Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 66

4.6 (18 Ratings)

Evanston, IL

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Evanston, IL.

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4.6 (18 Ratings)

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 66

Evanston, IL

Accepting new patients

43 years of experience

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Evanston, IL.

Show Phone Number (847) 570-2112

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Dr. Merkel graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical School.Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Evanston, IL and has 43 years experience. Dr. Merkel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. Dr. Merkel has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer, Male Breast Carcinoma and Breast Carcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merkel received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Merkel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Merkel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Northshore University Health System
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Directions (847) 570-2112
Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center (Acc)
2180 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
Directions (847) 503-1000
Highland Park Primary Care
757 Park Ave W Ste 1810, Highland Park, IL 60035
Directions (847) 480-3800
Northshore Glenbrook Hospital
2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
Directions (847) 570-5000

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Aug 19, 2024

A voice of reason and confidence. Trusting and kind. Takes the time to answer all your questions. Since his expertise and experience speaks for itself, I just trusted his guidance and took his advise. If you are looking for experienced guidance on your journey, trust in him.

14yr survivor — Aug 19, 2024

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Medical Oncology

Internal Medicine

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Medical Education

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
1981

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Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Oncology

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital|Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical School
1982

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University Tex Health Science Center
1988

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Dr. Merkel in specializes in Medical Oncology. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Merkel frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Male Breast Carcinoma and Breast Carcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

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Dr. Merkel's office is located at 2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.

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Dr. Merkel provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Is Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Oncology.

Does Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD receive good ratings from patients?

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD has a star rating of 4.6/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.

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Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

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