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Summary
Dr. Catherine Merna is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with 9 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she received comprehensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat conditions. Her expertise encompasses both medical and surgical approaches to complex ENT disorders.
Dr. Merna practices at Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center in Riverside, California, and maintains affiliations with several respected medical institutions including UCI Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Saint Luke's Downtown. She treats patients with rhinitis and allergic rhinitis, helping them find relief from chronic nasal and sinus symptoms. Dr. Merna performs endoscopic sinus surgery for patients requiring surgical intervention and offers both traditional allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy to help patients build tolerance to environmental …allergens.
Read More Read less Dr. Merna practices at Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center in Riverside, California, and maintains affiliations with several respected medical institutions including UCI Medical Center and UnityPoint Health Saint Luke's Downtown. She treats patients with rhinitis and allergic rhinitis, helping them find relief from chronic nasal and sinus symptoms. Dr. Merna performs endoscopic sinus surgery for patients requiring surgical intervention and offers both traditional allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy to help patients build tolerance to environmental …allergens.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Catherine Michelle Merna has 2 locationsEar Nose And Throat Consultants
4301 Sergeant Rd Ste 215Sioux City, IA 51106Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 9 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 62 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Riverside , CA | Orange , CA | Loma Linda , CA | Yorba Linda , CA |
| Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine | Med School: Coll Of Med Natl Taiwan Univ Taiwan (244-02 Eff 1/1971) |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Catherine Michelle Merna has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
Dr. Catherine Michelle Merna holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of California, South Dakota, and Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026, an active medical license in the state of South Dakota that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2017.
NPI Number
Dr. Merna's NPI number is 1497281828.
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- Dr. Catherine Merna's office is located at 10800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA, 92505.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Catherine Merna affiliated with?
- Dr. Catherine Merna is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Unitypoint Health Saint Lukes Downtown, Saint Lukes Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, and Dunes Surgical Hospital.
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