Summary

Dr. Merritt Hougen is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. With more than five decades of clinical practice, he brings extensive experience to patient care. Dr. Hougen is fluent in English.

Dr. Hougen practices at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and serves patients in Los Angeles, California. He treats conditions such as limping and back pain in both pregnant women and children. His approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help patients recover and improve their mobility. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 53 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Merritt Louis Hougen

54433 FileLos Angeles, CA 90074

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Los Angeles , CALyons , COScottsdale , AZKaty , TX
Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Merritt Louis Hougen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Merritt Louis Hougen has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

53 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Stanford University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1973

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Merritt Hougen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Merritt Hougen accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Merritt Hougen accepting new patients?
Dr. Merritt Hougen has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Merritt Hougen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Merritt Hougen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Merritt Hougen?
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What languages does Dr. Merritt Hougen speak?
Dr. Merritt Hougen speaks English.

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