Akil A Merchant, MD

Dr. Akil Merchant specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing 26 years of dedicated experience to cancer and blood disorder care. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training in 2005. Dr. Merchant further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in 2010, one of the nation's leading medical institutions. He maintains certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Merchant practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where he treats patients with complex blood cancers and immune system disorders. His expertise includes caring for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and those experiencing low platelet counts. He also helps patients managing compromised immune systems. Dr. Merchant performs comprehensive blood testing and specialized laboratory work to monitor treatment progress and overall health. …Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.