The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors Near Me in Salt Lake City, UT

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The 20 Best Merkel Cell Carcinoma Doctors near Salt Lake City, UT

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Merkel Cell Carcinoma near Salt Lake City, UT. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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18 providers found
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Distinguished in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Hematology-Oncology - Sugarhouse

    1280 E Stringham Ave, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joanne Jeter is an Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Jeter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, DICER1 Syndrome, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Melanoma. Dr. Jeter is currently accepting new patients.

    Vilija Avizonis
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Radiation Oncology

    Utah Cancer Specialists

    3838 S 700 E Ste 100, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vilija Avizonis, MD is a radiation oncologist at Intermountain Health’s Utah Valley Clinic – Radiation Oncology in Provo, Utah. She supports patients across the Wasatch Front at various Intermountain facilities, using radiation therapy to treat cancer. Her practice is limited to radiation oncology treatments for cancer patients.Growing up in New Mexico, Dr. Avizonis graduated from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, she then received her MD degree at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Her internship, then residency in Radiation Oncology at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, were followed by fellowship in Head and Neck Radiation Therapy. She joined Radiation Oncology at LDS Hospital in 1992 and has loved caring for her patients at Intermountain.In her spare time, she spends time with her husband and dogs, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing and doing anything outdoors. Dr. Avizonis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Tongue Cancer.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    University Of Utah Health

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonas Adalsteinsson is a Dermatologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Adalsteinsson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Pompholyx Eczema, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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

    Huntsman Cancer Institute Rad. Onc.

    1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ying Hitchcock is a Radiation Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Hitchcock has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Tongue Cancer, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Angiosarcoma of the Scalp, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma. Dr. Hitchcock is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Surgical Oncology - Pch

    100 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elliot Asare is an Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Asare is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Asare is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert H. Andtbacka
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Andtbacka is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Andtbacka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.

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

    Radiation Oncology - Sugarhouse

    1280 E Stringham Ave, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Cannon is a Radiation Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Cannon 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 Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Cannon is currently accepting new patients.

    David Gill
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Intermountain Medical Oncology-Imc

    5171 S Cottonwood St Ste 610 Bldg 1, 
    Murray, UT 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Genitourinary cancer including prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, upper tract urothelial cancer, testicular cancer, and adrenal cancer. In addition, cutaneous cancers including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma.Dr. David Gill is passionate about caring for patients diagnosed with cancer. This includes direct patient care and improving the field of oncology through research. In his free time, he enjoys being in the mountains and spending time with family. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Melanoma, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Orchiectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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

    Hematology-Oncology - Nielsen Rehabilitation Hospital

    85 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Siwen Hu is a Hematologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Hu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Palliative Medicine

    Huntsman Cancer Hospital

    1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Lambert is a Palliative Medicine provider in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Huntsman Cancer Institute, Hematology-Oncology

    1950 Circle Of Hope Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heloisa Soares is a Hematologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Soares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), and Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Dr. Soares is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Radiation Oncology - Sugarhouse

    1280 E Stringham Ave, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Lloyd is a Radiation Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Lloyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Lloyd is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Experienced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Granger Medical Clinic - Murray

    5323 South Woodrow Street, Suite 201, 
    Murray, UT 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebekah Clifford is a Dermatologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Clifford has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, and Warts. Dr. Clifford is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Imed Physicians

    5121 S Cottonwood St, 
    Murray, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hyngstrom is an Oncologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Hyngstrom 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. Dr. Hyngstrom is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Imed Physicians

    5121 S Cottonwood St, 
    Murray, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jonathan Grant is a Radiation Oncologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Grant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    Advanced in Merkel Cell Carcinoma

    Imed Physicians

    5121 S Cottonwood St, 
    Murray, UT 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tawnya Bowles is an Oncologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Small Bowel Resection, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Bowles is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Comp Health

    7259 S Bingham Junction Blvd, 
    Midvale, UT 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melva Bingham is a Radiation Oncologist in Midvale, Utah. Dr. Bingham has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. Dr. Bingham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Woseth Dermatology PC

    4040 W Daybreak Pkwy Ste 200, 
    South Jordan, UT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Grace Brummer is a Dermatologist in South Jordan, Utah. Dr. Brummer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Guttate Psoriasis and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Dr. Brummer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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 Salt Lake City, UT?

    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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