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Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD

Oncology* Age 65
Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD
4.5 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Evanston, IL.
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Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD

Oncology* Age 65
Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Evanston, IL.

About

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Evanston, IL and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical School.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Glenbrook Hospital. Dr. Merkel has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Male Breast Carcinoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merkel received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Merkel is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Male Breast Carcinoma
Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Bone Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Anemia
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Biopsy of Breast
Liver Biopsy
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Astrocytoma
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Breast Pain
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carcinoid Syndrome
Carcinoma in Situ
Cellulitis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Folliculitis
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gynecologic Cancer
Hair Loss
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hives
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Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Laryngeal Cancer
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Lobular Carcinoma
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Lymphoma
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Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
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Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mastodynia
Mediastinal Tumors
Medulloblastoma
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Multiple Myeloma
Muscle Cramping
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neurogenic Bladder
Neutropenia
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nodular Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Oral Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Cancer
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peritoneal Cancer
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pineal Region Tumors
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Reticulosarcoma
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Sarcoidosis
Schwannoma
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Malignancies
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Tumor
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Oral Cancer Screening
Plasmapheresis
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  2. 2 Northshore Glenbrook Hospital
    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
  3. 3 Highland Park Primary Care
    757 Park Ave W Ste 1810, Highland Park, IL 60035
  4. 4 Northshore Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Glenbrook Ambulatory Care Center (acc)
    2180 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL 60026

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Oct 08, 2019
Dr. Merkel treated my cancer over almost 30 years ago. Since that time I have seen both of our children graduate from high school and college, I’ve danced at my daughter’s wedding and experienced the joy of holding two grandchildren in my arms. Dr. Merkel is highly intelligent, experienced, trustworthy and exudes kindness.
Kathy Coffman in Barrington , IL — Oct 08, 2019
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Biography
  • Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is an oncology specialist in Evanston, IL and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1981. He specializes in Oncology.
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Specialties*
Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital|Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical School
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical School
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex Health Science Center
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkel's profile.

Dr. Merkel frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Breast Lump and Male Breast Carcinoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD is affiliated with Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Highland Park Hospital and Glenbrook Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Merkel, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Skokie Hospital

    9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL

  • Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL

  • Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL