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Summary
Dr. Venkat Merla specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. He earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College and brings 23 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Merla communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Merla is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, Reid Health, and Antelope Valley Hospital, with practice locations in Lancaster, California. He focuses on managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients. His expertise extends to treating high blood pressure and providing preventive care through vaccinations. Dr. Merla offers flu shots, adult immunizations, and shingles vaccines to help protect his patients' health.
Dr. Merla is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin, Reid Health, and Antelope Valley Hospital, with practice locations in Lancaster, California. He focuses on managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients. His expertise extends to treating high blood pressure and providing preventive care through vaccinations. Dr. Merla offers flu shots, adult immunizations, and shingles vaccines to help protect his patients' health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 23 years of experience
- speaks English
- Guntur Medical College
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla has 2 locationsKaiser Permanente Lancaster Medical Offices
43112 15th St WLancaster, CA 93534 Tel: (661) 726-2279
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 23 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Tamil | ||
| Lancaster , CA | Upland , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Katy , TX |
| Med School: Guntur Medical College | Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York | Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
23 Years Experience
Dr. Venkat Rao Merla 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 Guntur Medical College in 2003.
NPI Number
Dr. Merla's NPI number is 1366719023.
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- What languages does Dr. Venkat Merla speak?
- Dr. Venkat Merla speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Venkat Merla's office located?
- Dr. Venkat Merla's office is located at 43112 15th St W, Lancaster, CA, 93534.
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