DOCTORS TREATING OCULAR MELANOMA

Introduction:

"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 you learn about physicians and medical facilities that can meet your particular needs, you will also be receiving referral recommendations from your current healthcare providers and can reach out to the many resources listed on EyeMelanoma.org's Personal Support webpage for their additional suggestions and assistance.

>> Provided by A Cure in Sight

"Physician Finder" search tool

Note: Select 'Ocular Oncologist Locations' tab or 'Medical Oncologist Locations' tab.

Search 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 for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

​>>  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 for Medical Facilities in Europe.

​>>  Provided by Eye Cancer Foundation

"Find an Eye Cancer Specialist" search tool

Search for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

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

​"Melanoma Treatment Center Finder" search tool

Note: Select 'Ocular' in the 'Services' list for ocular melanoma treatment centers.

Search for Medical Facilities in the USA.

>>  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 for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

​>>  Provided by American Society of Retina Specialists

"Find a Retina Specialist" search tool 

Search for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

​​>>  Provided by American Society for Radiation Oncology

"Find a Radiation Oncologist" search tool

Note: Select 'Advanced Search' for other countries

Search for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

>>  Provided by American Academy of Ophthalmology

"Find an Ophthalmologist" search tool

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

Search for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.

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

"Find a Surgeon" search tool

Search for Physicians in the USA and in other countries.