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1 Rating with 1 written Review
Dr. Michael B. Merkley, MD, is a highly experienced, board-certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. Merkley has committed his career to perfecting refractive surgery, focusing on getting each of his patients out of glasses. His carefully curated procedures ensure that, regardless of your candidacy for laser surgery, there is a tailored solution available to help you achieve clear vision without the need for contact lenses or glasses.
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Dr. Merkley earned his Medical Degree from Wilford Hall Medical and Saint Louis University, followed by the completion of his Surgical Internship and Residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. His career began at the Air Force’s largest hospital, the David Grant Medical Center, where he performed vision procedures for active Air Force and military members, retirees, and their families. Dr. Merkley takes pride in providing …corrective eye surgery for patients, bringing his full attention and care to every procedure, from minor fixes to life-changing LASIK eye surgery. For Dr. Merkley, restored vision means more than simply no longer needing glasses or contacts.
I rarely give reviews because seldom do others impress me. Dr. Merkley and his team hit the ball outside the park. I found myself at 60yrs. with cataracts. Mine were progressing quickly and interfering with all facets of my daily life from computers to driving. In choosing my doctor I needed a person who was an intellect in his profession. It is not natural to me to allow someone to start carving on my eye with a sharp object. He answered all my questions well and tolerated my quizzing him. I could see he was focused on solving the problem. Add to this a lovely personality. The guy laughs, smiles, and is just enjoyable to be around. He listens. He even answers his own office phone if no one is available. Which tells me treats his office as a team and all his patient’s calls are important to him. He has good availability; I didn’t find myself on a waiting list just to get an appointment. My surgeries were scheduled within a week. His office stayed on top of my insurance. Now it is… all done and my eyes are better than new. Having my eye site back is a gift. Colors are now vibrant; I can see details far away. Dr. Merkley was referred to me by one of his peers, which tells me he is viewed within his own circles favorably. I strongly recommend Dr. Merkley, especially if you are a perfectionist like myself and expect a lot from a medical professional.
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