Summary

Dr. Robert Merz is a cardiovascular disease specialist who graduated from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, finishing his fellowship in 1986. With 45 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Merz brings extensive expertise to treating heart and vascular conditions. He speaks both Spanish and English.

Dr. Merz practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, with his office located in Santa Monica, California. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and addressing heart disease specifically in women. He also specializes in managing myocardial ischemia, a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen. Dr. Merz performs angiograms to visualize blood vessels and provides comprehensive cardiac care and stress testing to evaluate heart function. Patients rate him 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 45 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
  • 39 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Pacific Heart Institute

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280WSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.8 
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45 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Taiwanese, Mandarin Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Santa Monica , CATorrance , CAEncino , CAWinter Park , FL
Med School: Harvard Medical School Boston MA Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Harold Merz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO - Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Harold Merz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Harold Merz has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine1986

Residency

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine1984

Internship

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine1982

Medical School

Harvard Medical School Boston MAGraduated in 1981
Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1981

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Dr. Robert Merz's office is located at 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280W, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
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What languages does Dr. Robert Merz speak?
Dr. Robert Merz speaks Spanish and English.
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