Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It occurs when melanocytes, pigment producing cells, become cancerous.
A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
The plastic surgeon is the doctor who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
A surgeon is a doctor who can prevent and diagnose a disease through surgery.
The oncologist at a doctor specialized in diagnosing and treating cancer.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats melanoma you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.