Dr. April K. Salama
Overview
I am a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with skin cancer. I am part of a team of surgical oncologists, dermatologists, and radiation oncologists who all work together to determine the best treatment approach for each patient. My focus is on treating patients with advanced melanoma, as well as melanoma that is at high risk for recurrence after surgery. We also treat patients with merkel cell carcinoma and advanced basal cell and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. We also have a number of clinical trial options available, allowing our patients access to the newest therapies available.
Dr. Salama is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.
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Locations
20 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Salama has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. April K. Salama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. April K. Salama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. April K. Salama by calling their office at 919-681-6900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. April K. Salama a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. April K. Salama is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. April K. Salama specialize in?
While Dr. April K. Salama is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. April K. Salama accept my insurance?
Dr. April K. Salama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-681-6900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- MelanomaDr. Salama isElite. Learn about Melanoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Salama isElite. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Distinguished
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Salama isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Salama isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Salama isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Salama isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Salama isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Salama isAdvanced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Salama isAdvanced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Salama isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Autoimmune Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Salama isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.