Melanoma

Melanoma Treatment Team

Meet the world-renowned experts who specialize in preventing, detecting, treating and researching melanoma at the OSUCCC – James.

At the OSUCCC – James, our melanoma treatment team comprises some of the most knowledgeable experts in skin cancer. They’re dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate cancer care that encompasses prevention of, early detection of, advanced treatment of and the latest research in melanoma. Our team uses a multidisciplinary approach to developing individualized care — specifically for you.

Medical Oncology

Kari L Kendra, MD, PHD
I am a medical oncologist focusing on skin cancers and a professor of internal medicine.
Claire F Verschraegen, MD
I am a professor of medicine and director of the Division of Medical Oncology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Richard C Wu, MD, PHD
I am a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with cutaneous lymphoma and other types of skin cancer.
Phuong C Hoang, APRN-CNP
I am a nurse practitioner in the Division of Medical Oncology at The James.
Jessica A Apparicio, APRN-CNP
I am a nurse practitioner in the Division of Medical Oncology at the OSUCCC – James.

Surgical Oncology

Joal Beane, MD
I am a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of melanoma and sarcoma.
Erin E Burke, MD
I am a surgical oncologist at the OSUCCC – James specializing in treating patients with breast cancer and various skin cancers including melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.
Carlo Contreras, MD
I am a surgical oncologist who specializes in skin and soft tissue cancers, including melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.

Dermatology

Brittany L Dulmage, MD
As a dermatologist, I specialize in oncodermatology, which is specialty supportive dermatological care for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
David R Lambert, MD
As a dermatologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.
Natalie G Spaccarelli, MD
I'm a dermatologist who specializes in the skin surveillance of patients with a history of melanoma and/or atypical moles.

Head and Neck Surgery

Amit Agrawal, MD
I’m an otolaryngologist with a special interest in treating cancers of the head and neck, as well as facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Carol R Bradford, MD
I am a physician-scientist who specializes in head and neck cancer surgery.
Ricardo L Carrau, MD
I’m an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon with many clinical and research interests, including head oncology, swallowing disorders, salivary gland disorders, sialendoscopy, endoscopic sinus surgery, and endoscopic and open skull base surgery.
Catherine T Haring, MD, BA
In my role as an otolaryngologist at the OSUCCC – James, I specialize in treating head and neck cancers.
Stephen Y Kang, MD
I am a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and an expert head and neck surgeon who specializes in the treatment of head and neck tumors.
Matthew O Old, MD
I am a professor and director of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
Enver Ozer, MD
I’m a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.
James W Rocco, MD, PhD
I am an otolaryngologist whose primary focus is providing the very best care for our head and neck cancer patients.
Nolan B Seim, MD
As a head and neck surgical oncologist, I specialize in treating patients with disorders of the head and neck region, specifically upper aerodigestive tract tumors, thyroid, parathyroid and salivary gland neoplasms, skin cancers and many other pathologies related to the head and neck.
Kyle K VanKoevering, MD
I am an otolaryngologist who specializes in treating tumors and cancers of the head and neck, with a particular focus on tumors of the skull base and sinonasal cavity.
Megan L Adelman, PA-C
I am a physician assistant with more than 14 years of experience.
Laura D Skoracki, PA-C
I’m a physician assistant in the Department of Otolaryngology at The James who specializes in treating patients with head and neck cancer.

MOHS Surgery

David R Carr, MD, MPH
I’m a dermatologist with a primary focus on cutaneous oncology.

Radiation Oncology

Dukagjin M Blakaj, MD, PhD
I am a radiation oncologist and director of the Head and Neck Department of Radiation Oncology at The Ohio State University, where I also serve as an associate professor.
Sachin Jhawar, MD
As a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, I am interested in clinical and translational research related to the study of breast cancer, head and neck cancer, and cutaneous malignancies.
Sung Jun Ma, MD
I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating thoracic cancers and head and neck cancers.