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Dr. Persila Mertz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Persila Mertz, MD
4.7 (10 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Persila Mertz, MD
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Dr. Persila Mertz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Ephrata, PA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Persila Mertz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ephrata, PA.

About

Dr. Mertz graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS in 1987 and completed a residency at Georgetown University Department Of Ophthalmology.Dr. Persila Mertz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Ephrata, PA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Mertz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital and WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Mertz has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Diplopia and Disorder of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mertz received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Mertz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mertz also speaks French and Persian. Dr. Mertz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Diplopia
Disorder of Choroid
Nearsightedness
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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  • IN Total Health
  • Community Health Choice
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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  • Aetna
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  • Medicare
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    Curative PPO
  • Peach State Health Plan
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  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Tricare
  • Assurant Health
  • Options PPO
  • Universal American
  • HealthPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Persila V. Mertz M.D. PC
    115 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522

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4.7
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May 19, 2020
Excellent service and friendly staff
— May 19, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH / MAIN CAMPUS
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University Department Of Ophthalmology
    1992
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Mertz frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Diplopia and Disorder of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Persila Mertz, MD is affiliated with WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital and WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Persila Mertz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

    169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA

  • WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital

    252 S 4th St, Lebanon, PA