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Dr. Peter Merkel, MD

Rheumatology* Age 63
Dr. Peter Merkel, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Merkel, MD

Rheumatology* Age 63
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Merkel, MD is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Peter Merkel, MD is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Merkel has experience treating conditions like Systemic Vasculitis, Granulomatosis and Wegener's Granulomatosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merkel received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merkel is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Systemic Vasculitis
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Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Locations

  1. 1 University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 414-2501
  2. 2 Trustees of the Univ of PA
    250 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 902-5700
  3. 3 VA Medical Center Philadelphia PA
    3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 949-1001

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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Merkel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkel's profile.

Dr. Merkel frequently treats the following conditions: Systemic Vasculitis, Granulomatosis and Wegener's Granulomatosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Merkel, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Peter Merkel, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA