Summary

Dr. Eric Metzler is a family medicine physician who specializes in geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at SC Medical Center. With over four decades of practice, Dr. Metzler brings extensive experience to his patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Metzler practices at Socorro General Hospital in Socorro, New Mexico. His expertise includes caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease and managing type 2 diabetes. He also addresses mobility concerns such as limping. Dr. Metzler works with rehabilitation services including physical therapy and occupational therapy to help patients maintain their strength and independence.

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Quick Facts

  • 43 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Sc Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Socorro General Hospital

1202 Highway 60Socorro, NM 87801

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric E W Metzler

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Davis Vision
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicare
  • Medical Mutual - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Western Sky Community Care - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric E W Metzler has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric E W Metzler has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Cognitive Issues/Testing
  • Confusion
  • Dementia
  • EOL Care
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Senility
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Mexico, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Sc Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Dr. Eric Metzler's office is located at 1202 Highway 60, Socorro, NM, 87801.

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