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DOCTORS TREATING OCULAR MELANOMA

On this page, you will find links to search tools for:


  • Finding Ocular Oncologists and Medical Oncologists
  • Finding Radiation Oncologists
  • Finding Ophthalmologists Who Are Retina Specialists
  • Finding Ocular Reconstructive Surgeons


In the final section, you will find links to information about:


  • Medical Licenses and Professional Backgrounds of Doctors
  • Choosing Your Medical Team and Encouraging Self-Advocacy
  • Discussing Your Ocular Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment Options With Your Doctors

Introduction: Using the Search Tools

"Based on your ocular melanoma treatment options, you may have different types of doctors on your treatment team. These doctors may include:

  • An ophthalmologist: a medical doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the eye.
  • An ocular oncologist: a doctor (usually an ophthalmologist) who specializes in treating cancers of the eye.
  • A radiation oncologist: a doctor who treats cancer with radiation therapy.
  • A medical oncologist: a doctor who treats cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

Many other specialists may be involved in your care as well, including other doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals." (From American Cancer Society)


When using the physician search tools linked to below, remember: 

  • While very useful, a list or database provided by any organization is not a directory of every physician in that specialty.
  • A medical association will include only its own members in its database.


As part of your search for physicians and medical facilities that will meet your needs, you will also be receiving important referral recommendations to consider from your current healthcare providers. In addition, you can reach out to the many resources listed on EyeMelanoma.org's Personal Support webpage for their suggestions and assistance as you make your decisions.

Tools to Search for Ocular Melanoma Doctors

FINDING OCULAR ONCOLOGISTS AND MEDICAL ONCOLOGISTS (CANCER DOCTORS TREATING MELANOMA OF THE EYE)


Ocular Oncologists Treating Ocular Melanoma:


>>  Provided by A Cure in Sight

"Physician Finder" search tool

Note: Select the 'Ocular Oncologist' tab.

Search database for Physicians in the USA.


​​>>  Provided by American Academy of Ophthalmology

"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool

Note: Select 'Ocular Oncology' in the 'Subspecialty' drop-down menu. 

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.


​>>  Provided by Eye Cancer Foundation

"Find an Eye Cancer Specialist" search tool

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.



Medical Oncologists Treating Ocular Melanoma:


>>  Provided by A Cure in Sight

"Physician Finder" search tool

Note: Select the 'Medical Oncologist' tab.

Search database for Physicians in the USA.



Treatment Centers for Ocular Melanoma:


>>  Provided by European Commission's EURACAN Network

"Find a EURACAN Expert Centre in Europe" search tool

Note: Select 'Ocular Melanoma' in the 'Rare Cancer Subtype' drop-down menu.

Search database for Medical Centers in Europe.


​>>  Provided by Melanoma Research Foundation's CURE OM

​"Melanoma Treatment Center Finder" search tool

Note: Select 'Ocular' in the 'Services' list.

Search database for Medical Centers in the USA.


>>  Provided by U.S. National Cancer Institute

List of NCI-Designated Cancer Centers

If you would also like to determine whether a physician is affiliated with a NCI-Designated Cancer Center in the U.S., click on the map illustration on the NCIDCC introductory page to go to the list of these centers by state.

FINDING ​​RADIATION ONCOLOGISTS:


​​>>  Provided by American Society for Radiation Oncology

"Find a Radiation Oncologist" search tool

Note: Select 'Advanced Search' to access other countries.

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.


​​>>  Provided by Society of Interventional Radiology

"Find an Interventional Radiologist" search tool

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

FINDING OPHTHALMOLOGISTS WHO ARE RETINA SPECIALISTS:


>>  Provided by American Academy of Ophthalmology

"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool

Note: Select 'Retina — medical only' or 'Retina/Vitreous — medical & surgery' in the 'Subspecialty' drop-down menu.

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.


​>>  Provided by American Society of Retina Specialists

"Find a Retina Specialist" search tool 

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

FINDING OCULAR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEONS:


>>  Provided by American Academy of Ophthalmology

"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool

Note: Select 'Oculofacial Plastics/Reconstructive' in the 'Subspecialty' drop-down menu.

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.


​​>>  Provided by American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

"Find a Surgeon" search tool

Search database for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

Your Oncology Team for Treating Ocular Melanoma

Learning About the Medical License and Professional Background of a Doctor or Physician Assistant

Learning About the Medical License and Professional Background of a Doctor or Physician Assistant

Learning About the Medical License and Professional Background of a Doctor or Physician Assistant

The U.S. Federation of State Medical Boards' DocInfo.org website for the public contains "a database of verified information provided by state medical boards and national organizations that certify doctors." Search results provide a "profile report [at no cost] that includes Physician name and location; Medical school and graduation year; Medical license history; Medical specialty information; and Disciplinary and non-disciplinary actions taken by state medical boards." Note: Physician Assistants are also included in the database; use the "PA" search option.

Choosing Your Medical Team and Encouraging Medical Care Self-Advocacy

Learning About the Medical License and Professional Background of a Doctor or Physician Assistant

Learning About the Medical License and Professional Background of a Doctor or Physician Assistant

The American Cancer Society provides information about things to think about when:

• "Choosing a Cancer Doctor"

• "Choosing a Cancer Center or Hospital"

• "Seeking a Second Opinion"



Additional Medical Care Self-Advocacy Information developed specifically for ocular melanoma patients is linked to on EyeMelanoma.org's Patient Empowerment webpage.

Discussing Your Ocular Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment Options With Your Doctors

Learning About the Medical License and Professional Background of a Doctor or Physician Assistant

Discussing Your Ocular Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment Options With Your Doctors

​Writing down in advance what you want to discuss can help lower your stress level. Need some help getting started? Want to make sure you haven't missed an important topic?


• CURE OM has created a one-page handout of "Questions to Ask Your Doctor" — for Primary OM and for Metastatic OM.


• A list of questions to ask is also available in most of the Ocular Melanoma Guides for Patients shown at the beginning of EyeMelanoma.org's Diagnosis and Treatment webpage.

  New information added to this webpage: October 27, 2025

 All content and links to external sites re-verified on this webpage: October 1, 2025 

 Any Feedback? Please Email: Erica@EyeMelanoma.org 

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