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Dr. Mary E. Merkel M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2510 W Dunlap Ave Suite 290 Phoenix AZ, 85021About
Dr. Mary Merkel is a physiatrist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Merkel is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Merkel focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Merkel can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1991
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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