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Summary
Dr. Merri Finchem specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. She earned her medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and brings 26 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Finchem is multilingual, speaking Vietnamese, Spanish, German, English, and Chinese, allowing her to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Finchem practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has particular expertise in managing back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens, as well as treating flank pain. Her clinical practice includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels, basic metabolic panels, and diabetic nephropathy screenings to help monitor and diagnose various health conditions.
Dr. Finchem practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego, California, and maintains an affiliation with the Jennifer Moreno Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. She has particular expertise in managing back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens, as well as treating flank pain. Her clinical practice includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels, basic metabolic panels, and diabetic nephropathy screenings to help monitor and diagnose various health conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, German, English, Chinese
- St Georges University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Merri Dawn Finchem has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente Point Loma Medical Offices
3250 Fordham StSan Diego, CA 92110 Tel: (619) 528-5000
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 266-5000
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 26 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, German, English, Chinese | Speaks English | ||
| San Diego , CA | Lyons , CO | Upland , CA | Katy , TX |
| Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Merri Dawn Finchem
Medical Specialties
Dr. Merri Dawn Finchem has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Merri Dawn Finchem holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Finchem's NPI number is 1487702320.
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- Dr. Merri Dawn Finchem speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, German, English, and Chinese.
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- Dr. Merri Dawn Finchem is affiliated with Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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