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Dr. Lester Mertz, MD

Rheumatology* Age 68
Dr. Lester Mertz, MD
3.4 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Lester Mertz, MD

Rheumatology* Age 68
Scottsdale, AZ
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lester Mertz, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Dr. Lester Mertz, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Scottsdale, AZ and has 43 years experience. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1981 and completed a residency at Medical College Wisc Affil Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital and Yavapai Regional Medical Center. Dr. Mertz has experience treating conditions like Polymyositis, Granulomatosis and Dermatomyositis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mertz received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mertz is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Polymyositis
Granulomatosis
Dermatomyositis
Polymyositis
Granulomatosis
Dermatomyositis
Polymyositis
Granulomatosis
Dermatomyositis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Fever
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Gout
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Behçet's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Fibromyalgia
Goodpasture's Disease
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hip Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Mayo Clinic Building Scottsdale
    13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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  2. 2 Mayo Clinic Hospital
    5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054
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3.4
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Jan 15, 2021
Exceptional provider for AutoImmune disease. Dr Mertz is experienced and personable, well worth your time and energy. Dr Mertz saved my life.
April Goddard — Jan 15, 2021
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College Wisc Affil Hospital
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Grad School of Medicine
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Mertz frequently treats the following conditions: Polymyositis, Granulomatosis and Dermatomyositis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lester Mertz, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital and Yavapai Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lester Mertz, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital

    5777 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ

  • Yavapai Regional Medical Center

    1003 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