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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Ira Merkel, MD
3.1 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Somerset, NJ
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 
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Overview

Dr. Ira Merkel, MD works in Somerset, NJ as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 40 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Merkel completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Merkel has has worked on more claims relating to Familial Adenomatous Polyposis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Merkel has received an average rating of 3.1 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. They are affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Merkel also speaks Spanish. Dr. Merkel practices at Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey in Somerset, NJ and has additional offices in East Brunswick, NJ.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
    33 Clyde Rd Ste 105-106, Somerset, NJ 08873
  2. 2 Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
    810 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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3.1
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Mar 12, 2022
I've been a patient of Dr Merkel for 15 years. He's simply the best!
Tom M — Mar 12, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1988
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Pittsburgh Presby Hospital
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Merkel accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Merkel's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Merkel accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Merkel accepts here.

Dr. Merkel frequently sees patients for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

Yes, Dr. Merkel speaks Spanish. See Dr. Merkel's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Merkel has a star rating of 3.1/5 and has been reviewed 25 times.

Dr. Merkel has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 40 years.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Peter's University Hospital
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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