Dr. Ivan Merkelj MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5200 Ne 2nd Ave Miami FL, 33137About
Dr. Ivan Merkelj practices Geriatric Medicine in Miami, FL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Merkelj works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
National University Federico Villarreal / Academic Program of Human 1986
Academic Program of Human Medicine, Mayor De San Marcos National University 1986
Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal Facultad de Medicina 'HipÛlito Unanue' 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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