The strength of the NCMC (Northern California Melanoma Center) lies in the Consulting Panel of physicians and nurses who meet weekly to discuss each new patient to combining their expertise to make optimal recommendations for patient care.
The NCMC has a particular emphasis on providing information not only about the best standard therapy available, but also offering innovative therapies to patients through clinical trials. Trials are offered for patients with all stages of the disease. The physicians at the NCMC have provided consultations to more than 5,000 patients from around the globe and their work has been published in a number of scientific Journals.
The NCMC Consulting Panel:
The Panel consists of physicians and nurses from many different backgrounds all collaborating with one goal- to provide information and optimal treatment recommendations for patients.
The NCMC Panel includes individuals with special training in the following areas:
- Clinical Research Nursing
- Dermatology
- Immunology
- Integrative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
- Pathology
- PET Imaging
- Pharmacy
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiology
- Surgical Oncology
Your First Consultation
The first consultation at NCMC lasts most of the day. Its purpose is to provide you with information about melanoma and therapeutic options. In the morning you meet one of the Associate Directors, Dr. Robert Weber or Dr. Ruth Marlin, who reviews your medical history, all records, and performs a physical examination.
Your case is then presented to the NCMC Consulting Panel who discusses the case and makes recommendations concerning any diagnostic measures needed, as well as the best therapeutic options for you. Afterwards Dr. Spitler meets with you and your family and/or friends to inform you of the Panel’s recommendations, discuss therapeutic options, and answer your questions.
After the initial consultation, the NCMC works with your doctor to coordinate your care. The NCMC physicians provide ongoing follow-up care, along with your doctor and if any issues arise concerning your care, your case will be discussed again by the NCMC Consulting Panel.
Contact Information: 415-750-5660
For more information, please view our Melanoma Center brochure.
