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Dr. Fred Merkel, DO

Family Medicine* Age 71
Dr. Fred Merkel, DO
3.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Fred Merkel, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Marion, IN.
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Dr. Fred Merkel, DO

Family Medicine* Age 71
Marion, IN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Fred Merkel, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Marion, IN.

About

Dr. Fred Merkel, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist in Marion, IN and has 39 years experience. They graduated from HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend. At present, Dr. Merkel received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Merkel is board certified in Family Practice/OMT.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Bronchitis
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Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Allergic Rhinitis
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Anemia
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Atherosclerosis
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Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
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Diabetes Type 2
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Heart Disease
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
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Hydrocele
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Influenza (Flu)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
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Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Puncture Aspiration
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Locations

  1. 1 Marion Va Medical Center
    1700 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (765) 674-3321

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May 23, 2019
Very satisfied with Dr. Merkel's exam and follow-up therapy for COPD condition. He has a very efficient staff and they seem to work well together.
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Family Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE
    1985
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  • Family Practice/OMT
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fred Merkel, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkel's profile.

Dr. Fred Merkel, DO is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of South Bend.

Yes, Dr. Fred Merkel, DO holds board certification in Family Practice/OMT.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital of South Bend

    615 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN