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Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD
3.4 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Galveston, TX.
Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD
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Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Galveston, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Galveston, TX.

About

Dr. Merkley graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center.Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Galveston, TX and has 37 years experience. Dr. Merkley currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus. Dr. Merkley has experience treating conditions like Foreign Body in Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merkley received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Merkley's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merkley also speaks Chinese. Dr. Merkley is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Foreign Body in Eye
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Foreign Body in Eye
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Transplant
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 University of Texas Medical Branch
    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Multispecialty Care Center
    2660 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
  3. 3 League City Campus
    2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
  4. 4 Office
    700 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

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3.4
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Chinese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Geisinger Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkley's profile.

Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD is affiliated with UTMB Health-Galveston Campus.

Yes, Dr. Kevin Merkley, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UTMB Health-Galveston Campus

    301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX