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Dr. Venkat Merla, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Venkat Merla, MD

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Dr. Venkat Merla, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 46
Lancaster, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Venkat Merla, MD is an Internist in Lancaster, CA.

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Dr. Merla graduated from UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Venkat Merla, MD is an Internist in Lancaster, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Merla currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center. Dr. Merla's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merla also speaks Spanish. Dr. Merla is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Locations

  1. 1 Southern California Permanente Medical Group
    43112 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (833) 574-2273
  2. 2 Southern California Permanente Medical Group
    43112 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 726-2378
  3. 3 Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital
    2810 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70506
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 981-2949
  4. 4 Greenfield Community Health Center
    9001 S H St, Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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  • UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES / GUNTUR MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2003
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Venkat Merla, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merla's profile.

Dr. Venkat Merla, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Venkat Merla, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center

    13651 Willard St, Panorama City, CA