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Dr. Kevin Burton Merkes M.D.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

4/5(55)
North County Internists 15721 Pomerado Road Poway CA, 92064
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Dr. Kevin Merkes practices Geriatric Medicine in Poway, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Merkes 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

Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2000

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Acne
  • Warts
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis
  • Vascular Disease
  • Strep Throat

Dr. Kevin Burton Merkes M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Kevin Merkes, MD

North County Internists 15721 Pomerado Road -
Poway, CA 92064
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New patients: 858-485-6644

15525 POMERADO RD STE A1 -
POWAY, CA 92064
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New patients: 858-485-6444
Fax: 858-485-0371

North County Internists

15721 Pomerado Road -
Poway, CA 92064
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New patients: 858-485-6644
Fax: 858-485-0371

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Dr. Kevin Burton Merkes M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 55 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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