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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Merkel Cell Carcinoma Treatment Team

Meet the experts at OSUCCC – James who prevent, detect, treat and research Merkel cell carcinoma.

    The OSUCCC – James Merkel cell carcinoma treatment team consists of subspecialists in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers.

    If you’ve been diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, or would like a second opinion, please call The James Line at 800-293-5066 or 614-293-5066 to make an appointment.

    Medical Oncology

    Merve Hasanov, MD
    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.
    Deanna J Merrill, PA-C
    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.

    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.
    Katherine K Weals, PA-C
    Amanda J Selhorst, PA-C
    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.
    Kelly A Vala, APRN-CNP

    MOHS Surgery

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

    Radiation Oncology

    Sujith Baliga, MD
    I specialize in head and neck cancers and pediatric 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.
    John C Grecula, MD
    I am a board-certified radiation oncologist treating patients with radiation therapy as part of a multimodal, comprehensive treatment plan.
    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.
    Eric D Miller, MD, PhD
    I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating patients with gastrointestinal cancers.
    Darrion L Mitchell, MD, PhD
    I am a radiation oncologist with a special interest in improving prognostic, diagnostic and treatment responses in patients with head and neck cancer and prostate cancer.