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Dr. Alan Merin, MD

Nephrology* Age 73
Dr. Alan Merin, MD
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Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Alan Merin, MD
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Dr. Alan Merin, MD

Nephrology* Age 73
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 48 years experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1976 and completed a residency at University Hosps Case West Res University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Heart Hospital and Baptist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Merin received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Merin also speaks Spanish. Dr. Merin is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Choice
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    903 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
  2. 2 Office
    8042 Wurzbach Rd Ste 615, San Antonio, TX 78229
  3. 3 Lockehill Kidney Disease Clinic
    10134 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240
  4. 4 Sammy Vick MD PA
    8038 Wurzbach Rd Ste 430, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Apr 15, 2021
He saved my mom’s life! He currently treats my husband. The staff is friendly. I cannot thank Dr. Merin enough for all the special care and medical judgment to my family!
Ivonne Diaz — Apr 15, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a nephrology specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1976. He specializes in Nephrology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Hosps-Case West Res University|University Hosps Case West Res University
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hosps Case West Res University
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Southwestern
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Merin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merin's profile.

Dr. Alan Merin, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Heart Hospital and Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Merin, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Heart Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX