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Dr. Merla Puray, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 53
Dr. Merla Puray, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Merla Puray, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Merced, CA.
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Dr. Merla Puray, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 53
Merced, CA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Merla Puray, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Merced, CA.

About

Dr. Puray graduated from University Of The Philippines Manila, College Of Medicine. Dr. Merla Puray, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Merced, CA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Puray currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced, John C. Fremont Healthcare District and Memorial Hospital Los Banos. Dr. Puray has experience treating conditions like Coagulation Disorders, Bleeding Disorders and Leukocytosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Puray received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Puray's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Puray also speaks Cantonese. Dr. Puray is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Coagulation Disorders
Bleeding Disorders
Leukocytosis
Coagulation Disorders
Bleeding Disorders
Leukocytosis
Anemia
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Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Leukocytopenia
Liver Cancer
Neutropenia
Pancytopenia
Thalassemia
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Pancreatic Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Carcinoid Syndrome
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Thalassemia Minor
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adult T-Cell Lymphoma
All Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Positive
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer
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Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Cryoglobulinemia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemoglobin E-Beta Thalassemia
Hemophilia A
Hereditary Sideroblastic Anemia
Hypercoagulable State
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Laryngeal Cancer
Lip Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Histiocytosis
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Liver Biopsy
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

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  • Premium
  • Options PPO
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    Medica Choice
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  • Aetna
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Locations

  1. 1 Dortha T. Chu M.D. Inc.
    3175 Collins Dr, Merced, CA 95348
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
  2. 2 Dortha T. Chu M.D. Inc.
    3175 Collins Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  3. 3 Mercy Medical Center Merced
    333 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340

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Apr 18, 2024
Most often very short wait time. Answers questions and makes sure I understand everything. Goes over and beyond most Doctors. Office staff is Awesome, they all make you feel like you are welcomed, most remember my name.
— Apr 18, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University Of The Philippines Manila, College Of Medicine
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Medical Oncology and Oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Puray frequently treats the following conditions: Coagulation Disorders, Bleeding Disorders and Leukocytosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Merla Puray, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced, John C. Fremont Healthcare District and Memorial Hospital Los Banos.

Yes, Dr. Merla Puray, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Medical Oncology and Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Medical Center Merced

    333 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA

  • John C. Fremont Healthcare District

    5189 Hospital Rd, Mariposa, CA

  • Memorial Hospital Los Banos

    520 W I St, Los Banos, CA