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Hyderabad's Dedicated Skin Cancer Panel
Best Skin Cancer Doctors in Hyderabad — CION's Dedicated Skin Cancer Panel
Choosing a skin cancer doctor matters more than most patients realise — because not every skin cancer is the same, and the specialist who treats a small benign-looking mole is rarely the one you need for melanoma. CION operates Hyderabad's dedicated skin cancer panel across 11 city locations, with surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists working together as a multidisciplinary tumour board on every case. Mohs micrographic surgery, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and current NCCN immunotherapy protocols are all delivered in-house.
- 14 specialists, one panel — surgical, medical & radiation oncologists managing skin cancer together
- Mohs micrographic surgery — available in-house for face and cosmetically sensitive lesions
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy — standard of care for early-stage melanoma, performed routinely
- Free written second opinion — tumour-board reviewed, documented, yours to keep
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The CION Skin Cancer Panel
14 specialists, one team. Mohs surgery and melanoma immunotherapy.
Surgical, medical, and radiation oncology — every CION skin cancer case is managed by the team below, with Mohs micrographic surgery for cosmetically sensitive areas and current immunotherapy and BRAF-targeted regimens for melanoma. Use the tabs to filter by specialty; request a specific doctor by name when booking.
Medical Oncologist
Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy
MBBS(Gold Medal), DNB(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Gold Medal)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla
MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Adyar,Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE(UK)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Owais Mohammed
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vinay Mamidala
MBBS, MS(General Surgery), M.Ch(Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS(Ongoing)
Surgical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Hematologist
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Mohammed Imran
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vajja Sandeep Kumar
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Surgical Oncologist
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Specialist Disambiguation
Which Type of Doctor Actually Treats Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer has the most confused specialty landscape of any cancer. Search results routinely mix dermatologists, cosmetic skin clinics, hair-transplant centres, and oncologists under the umbrella of "skin cancer doctors" — and the right specialist depends almost entirely on which kind of skin cancer you have. Here is who actually treats skin cancer, and when each specialist is the right one to see.
| Specialist | What they treat | When you need them for skin cancer |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatologist | All skin conditions — diagnoses suspicious moles, performs biopsy, treats small low-risk BCCs | The right starting point. Diagnoses the cancer and may treat small, simple BCCs. For melanoma, advanced SCC, or any cancer needing lymph node assessment, they should refer to oncology. |
| Cosmetic Dermatology / Skin Clinic | Cosmetic skin treatment — laser, fillers, hair, anti-ageing | Not a skin cancer specialist. SERP listings often confuse this with oncology. For a confirmed cancer, you need a medically-trained dermatologist or an oncology team — not a cosmetic clinic. |
| Surgical Oncologist | All cancer surgeries — including wide excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, complex reconstruction coordination | The right choice for melanoma, deep or advanced SCC, Merkel cell carcinoma, and any skin cancer where lymph node assessment is required. |
| Plastic / Reconstructive Surgeon | Reconstruction after large skin excision — flap surgery, grafts, facial reconstruction | A partner specialist. Works alongside the surgical oncologist when significant tissue removal needs reconstruction, particularly on the face, neck, ears, or hands. |
| Medical Oncologist | Systemic cancer treatment — immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy | Essential for advanced or metastatic melanoma, metastatic SCC, and Merkel cell carcinoma. Manages pembrolizumab, nivolumab, BRAF-targeted therapy, and adjuvant immunotherapy. |
| Radiation Oncologist | Radiation therapy | Used selectively — for inoperable skin cancers, certain elderly patients where surgery is unsuitable, and palliative cases. |
Which specialist should you see first?
Use this as a quick guide. Your specific situation may vary; any CION oncologist can review your case in 45 minutes and tell you which subspecialty should lead your care.
- Suspicious mole or non-healing skin lesionStart with a dermatologist for biopsy. Once cancer is confirmed, ask immediately for referral to oncology.
- Small BCC or SCC on the faceA Mohs surgeon is preferred where available. CION offers Mohs surgery for cosmetically sensitive locations.
- Confirmed melanomaSurgical oncologist leads for wide excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Tumour board reviews before surgery.
- Advanced or metastatic melanoma (Stage III or IV)Medical oncologist leads. Combination immunotherapy and BRAF-targeted therapy are first-line in 2026.
- Recurrent or aggressive skin cancer (Merkel cell, sarcomatoid SCC)Multidisciplinary oncology team essential. A general dermatology clinic is not equipped for these.
The honest answer is that for any meaningful skin cancer case beyond a simple BCC, you need more than one specialist. A single doctor is rarely the right model. A tumour board is.
Patient Decision Framework
Seven Questions to Ask Before You Choose a Skin Cancer Doctor
Most patients pick a skin cancer doctor the same way they would pick a dentist — a directory listing, a star rating, years of experience. For a cancer where the right doctor depends entirely on which kind of skin cancer you have — and where the wrong choice can mean either a disfiguring scar or a missed melanoma — that is not enough information to choose well.
