Dr. Klaus D Mergener, MD

Dr. Klaus Mergener is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist who brings 37 years of medical expertise to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Medizinische Fakultaet Heidelberg Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg in Germany and completed his residency training at Duke University Hospital. His extensive experience in digestive health allows him to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Mergener speaks Spanish and German in addition to English, helping him connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Mergener practices at multiple locations across Washington and South Dakota, with hospital affiliations including Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, and Avera McKennan Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures …to help diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Dr. Mergener also conducts pathology tests to provide patients with accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.