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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD

Hematology* Age 58
Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD
4.4 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Ames, IA.
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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD

Hematology* Age 58
Ames, IA
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32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Ames, IA.

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Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Ames, IA and has 32 years experience. They graduated from University OF IA ROY J & L CARVER COM in 1992 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Greene County Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Story County Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital. Dr. Merchant has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer and Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merchant received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Merchant is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemophilia
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Hypogammaglobulinemia
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sezary's Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
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Urethra Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
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Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Erythropoietin Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Hy-vee Drugstore Clinic Pharmacy (7007)
    1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 239-4401
  2. 2 Mcfarland Clinic PC
    312 E Main St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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  3. 3 Boone County Hospital Swing Bed
    1015 Union St, Boone, IA 50036
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 433-8300
  4. 4 Mary Greeley Medical Center
    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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Mar 30, 2018
I was referred to Dr Merchant when my primary care doctor found cancer that another medical clinic said I was cured. If I didn’t of moved to Ames who knows what might of happened. I got to see CT showing where my Cancer metastatic into my lungs. It has been a long haul but Dr Merchant made it possible to be in remission 8 months now.
Roxan Main in Ames, IA — Mar 30, 2018
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University OF IA ROY J & L CARVER COM
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1996
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merchant's profile.

Dr. Merchant frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer and Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center, Baptist Hospital, Boone County Hospital, Greene County Medical Center, St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Story County Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mary Greeley Medical Center

    1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA

  • Baptist Hospital

    1000 W Moreno St, Pensacola, FL

  • Boone County Hospital

    1015 Union St, Boone, IA

  • Greene County Medical Center

    1000 W Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA

  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital

    311 S Clark St, Carroll, IA

  • Story County Medical Center

    640 S 19th St, Nevada, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital

    55 Unitypoint Way, Marshalltown, IA