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Summary
Dr. Venkat Merla is an internal medicine physician who brings over two decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College and has dedicated 23 years to caring for patients with a wide range of internal medicine conditions. Dr. Merla speaks English and focuses his practice on comprehensive adult healthcare.
Dr. Merla is affiliated with multiple healthcare systems, including Mercy Hospital Joplin, Reid Health, and Antelope Valley Hospital, and practices in Lancaster, California. He specializes in managing diabetes, including both adult and pediatric cases of Type 2 diabetes. His clinical expertise includes ordering comprehensive blood work and metabolic testing to monitor patient health and track treatment progress.
Dr. Merla is affiliated with multiple healthcare systems, including Mercy Hospital Joplin, Reid Health, and Antelope Valley Hospital, and practices in Lancaster, California. He specializes in managing diabetes, including both adult and pediatric cases of Type 2 diabetes. His clinical expertise includes ordering comprehensive blood work and metabolic testing to monitor patient health and track treatment progress.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- speaks English
- Guntur Medical College
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla has 2 locationsKaiser Permanente Lancaster Medical Offices
43112 15th St WLancaster, CA 93534 Tel: (661) 726-2279
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 23 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, French, Bambara | ||
| Lancaster , CA | Diamond Bar , CA | Tigard , OR | Upland , CA |
| Med School: Guntur Medical College | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Guntur Medical CollegeGraduated in 2003
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- Dr. Venkat Merla's office is located at 43112 15th St W, Lancaster, CA, 93534.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Venkat Merla affiliated with?
- Dr. Venkat Merla is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, Reid Health, and Antelope Valley Hospital.
- What languages does Dr. Venkat Merla speak?
- Dr. Venkat Merla speaks English.
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