Melanoma care at Mayo Clinic
Why choose Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic doctors are highly experienced in providing comprehensive care for people with melanoma.
Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, you'll receive coordinated care from a team of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Mayo Clinic doctors work together to provide you with the best care possible that is tailored to your needs.
Your care team may include dermatologists, oncologists, pathologists, general surgeons, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and other professionals, as needed.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
Mayo Clinic doctors have access to the latest in diagnostic methods and treatment innovations to improve care for people with melanoma.
Mayo Clinic's surgical pathologists and dermatopathologists are respected for their expertise in identifying melanoma stage, depth and severity, which is critical for selecting the most appropriate treatment combination.
Mayo Clinic doctors will work with you to review all of your treatment options and choose the treatment that best suits your needs and goals. The range of treatments offered to people with melanoma includes surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and chemotherapy.
The Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research Program at Mayo Clinic incorporates scientific discovery and clinical translation into a seamless effort aimed at improving the lives of people with melanoma.
Expertise and rankings
Mayo Clinic doctors have the knowledge and experience to provide comprehensive care to people with melanoma. At Mayo Clinic, you can expect:
- Personalized care. At Mayo Clinic, a multidisciplinary group of experts forms a team to care for people with melanoma. This ensures that all your needs are met.
- Experience you can trust. Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating melanoma.
- Nationally recognized expertise. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center. These standards recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked as the top hospital in Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, is ranked as the top hospital in Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, is ranked the top hospital in Florida.
Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
Learn more about appointments at Mayo Clinic.
Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.