How many skin cancer cases does this team treat in a year — and how many will be personally led by my doctor?
A general dermatology clinic may see a handful of cancers a year. A dedicated oncology centre sees hundreds. Volume creates the pattern recognition this cancer demands — especially for melanoma.
Will the surgery leave a noticeable scar — especially if it's on my face — and how do you minimise that?
Most skin cancers occur on visible parts of the body. A team that walks you through the expected cosmetic outcome before surgery — with examples — is a different team from one that says "we'll see how it looks afterwards."
If my cancer turns out to be melanoma, what's the plan — and will it be different from regular skin cancer?
Melanoma is fundamentally different from BCC or SCC. It can spread; it needs lymph node assessment; it may need immunotherapy. A skin clinic that treats every cancer the same way is not equipped for melanoma.
Who will personally manage my case across surgery, treatment, and follow-up?
Skin cancer follow-up runs for years because new lesions can appear over time. The doctor who sees you across visits is the one most likely to catch what matters.
Will I get a written cost estimate covering everything — before treatment starts?
Headline numbers are often only part of the bill. Pathology, reconstruction, follow-up imaging, and medicines can add 30–50% you were not told about.
How much time will I actually have to ask questions and understand my options?
A seven-minute consultation cannot honestly unpack a cancer diagnosis. Especially not in a second language.
Will my case be discussed by a team of specialists together, or decided by one person?
Skin cancer decisions cut across surgical, medical, and where needed radiation oncology — plus dermatology and reconstruction. No single doctor sees the full picture alone.
We mean it: take this list to any consultation — ours or anyone else's. A centre worth choosing will welcome these questions.
Our Standards, in Numbers
How CION Measures Up
Every standard below maps to a concern patients carry into their first consultation. We did not build these to look good on a webpage. We built them because they are what we would want if it were our family with the diagnosis.
Dedicated skin cancer panel
Surgical and medical oncologists managing BCC, SCC, melanoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma across all 11 CION Hyderabad locations.
45-minute first consultation
Six times the corporate-hospital default. Real time to understand your options.
Mohs micrographic surgery available
Gold standard for BCC/SCC on the face and cosmetically sensitive areas — most Hyderabad centres do not offer it.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma
Standard of care for early-stage melanoma — performed routinely as part of our melanoma surgical pathway.
Cosmetic outcome discussed pre-operatively
If your cancer is on the face or a cosmetically sensitive area, the expected cosmetic result is shown to you with examples before surgery.
Reconstructive surgery integrated into the plan
For larger excisions requiring tissue reconstruction, it is built into the surgical plan from the start — not arranged after the fact.
Multidisciplinary tumour board for every case
Surgical, medical, and radiation oncology together — before any decision is made.
One named lead specialist
From first consultation through surgery, systemic therapy, and follow-up. No rotating juniors.
Current melanoma immunotherapy and targeted therapy
Pembrolizumab, nivolumab, ipilimumab combinations, and BRAF-targeted therapy aligned with NCCN/ESMO guidelines.
Written, itemised cost estimate
Surgery, diagnostics, pathology, hospital, medicines — quoted in writing before treatment begins.
Telugu · Hindi · English consultations
In the language you actually think in. Family members are encouraged to attend.
Free written second opinion
Documented. Yours to keep. Take it to any doctor, anywhere — including our competitors.
Every number above is independently verifiable on request — ask any CION specialist for the underlying details and they will give them to you.
Operationally, Not in Marketing Language
How a Skin Cancer Case Actually Moves Through CION
From your first call to your final follow-up, here is how your case moves through CION.
First Consultation (45 minutes)
A senior oncologist reviews your case in full. If you have a biopsy already, we review the slides and report. Family welcome. Telugu, Hindi, or English.
Diagnostic Review and Staging
Biopsy histopathology is reviewed by our oncology pathologist. For melanoma and high-risk SCC, additional imaging (ultrasound for lymph nodes, CT for staging) is ordered with a clear clinical reason.
Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Discussion
Your case is presented to surgical, medical, and where relevant radiation oncology together — usually within five working days. The team's consensus recommendation is documented.
Treatment Plan with Named Lead Doctor
You meet your lead specialist. The full plan — including the expected cosmetic outcome and reconstructive approach where applicable — is explained in your preferred language. You receive a written, itemised cost estimate before anything begins.
Treatment
Mohs surgery, wide excision, sentinel lymph node biopsy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy — delivered at one of 11 CION Hyderabad locations. Reconstruction is integrated into the surgical plan. The same lead doctor remains accountable for your case throughout.
Follow-Up and Surveillance
Skin cancer follow-up involves clinical skin examination at 3 to 6 monthly intervals for the first 2 to 3 years, with imaging where indicated. Your lead doctor stays the same. We send reminders so you do not have to remember.
