Dermatology
Dermatologists are doctors who focus on conditions of the skin, including cancer.
The following resources can help you locate an expert near you:
Finding dermatologists
- The American Academy of Dermatology has a tool to find dermatologists by expertise, location or procedure.
- The Aim At Melanoma Foundation has a lookup tool for finding melanoma experts by location.
Related experts
If you learn that you are at high risk for melanoma, you may also need to see an ophthalmologist who can screen for melanoma in your eyes.
- The website for the American Academy of Ophthalmologists has a search feature to help you find an expert in your area.
Other ways to find experts
- Register for the FORCE Message Boards and post on the Find a Specialist board to connect with other people who share your situation.
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers have specialists who focus on prevention, screening and treatment for all types of cancer.