USC Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery Program

Our nationally recognized surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, including benign and malignant tumors.

USC Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery Program

Our nationally recognized surgeons treat a wide range of conditions, including benign and malignant tumors.

Clinical Trials

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Insurance

We accept most insurance plans and work with managed care networks.

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Transfusion-Free Surgery

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Experienced Surgeons Who Specialize in Sarcoma and Melanoma Treatment

Our USC Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery Program team provides comprehensive care for patients with these rare and often challenging cancers. Led by experienced and knowledgeable surgeons, our team specializes in treating sarcoma and melanoma, from early to advanced disease, as a part of the USC Sarcoma Program.

For patients with sarcoma, we routinely perform complex surgeries on tumors throughout the body, including the limbs, trunk and back of the abdomen (retroperitoneum). For patients with melanoma, our surgeons perform wide local excision, often in combination with lymph node biopsy or dissection, depending on your unique situation. Our team also provides palliative surgery to relieve severe symptoms in select patients with advanced or metastatic sarcoma or melanoma.

Why Choose Us for Sarcoma or Melanoma Surgery

We are a nationally recognized referral center for sarcoma and melanoma and provide care for patients from Southern California, the United States and the world.

Our state-of-the-art surgical care is individualized to each patient. We strive to balance appropriately aggressive cancer surgery to provide the best long-term outcome while minimizing potential complications and preserving or improving quality of life. When determining a patient’s treatment plan, we incorporate extensive experience and evidence-based knowledge about these cancers, their behavior and expected outcomes.

A Dedicated, Multidisciplinary Team of Specialists

When appropriate, our surgeons also integrate surgery with other treatments as part of our commitment to your comprehensive cancer care. These nonsurgical treatments may include systemic therapy (chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy) or radiation therapy. We regularly bring together a team of experts from surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology and pathology to determine the optimal treatment approach for you.

Clinical Trials

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new and promising therapies.

Learn more

Insurance

We accept most insurance plans and work with managed care networks.

Learn more

Transfusion-Free Surgery

Learn about our specialized transfusion-free surgical care services and procedures.

Learn more

Why Choose Us for Sarcoma or Melanoma Surgery

Our state-of-the-art surgical care is individualized to each patient. We strive to balance appropriately aggressive cancer surgery to provide the best long-term outcome while minimizing potential complications and preserving or improving quality of life.

When determining a patient’s treatment plan, we incorporate extensive experience and evidence-based knowledge about these cancers, their behavior and expected outcomes.

When appropriate, our surgeons also integrate other nonsurgical treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy or radiation therapy.

We regularly bring together a team of experts from surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology and pathology to determine the optimal treatment approach for each of our patients.

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USC Sarcoma Program

Our best-in-class cancer specialists use the most advanced techniques to treat all kinds of sarcomas.

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Rehabilitation Care

Helping you regain independence and mobility so you can get back home.

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Radiation Therapy

Leveraging advanced radiation oncology technologies, including stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy and image-guided radiation therapy.

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Survivorship

Helping patients rebuild strength, manage symptoms and lead healthy lives after cancer treatment.

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Nurse Practitioner, Melanoma Surgery, Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery  View more
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
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Radiation Oncology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery, Colorectal Cancer
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Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
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Breast Cancer, Breast Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
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Medical Oncology, Hematology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery  View more
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery  View more
Clinical Associate Professor Of Medicine (Practitioner)
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery, Colorectal Cancer
Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Hematology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery  View more
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery  View more
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery
Specialties
Breast Cancer, Breast Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery
Specialties
Nurse Practitioner, Melanoma Surgery, Gastroenterology
Specialties
Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery  View more
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology
Specialties
Radiation Oncology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery, Colorectal Cancer
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Melanoma Surgery, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Hematology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery  View more
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology, Breast Cancer, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery  View more
Clinical Associate Professor Of Medicine (Practitioner)
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery, Colorectal Cancer
Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Oncology
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Hematology, Sarcoma and Melanoma Surgery  View more

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