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Summary
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.
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.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 69 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Wesley Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Earl Dean Merkel has 3 locationsRussell Regional Hospital Physicians Clinic
200 S Main St Bldg BRussell, KS 67665 Tel: (785) 483-3333
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | |||
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Dr. Earl Dean Merkel has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
69 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Wesley Medical Center
Medical School
University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 1957
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- Dr. Earl Merkel's office is located at 200 S Main St Bldg B, Russell, KS, 67665.
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- Dr. Earl Merkel is affiliated with Russell Regional Hospital.
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