Skin Cancer

Easy for Patients and Physicians

A single phone number and care coordinator serve as the main program contact and case management resource for patients and physicians. The program coordinator takes physician referrals, coordinates with primary care physicians, triages patients for appropriate care, and coordinates the multidisciplinary skin cancer team. A key goal of the program is to schedule patients for appropriate specialty consultation within one week following initial referral. For referrals, call 317-621-9470.

Access to Expertise

For referring physicians, Community's Skin Cancer Care program offers a one-stop access point to a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Referring physician preferences for patient follow-up, testing and diagnostic services are respected.

Range of Advanced Treatments

The Skin Cancer Care program focuses on providing the appropriate patient care as a result of specific referral needs. Such needs may involve surgical or dermatological care, or the patient may need more comprehensive care management for complex cases. The program identifies specialty resources—not just within the Community cancer care network, but also throughout Indiana—that may have a particular expertise for a given disease and diagnosis. Advanced care is available for patients that require surgical management, such as reconstruction.

Getting Patients Back to Their Lives

All resources and specialty care recommendations are discussed and coordinated with the referring physician, as desired. To the extent possible, required treatment and therapies are provided on a patient's first visit. Interim and continuing care are provided as necessary. As much care as possible is provided in the patient's home community.

Communication Coordination

In addition to traditional means of communication and care coordination, the Skin Cancer Care program uses e-mail communication and telemedicine applications when appropriate. The program strives for timely communication and follow-up.

Program Goals

• Superior patient outcomes
• Superior patient management and coordination
• More effective multidisciplinary care and team approach
• More efficient care, with a focus on patient and referral source convenience
• Patient and referring physician communication that exceeds expectations
• Utilization and coordination of local, home community healthcare services as available

Jeffrey Wagner, MD
Medical Director, Skin Cancer Care Program

Dr. Jeff Wagner is the medical director of the Skin Cancer Care program and its multidisciplinary team. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a fellow of the American Board of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Wagner is a frequent educator, speaker and author; he has been identified as one of America’s Top Doctors. He is an internationally recognized expert and researcher in cutaneous oncology, melanoma, and reconstructive techniques and outcomes.

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Adam Riker, MD
Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Adam Riker specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, including Merkel cell carcinoma, advanced basal and squamous cell carcinomas, and soft tissue sarcomas. Prior to joining Community, Dr. Riker held physician leadership roles at major academic cancer centers across the country. He is a deeply published researcher in clinical cancer therapies and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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