Dr. Jasminka Merkin M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1555 N Astor St Chicago IL, 60610About
Dr. Jasminka Merkin is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Merkin specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Merkin can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Merkin can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Zagrebu / Medical College 1967
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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