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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Ira Merkel, MD
3.1 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Somerset, NJ.
Dr. Ira Merkel, MD
3.1 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Somerset, NJ
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Somerset, NJ.
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Dr. Merkel graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Somerset, NJ and has 40 years experience. Dr. Merkel currently practices at Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey and are affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital. Dr. Merkel has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction, Bowel Strangulation and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merkel received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Merkel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merkel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Merkel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
    33 Clyde Rd Ste 105-106, Somerset, NJ 08873
  2. 2 Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
    810 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Experience and Background Check

Intestinal Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Intestinal Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Proctosigmoidoscopy

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3.1
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1 Star (10)

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Mar 12, 2022
I've been a patient of Dr Merkel for 15 years. He's simply the best!
Tom M — Mar 12, 2022
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1984. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh Presby Hospital
    1992
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Merkel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkel's profile.

Dr. Merkel frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction, Bowel Strangulation and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter's University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ira Merkel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Merkel has over 40 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ

  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

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