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Dr. Alan Merin, MD

Nephrology* Age 74
Dr. Alan Merin, MD
5.0 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Alan Merin, MD
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Dr. Alan Merin, MD

Nephrology* Age 74
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Merin graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, TX and has 48 years experience. Dr. Merin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Heart Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Merin received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Merin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Merin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Merin is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • Medicare
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
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    MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Open Access
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
  • Choice Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice
  • Guardian
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    903 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
  2. 2 Office
    8042 Wurzbach Rd Ste 615, San Antonio, TX 78229
  3. 3 Lockehill Kidney Disease Clinic
    10134 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
  4. 4 Sammy Vick MD PA
    8038 Wurzbach Rd Ste 430, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Apr 15, 2021
He saved my mom’s life! He currently treats my husband. The staff is friendly. I cannot thank Dr. Merin enough for all the special care and medical judgment to my family!
Ivonne Diaz — Apr 15, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hosps-Case West Res University|University Hosps Case West Res University
    1977
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Southwestern
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Merin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merin's profile.

Dr. Alan Merin, MD is affiliated with Methodist Heart Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Merin, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Heart Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX