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Dr. Joseph Merck is a physician specializing in internal medicine and ophthalmology with 11 years of experience in medical practice. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center. His dual expertise allows him to provide comprehensive care that bridges general internal medicine with specialized eye care.
Dr. Merck is affiliated with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Minnesota, including Crosby and Baxter. He focuses on treating serious eye conditions such as cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, while he also provides comprehensive eye exams for patients seeking both routine and specialized eye care.
Dr. Merck is affiliated with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout Minnesota, including Crosby and Baxter. He focuses on treating serious eye conditions such as cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, while he also provides comprehensive eye exams for patients seeking both routine and specialized eye care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 11 years of experience
- Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Joseph Patrick Merck has 4 locationsGreat River Eye Clinic
1 3rd Ave NeCrosby, MN 56441 Tel: (218) 546-5108
Mon8:00 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
Great River Eye Clinic
7636 Design Rd Ste 105Baxter, MN 56425 Tel: (218) 825-1976
Mon8:00 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
Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center
13114 Isle DrBaxter, MN 56425 Tel: (218) 822-2400
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Anesthesiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 11 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish | ||
| Crosby , MN | Mesquite , TX | Denver , CO | Brainerd , MN |
| Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Patrick Merck
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Patrick Merck has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Patrick Merck has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Dr. Joseph Patrick Merck holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 2015.
NPI Number
Dr. Merck's NPI number is 1558742783.
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