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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD

Hematology* Age 59
Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is a Hematologist in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD

Hematology* Age 59
Ames, IA
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32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is a Hematologist in Ames, IA.

About

Dr. Merchant graduated from University OF IA ROY J & L CARVER COM in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Medical Center.Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is a Hematologist in Ames, IA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Merchant currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital, Greene County Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Story County Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Dr. Merchant has experience treating conditions like Anemia, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer and Polycythemia Rubra Vera among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merchant received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Merchant's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Merchant is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Anemia
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
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Bone Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
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Neutropenia
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Osteosarcoma
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
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Breast Cancer
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Acute Leukemia
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Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Coagulation Disorders
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
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Liver Cancer
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Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
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Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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Oral Cancer
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Peritoneal Cancer
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Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Cyanosis
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Cervical Cancer
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Follicle Center Lymphoma
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Diffuse Lymphoblastic Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Eye Cancer
Factor II Deficiency
Factor V Deficiency
Factor VII Deficiency
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Factor XII Deficiency
Factor XIII Deficiency
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
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Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
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Gallbladder Cancer
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Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Illeum Cancer
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Laryngeal Cancer
Lip Cancer
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Lymphocytopenia
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mast Cell Diseases
Maternal Anemia
Meningiomas
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Mycosis Fungoides
Myeloid Sarcoma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
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Pernicious Anemia
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Plasma Cell Leukemia
Pleura Cancer
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Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Refractory Anemia without Sideroblasts
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sezary's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tonsil Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Hy-Vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  2. 2 Office
    421 W Merle Hibbs Blvd, Marshalltown, IA 50158
  3. 3 Office
    421 W Merle Hibbs Blvd, Marshalltown, IA 50158
  4. 4 Boone County Hospital Swing Bed
    1015 Union St, Boone, IA 50036
  5. 5 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
  6. 6 McFarland Clinic PC
    312 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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Mar 30, 2018
I was referred to Dr Merchant when my primary care doctor found cancer that another medical clinic said I was cured. If I didn’t of moved to Ames who knows what might of happened. I got to see CT showing where my Cancer metastatic into my lungs. It has been a long haul but Dr Merchant made it possible to be in remission 8 months now.
Roxan Main in Ames, IA — Mar 30, 2018
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University OF IA ROY J & L CARVER COM
    1992
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merchant's profile.

Dr. Merchant frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer and Polycythemia Rubra Vera. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Boone County Hospital, Greene County Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Story County Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Greene County Medical Center

    1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA

  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital

    311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA

  • Story County Medical Center

    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA

  • UnityPoint Health Marshalltown

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA