Dr. Kurt Philip Merkelz M.D.?
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Dr. Kurt Philip Merkelz M.D., Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist
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Dr. Kurt Philip Merkelz M.D.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

5/5(3)
8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E 101 Houston TX, 77075
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5/5

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Dr. Kurt Merkelz practices Geriatric Medicine in Houston, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Merkelz 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

University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1994

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 23 years of experience

Dr. Kurt Philip Merkelz M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E 101

8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E 101 -
Houston, TX 77075
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New patients: 281-554-2200, 713-343-2301
Fax: 281-554-4331

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Patient Experience with Dr. Merkelz


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Dr. Kurt Philip Merkelz M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician 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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BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTERl

4000 SPENCER HWY PASADENA TX 77504

Head west on Hall Road 1252 ft
Turn right onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 878 ft
Take the ramp on the left 360 ft
Merge right onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 2719 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2262 ft
Merge left onto South Sam Houston Tollway East (SHT) 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway South (BW 8) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Genoa-Red Bluff Road 1.4 mi
Make a sharp left onto Genoa Red Bluff Road 3703 ft
Turn right onto Burke Road 2.1 mi
Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue 379 ft
Turn left onto Fairview Street 747 ft
Continue right onto Brookhaven Avenue 405 ft
Turn right onto Bayshore Avenue 164 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

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SURGERY SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF AMERICA SE HOUSTONl

4301 B VISTA PASADENA TX 77504

Head west on Hall Road 1252 ft
Turn right onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 878 ft
Take the ramp on the left 360 ft
Merge right onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 2719 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2262 ft
Merge left onto South Sam Houston Tollway East (SHT) 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway South (BW 8) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Genoa-Red Bluff Road 1.6 mi
Turn left onto Preston Road 1.9 mi
Turn left onto Vista Road 1772 ft
Turn right 116 ft
Turn left 59 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTERl

4600 EAST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH PASADENA TX 77505

Head west on Hall Road 1252 ft
Turn right onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 878 ft
Take the ramp on the left 360 ft
Merge right onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 2719 ft
Take the ramp on the left 2262 ft
Merge left onto South Sam Houston Tollway East (SHT) 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto South Sam Houston Parkway East (BW 8) 1.4 mi
Continue straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway South (BW 8) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Genoa-Red Bluff Road 2.2 mi
Turn left onto Crenshaw Road 595 ft
Turn right 376 ft
Turn left 108 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

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