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Dr. Richard Merkler, MD

Pediatrics* Age 75
Dr. Richard Merkler, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Merkler, MD

Pediatrics* Age 75
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Richard Merkler, MD works in New York, NY as a Pediatrician and has 49 years experience.

They are board certified in Pediatrics and graduated from New York University in 1975. At present, Dr. Merkler has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals, Mount Sinai Morningside and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Merkler also speaks French. Dr. Merkler practices at Practice in New York, NY.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    315 W 57th St Ste 301, New York, NY 10019
  2. 2 West Side Hematology & Oncology PC.
    30 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023

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Dec 17, 2015
Dr. Merkler is a wonderful doctor and a terrific person. He takes time to listen to parental concerns. He is extremely supportive and attentive. My son (who is now 30) loved going to the doctor! I had absolute confidence in his ability as a doctor. Dr. Merkler has special qualitties-focus combined with caring and amazing communication ability. He is everything a doctor should be!!!
— Dec 17, 2015
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Languages Spoken
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  • New York University
    1975
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  • Pediatrics
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Dr. Richard Merkler, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

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

Dr. Merkler accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Merkler accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Merkler speaks French. See Dr. Merkler's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Merkler has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Merkler is board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Merkler has been practicing as a Pediatrician for 49 years.

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