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Dr. Richard J Mersch MD

Pediatrician

5/5(28)
855 A Ave Ne Suite 300 Cedar Rapids IA, 52402
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Dr. Richard Mersch is a pediatrician practicing in Cedar Rapids, IA. Dr. Mersch is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Mersch diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Mersch can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1998

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

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Dr. Richard J Mersch MD's Practice location

Practice At 855 A Ave Ne Suite 300

855 A Ave Ne Suite 300 -
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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New patients: 319-368-9300
Fax: 319-368-5682

Practice At 1075 N Center Point Rd

1075 N Center Point Rd -
Hiawatha, IA 52233
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701 10TH STREET SE -
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403
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New patients: 319-861-7900
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Patient Experience with Dr. Mersch


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Dr. Richard J Mersch MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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