Your Care at Winship
The Melanoma Clinic at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University offers patients a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
Your Winship care team draws on Emory’s vast resources in dermatology, surgical oncology, and medical oncology to provide the newest, most effective practices and treatments for melanoma. Our Melanoma Program is a coordinated, cohesive program with a dedicated treatment plan established for each patient.
As specialists, our teams develop groundbreaking surgeries and treatments that produce better outcomes and are adopted by other leading cancer centers. Our melanoma team treats patients with squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, merkel cell carcinoma and even rarer forms of melanoma, such as, mucosal melanoma and ocular melanoma.
The benefits of our multidisciplinary and highly experienced teams include:
- Access to doctors and surgeons who rank among the top cancer experts in the world.
- Access to the Pigmented Lesions Clinic for high risk cases.
- Weekly review of patient cases by the full team of experts.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments among various specialties.
- Access to our melanoma coordinator to assist you through out the treatment process.
- Access to support groups and education classes for you and your caregivers.
- Availability of new treatment options within our clinical trials program.
Request an Appointment
If you have been diagnosed with melanoma, we are ready to help you. Call us at (404) 778-0680 to request an appointment with a skin cancer specialist. Winship experts are available to provide a second opinion.
We understand that this is a very stressful time. We welcome your questions and requests for help. Learn what to expect on your first visit.
Refer a Patient
Referring providers, you or your staff may refer a patient by contacting us at (404) 778-0680 or email to winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org.
Diagnosing Your Melanoma
A suspicious lesion on the skin may prompt a doctor to perform the following surgical procedures to determine if a patient has melanoma.
Skin biopsy: a small sample of an abnormal lesion is examined under a microscope. Skin biopsies can be performed in various ways:
- Shave biopsy: the top layers of the skin are removed when the risk of melanoma is very low.
- Punch biopsy: a doctor uses a small cookie-cutter shaped tool to remove several layers of the skin.
- Excisional biopsy: the entire tumor is removed and examined by a pathologist.
Additional tests including imaging and scans may be used to determine whether the cancer has spread or metastasized.
The Emory Healthcare dermatology clinic offers a variety of screening and diagnostic tests.
Learn About Cancer
For reliable, in-depth information about cancer symptoms, staging and diagnosis, visit CancerQuest, an educational and outreach program at Emory University.
Your Treatment Options
Treatment options for melanoma will depend on a number of factors including the patient’s overall health, the thickness of the tumor and whether the disease has spread.
Surgery is the first line of treatment if melanoma has not spread throughout the body. For some patients, removing the tumor will offer a cure. Patients with advanced disease may require additional surgery, radiation therapy or immunotherapy following surgery.
Radiation therapy uses high-energy beans to kill the cancer.
Immunotherapy is a type of biological therapy delivered through medication that stimulates or suppresses the immune system to fight cancer.
Certain skin cancers of the lower extremities may require removal of the local lymph nodes. Here at Winship, our doctors have pioneered a groin dissection technique for the removal of lymph nodes that improves recovery and lowers the risk of infection.
Targeted therapies: Winship's most promising research in treating melanoma is in personalized medicine and targeted therapies. In personalized medicine, researchers identify unique characteristics of tumors that make them vulnerable to known drugs so therapy can be tailored to an individual's cancer. In targeted therapies, investigators look for new drugs that more selectively target cancer cells with fewer side effects.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat advanced melanoma. It is not often used during initial treatment because of the availability of immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Clinical Trials
One of your best treatment options may be participation in a clinical trial. Our patients have access to some of the most advanced cancer treatments and clinical trials for melanoma and cutaneous malignancies offered anywhere. Consider talking with your doctor about participating in a clinical trial at Winship.
Supportive Oncology Care
In addition to delivering the highest quality medical care, we recognize the importance of the psychological and emotional aspects of living with a cancer diagnosis and of dealing with treatment. Our supportive oncology team addresses these issues in a timely manner with additional support from our melanoma coordinator and our team of counselors, dietitians and social service professionals.
Your Treatment Team
- Physicians
- Physician Diagnosticians
- Nurse Navigators
- Adv Practice
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- Support Services
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Keith Delman MD, FACS
- Surgical Oncologist

Keith Delman MD, FACS
- Dr. Delman specializes in the minimally-invasive surgical treatment of melanoma.
- Co-Chair, Melanoma Working Group, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Ragini Kudchadkar MD
- Medical Oncologist

Ragini Kudchadkar MD
- Dr. Kudchadkar specializes in the treatment of metastatic melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and other cutaneous malignancies.
- Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
David H. Lawson MD
- Medical Oncologist

David H. Lawson MD
- Dr. Lawson's leads a program that incorporates the best of basic and clinical science with the goal of improving the care of patients with melanoma.
- Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Margi McKellar MS, MMS PA-C
- Melanoma Coordinator

Margi McKellar MS, MMS PA-C
- As the melanoma coordinator, Ms. McKellar serves as the point of contact for referring physicians and their patients from their initial referrals through long-term follow-up.
- Physician Assistant, Surgical Oncology and Dermatology , Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- marjorie.mckellar@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD
- Medical Oncologist

Ahmad H. Al-Hajj MD
- Dr. Al-Hajj is a community oncologist treating patients with cancer at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Jack Arbiser MD, PhD
- Dermatologist

Jack Arbiser MD, PhD
- Board certified in dermatology, Dr. Arbiser's clinical specialties include lichen planus, melanoma and skin cancer.
- Thomas J. Lawley Professor of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3333
Cletus A. Arciero MD, FACS
- Surgical Oncologist

Cletus A. Arciero MD, FACS
- A surgical oncologist, Dr. Arciero primarily treats breast cancer patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Emory University Hospital.
- Interim Director, Glenn Family Breast Center, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5707
Wendy Baer MD
- Psychiatric Oncologist

Wendy Baer MD
- Dr. Baer helps patients and their families deal with the stress of receiving a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.
- Director of Psychiatric Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Armita Bahrami MD
- Pathologist

Armita Bahrami MD
- Dr. Bahrami is a surgical pathologist with an interest in the molecular pathogenesis of soft tissue sarcoma and melanoma.
- Acting Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- armita.bahrami@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5947
Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Tiffany Barrett MS, RD, CSO, LD
- Ms. Barrett leads the nutritional services team at all Winship locations providing personalized nutrition advice to patients who are undergoing cancer treatment.
- Manager of Winship Dietitians, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- tiffany.barrett@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5646
Travis W. Blalock MD
- Dermatologist

Travis W. Blalock MD
- Dr. Blalock's primary focus is dermatologic surgery including treatment of skin cancers with a specialized surgical procedure called Mohs micrographic surgery.
- Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3333
Zachary S. Buchwald MD, PhD
- Radiation Oncologist

Zachary S. Buchwald MD, PhD
- Dr. Buchwald's primary clinical focus is radiation and immunotherapy for cutaneous malignancies.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- radonc-referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Grant W. Carlson MD, FACS
- Reconstructive Surgeon

Grant W. Carlson MD, FACS
- Dr. Carlson is a leading expert in breast reconstruction and skin sparing mastectomy for patients with breast cancer, and microvascular surgery for head and neck cancer patients.
- Wadley R. Glenn Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3307
Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C
- Social Worker

Hilary G. Cohen LCSW, OSW-C
- Ms. Cohen assists radiation oncology patients at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Social Worker, Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- hilary.cohen@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4627
Hannah H. Collins NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Hannah H. Collins NP
- Ms. Collins is a Nurse Practitioner for the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Supportive Oncologist

Kimberly A. Curseen MD
- Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Dr. Curseen is the primary provider for the Supportive Oncology Clinic at Winship.
- Director of Supportive and Palliative Care Outpatient Services , Emory Healthcare
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448
Heather G. Gatcombe MD
- Radiation Oncologist

Heather G. Gatcombe MD
- Dr. Gatcombe practices general radiation oncology at Emory Decatur Hospital and Emory Hillandale Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- radonc-referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 501-6925
Jamie M. Goldman MD
- Community Oncologist

Jamie M. Goldman MD
- Dr. Goldman practices general medical oncology and hematology with a focus on treating patients with genitourinary cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C
- Nurse Practitioner

Elise Hitron MSN, FNP-C
- Ms. Hitron is a Nurse Practitioner in the Phase I Clinical Trial Unit at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Phase I Clinical Trials Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Emily M. Huskey RD, CSO, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Emily M. Huskey RD, CSO, LD
- A Registered Dietitian, Ms. Huskey provides cancer patients who are undergoing treatment at Winship Cancer Institute with personalized nutrition advice.
- Registered Dietitian, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- emily.huskey@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4526
Christina Jenkins MSN, MHA, FNP-C
- Nurse Practitioner

Christina Jenkins MSN, MHA, FNP-C
- Ms. Jenkins specializes in the care of patients with a variety of solid tumor diagnoses including brain, breast, lung, skin, gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers.
- Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient Service, Emory University Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Rachel Keller RD, LD
- Nutrition Advisor

Rachel Keller RD, LD
- Ms. Keller offers advice and counseling to help patients optimize their health and nutrition from diagnosis to survivorship.
- Registered Dietitian, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- rachel.keller@emoryhealthcare.org
- (678) 843-7115
Mohammad K. Khan MD, PhD, DABR, FACRO
- Radiation Oncologist
Mohammad K. Khan MD, PhD, DABR, FACRO
- Dr. Khan specializes in lymphoma, multiple myeloma, skin (melanoma, squamous cell, basal cell, merkel cell), and pediatric cancers.
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- radonc-referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3473
Ashish Khanna MD
- Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist

