Dr. Earl Dean Merkel, MD

Dr. Earl Merkel is a family medicine physician with 69 years of experience in comprehensive healthcare. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Wesley Medical Center. Dr. Merkel is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in his community.

Dr. Merkel practices at Russell Regional Hospital and the Russell Regional Hospital Physicians Clinic in Russell, Kansas. His expertise includes managing diabetes and its complications, helping patients maintain healthy blood sugar levels and prevent long-term health issues. He also treats age-related macular degeneration and performs specialized procedures such as anti-VEGF treatments and retinal imaging to protect patients' vision. Additionally, Dr. Merkel uses optical coherence tomography to provide detailed assessments of eye health.