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Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD
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Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Colton, CA.
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Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery* Age 71
Colton, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Colton, CA.

About

Dr. Merkel graduated from Loma Linda University in 1980 and completed a residency at Los Angeles County-King Drew Medical Center.Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD is an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Colton, CA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Merkel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and San Antonio Regional Hospital. At present, Dr. Merkel received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Merkel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Merkel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Merkel accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Achilles Tendinitis
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Ankle Disorders
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Disorders
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Disorders
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Disorders
Complex Fractures
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
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Gait Abnormality
Hammer Toe
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Ankle Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
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Steroid Injection

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Locations

  1. 1 Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
    400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA 92324
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3.2
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (11)

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Dec 22, 2018
Very knowledgeable Doctor. He explained and answered all of my questions. Wish he wasn’t retiring.
Nancy in Redlands, CA — Dec 22, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loma Linda University
    1980
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • White Memorial Medical Center
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Los Angeles County-King Drew Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • San Bernardino County Medical Center
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkel's profile.

Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD is affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, St. Bernardine Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and San Antonio Regional Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Redlands Community Hospital

    350 Terracina Blvd, Redlands, CA

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    1798 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA

  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA

  • St. Bernardine Medical Center

    2101 N Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA

  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

    400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA

  • San Antonio Regional Hospital

    999 San Bernardino Rd, Upland, CA