If at any stage you want a second opinion — internal or external — we facilitate it. Free, in writing, yours to keep.
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CION cancer care is closer than you think.
We're never more than 30 minutes away. Same panel of specialists at every centre. Same tumour board reviews. Same NCCN protocols. Pick the closest one and call directly — or let us pick for you.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best skin cancer doctor in Hyderabad?
The best doctor depends on what kind of skin cancer you have. For small basal cell or squamous cell cancers on cosmetically sensitive areas like the face, look for a Mohs surgeon or surgical oncologist with Mohs training. For melanoma, look for a surgical oncologist who performs sentinel lymph node biopsy alongside a medical oncologist current with immunotherapy protocols. At CION, every skin cancer case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary tumour board, so your care is not dependent on the judgment of any single doctor — you get a team's plan, with one named specialist accountable for delivering it.
Should I see a dermatologist or an oncologist for skin cancer?
A dermatologist is the right starting point — they diagnose skin cancer and may treat very small, low-risk BCCs themselves. But once a biopsy confirms melanoma, advanced squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, or any skin cancer needing sentinel lymph node assessment, you need an oncology team. A cosmetic dermatology clinic or skin clinic is not a skin cancer specialist — for confirmed cancers, treatment must be led by a surgical or medical oncologist.
What is Mohs surgery and is it available in Hyderabad?
Mohs micrographic surgery is the gold-standard surgical technique for skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas like the face. The surgeon removes the cancer layer by layer, examining each layer under a microscope before taking more — preserving as much healthy tissue as possible while ensuring all the cancer is removed. CION offers Mohs surgery in Hyderabad as part of our skin cancer surgical pathway. Most general dermatology clinics do not.
Will skin cancer surgery leave a noticeable scar?
Some scarring is inevitable, but how visible it is depends on the surgical technique, the tumour size and location, and the reconstructive approach. Mohs surgery preserves the most healthy tissue and typically produces the smallest scar. For larger excisions on the face, reconstructive surgery is part of the plan from the start. Your surgical team should walk you through expected cosmetic outcomes before surgery, with examples — at CION this is part of the pre-operative discussion, not a post-operative reveal.
How is melanoma treatment different from other skin cancer treatment?
Melanoma is fundamentally different from basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma. It can spread to lymph nodes and distant organs, so treatment usually involves wider surgical margins, sentinel lymph node biopsy to check for early spread, and for higher-stage disease, immunotherapy (pembrolizumab, nivolumab, or combinations) or targeted therapy (BRAF inhibitors). A dermatology-led skin clinic is not equipped to handle melanoma — it requires a full oncology team.
How do I get a second opinion before skin cancer surgery?
A second opinion is especially valuable for melanoma, large facial BCC/SCC, recurrent skin cancers, and any case where significant reconstruction has been recommended. At CION the second opinion is free, written, and yours to keep — our multidisciplinary tumour board reviews your biopsy, imaging, and existing recommendation and provides a documented opinion you can take anywhere, including back to your original doctor.
How much does skin cancer treatment cost in Hyderabad?
Costs vary significantly by cancer type and stage. Simple wide local excision for early BCC or SCC may start from around ₹30,000–₹80,000; Mohs surgery is higher due to its specialised nature; melanoma surgery including sentinel lymph node biopsy ranges ₹1,50,000–₹3,00,000; immunotherapy for advanced melanoma is significantly higher per cycle. For a detailed cost breakdown by treatment type, see our skin cancer treatment in Hyderabad page. Every CION patient receives a written, itemised cost estimate before treatment begins.
Does Aarogyasri cover skin cancer treatment at CION?
Yes. CION is empanelled under Aarogyasri, and eligible Telangana residents (White Ration Card holders) can avail cashless skin cancer treatment — surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive care included. The Aarogyasri coordinator at CION handles paperwork directly so you focus on your treatment, not the process.
Can I choose a specific doctor for my skin cancer case at CION?
Yes. When booking your consultation, request a specific doctor by name and we will confirm availability and arrange the appointment. Your chosen doctor becomes your named lead specialist for the duration of your care. Other specialists from the panel join for their part of the journey through the tumour board.
What should I bring to my first skin cancer consultation?
Bring your biopsy report and slides if available; any photographs of the lesion taken at different points in time (these are surprisingly useful for showing how the lesion has changed); a list of current medications, especially immunosuppressants; previous skin cancer history; sun-exposure and occupation history; and a family member to listen alongside you. If you don't have the biopsy slides we can request them — but bring whatever you do have.
Take the next step with a team that does this every day
Surgical, medical, and radiation oncology under one roof. Mohs surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy in-house. Multidisciplinary tumour board review for every patient. Free 45-minute consultation. NABH-accredited. Aarogyasri, EMI, and cashless insurance accepted.
This content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified oncologist for guidance specific to your medical condition. The information on this page is periodically reviewed and updated by CION's medical team in accordance with current clinical guidelines.