacy Dispensing

    300 20th Ave N Ste 301, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Habib Doss is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Doss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, and Congenital Antithrombin 3 Deficiency.

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

    Greg Kyser MD LLC

    2011 Church St, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Heitz is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Heitz 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 Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Endometrial Cancer.

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

    Tristar Radiation Oncology LLC

    2410 Patterson St, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Kennedy is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Liver Embolization.

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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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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 Nashville, TN?

    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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