Ashish Khanna MD
- Dr. Khanna focuses on the identification and treatment of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal and other issues resulting from cancer and related treatments.
- Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Colleen Lewis NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Colleen Lewis NP
- Ms. Lewis is Director of Clinical Operations for the Phase I Clinical Trials Program at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Director of Clinical Operations, Phase I Clinical Trials Program, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Michael C. Lowe MD, MA
- Surgical Oncologist

Michael C. Lowe MD, MA
- Dr. Lowe specializes in the treatment of cutaneous malignancies.
- Assistant Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Ladan Lutfi PA-C, MCMSc
- Physician Assistant

Ladan Lutfi PA-C, MCMSc
- Ms. Lutfi works with Dr. Monica Rizzo of the surgical oncology team to provide care for melanoma and breast cancer patients.
- Physician Assistant , Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5372
Necia Maynard APRN-BC, AOCNP
- Nurse Practitioner

Necia Maynard APRN-BC, AOCNP
- Nurse Practitioner , Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Robert J. Morris MD
- Dermatopathologist

Robert J. Morris MD
- Dr. Morris is board certified in dermatopathology and in combined anatomic and clinical pathology.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology and Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-5000
Neela Natarajan MD
- Community Oncologist

Neela Natarajan MD
- A board certified medical oncologist, Dr. Natarajan sees patients with cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Douglas C. Parker MD
- Dermatopathologist

Douglas C. Parker MD
- Board certified in anatomic pathology and in dermatopathology, Dr. Parker is involved in the histopathologic interpretation and diagnosis of skin lesions for patients at both Emory University Hospital and Grady Memorial Hospital.
- Associate Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
- dpark02@emory.edu
- (404) 712-5947
Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv
- Spiritual Health Manager

Caroline Peacock LCSW, MDiv
- Caroline has a passion for offering compassionate, respectful, and effective patient/family-centered care in a multi-faith, multi-cultural environment.
- Manager of Spiritual Health Support and Community Care, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- caroline.peacock@emory.edu
- (470) 446-7844
Brian P. Pollack MD, PhD
- Dermatopathologist

Brian P. Pollack MD, PhD
- Board certified in dermatopathology, Dr. Pollack specializes in laboratory medicine for melanoma and skin cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Departments of Dermatology and Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine
- bppolla@emory.edu
- (404) 778-3333
J. David Prologo MD
- Radiologist

J. David Prologo MD
- Dr. Prologo's clinical specialties include diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, interventional pain management and bone tumor ablations.
- Director of Interventional Radiology Services, Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-4747
Nancy Reynics NP
- Nurse Practitioner

Nancy Reynics NP
- Working with the surgical oncology team, Ms. Reynics coordinates care for breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, melanoma and sarcoma patients.
- Nurse Practitioner, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Monica Rizzo MD, FACS
- Surgical Oncologist

Monica Rizzo MD, FACS
- Dr. Rizzo is a board certified surgeon who specializes in the management of melanoma, breast cancer, and soft tissue sarcoma.
- Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 686-1343
Maria C. Russell MD
- Surgical Oncologist

Maria C. Russell MD
- Dr. Russell's treats tumors of the liver, biliary tract, pancreas, spleen and gallbladder, metastatic tumors to the liver, tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, neuroendocrine tumors, melanoma and metastatic melanoma.
- Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Vinita Singh MD
- Pain Management Specialist

Vinita Singh MD
- Dr. Singh collaborates with oncologists to provide state-of-the-art therapies to cancer patients suffering from pain symptoms.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine
- vinita.singh@emory.edu
- (404) 686-2410
Benjamin Stoff MD
- Dermatopathologist

Benjamin Stoff MD
- Dr. Stoff specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer and is a member of the multidisciplinary melanoma team at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3333
Emily C. Vereen MSW
- Social Worker

Emily C. Vereen MSW
- Ms. Vereen assists breast cancer, brain tumor, melanoma and genitourinary patients at Winship Cancer Institute.
- Social Worker, Medical Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Felicia Williams DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP
- Nurse Practitioner

Felicia Williams DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP
- Dr. Williams is the lead advanced practice provider with the medical oncology team at Emory University Hospital Midtown.
- Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Medical Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-1900
Howa Yeung MD
- Dermatologist

Howa Yeung MD
- Board certified in dermatology, Dr. Yeung specializes in the treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-3333
Melinda L. Yushak MD, MPH
- Medical Oncologist

Melinda L. Yushak MD, MPH
- Dr. Yushak's clinical focus is in treating sarcoma and melanoma patients.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-0680
Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Supportive Oncologist

Ali J. Zarrabi MD
- Dr. Zarrabi provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care for patients living with serious illness.
- Associate Director, Outpatient Supportive and Palliative Care, The Emory Clinic
- winship.referrals@emoryhealthcare.org
- (404) 778-6448