Akil A Merchant, MD

Dr. Akil Merchant specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing over two decades of experience to his practice treating blood disorders and cancer. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. Dr. Merchant further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 2010, and maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Merchant practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where he focuses on caring for patients with blood cancers and immune system disorders. His expertise includes treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma and managing low platelet counts that can affect bleeding and clotting. He also helps patients with weakened immune systems navigate their health challenges. Dr. Merchant performs comprehensive blood testing and specialized lab work to monitor blood cell counts and …kidney function. Patients rate him an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.