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These physicians specialize in treating cancerous and noncancerous conditions that affect your skin. Dermatologists diagnose and treat moles and skin cancers, including melanomas.

Dermatologic surgeons remove skin cancer and other lesions. Early skin cancers can usually be managed with local surgery alone. Our surgeons use conventional and specialized techniques, such asÌýMohs micrographic surgery, to treat your condition.

Cutaneous oncologists are dermatologists with expertise in prevention, early detection, and management of melanoma and other complex skin cancers. They work with your care team and other oncology specialists at the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center, providing specialized recommendations. If you don’t have metastatic disease, they may serve as your main health care provider and coordinate your treatment.

These surgeons specialize in treating advanced skin cancer through sentinel lymph node biopsy, lymph node dissection, and metastasectomy. Dedicated head and neck surgeons provide specific expertise in removing tumors in these locations.

These cancer doctors have specialized training in diagnosing and treating melanoma and other complex skin cancers using systemic medications, such as targeted therapy. Medical oncologists often serve as your main health care provider if you have metastatic disease, coordinating your treatment among other specialists as needed.

These dermatology cancer specialists work in the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center, at multiple locations, to address skin problems related to skin cancer treatment. By treating these side effects early, specialists in ourÌýSupportive Dermato-Oncology ClinicÌýcan help prevent reductions or breaks in your treatment to optimize your cancer care.

These cancer specialists have subspecialty training in using high-energy X-rays and other types of radiation therapy to destroy cancer or prevent its spread. Our radiation oncologists use advanced technologies to precisely target skin cancer cells to avoid damaging nearby healthy tissue.

Our skilled physician assistants and nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating skin cancer. They see patients independently and occasionally alongside your doctor. Advanced practice providers can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help prevent or treat issues.Ìý

A radiologist who specializes in skin cancer has additional training in imaging technologies—including X-ray, ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI—to detect and diagnose skin cancers. These doctors interpret imaging results and take biopsies, as needed, to help confirm a diagnosis.

These doctors have special training in examining skin tissue samples to detect or rule out cancer. Dermatopathologists work closely with dermatologists and oncologists to determine the type and stage of cancer. Pathologists may see you in the clinic to perform a bedside biopsy of any suspicious lymph nodes or nodules in the skin.