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Summary
Dr. Lisa Merlin is a neurologist who has dedicated four decades to caring for patients with neurological conditions. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at SUNY Health Science Center. With 40 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Merlin brings extensive knowledge to her neurology practice. She is fluent in both English and Russian, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.
Dr. Merlin practices at Kings County Hospital Center and University Hospital of Brooklyn, both located in Brooklyn, New York. Her expertise includes treating back pain conditions, ranging from general back pain to pregnancy-related back discomfort and back pain in children and teenagers. She performs diagnostic procedures such as arthrograms and various blood tests to help identify underlying conditions. Dr. Merlin's comprehensive approach to neurological care combines her decades of experience with thorough diagnostic capabilities.
Dr. Merlin practices at Kings County Hospital Center and University Hospital of Brooklyn, both located in Brooklyn, New York. Her expertise includes treating back pain conditions, ranging from general back pain to pregnancy-related back discomfort and back pain in children and teenagers. She performs diagnostic procedures such as arthrograms and various blood tests to help identify underlying conditions. Dr. Merlin's comprehensive approach to neurological care combines her decades of experience with thorough diagnostic capabilities.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- speaks English, Russian
- Suny Health Science Center
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Lisa Ruth Merlin has 3 locationsSuny Down State Medical Center
450 Clarkson Ave Ste 1213Brooklyn, NY 11203Mon8:00 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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 40 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Russian | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Brooklyn , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | Forest Hills , NY |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: Newcastle University UK | Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT-COM) | Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lisa Ruth Merlin
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Lisa Ruth Merlin has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lisa Ruth Merlin has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
Dr. Lisa Ruth Merlin holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Suny Health Science Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1986.
NPI Number
Dr. Merlin's NPI number is 1619954518.
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- What languages does Dr. Lisa Merlin speak?
- Dr. Lisa Merlin speaks English and Russian.
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- Dr. Lisa Merlin's office is located at 451 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11203.
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