Craig A. Merrill
Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Craig A. Merrill

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Pacific Eye Surgeons
816 E Enos Dr, Ste A, 
Santa Maria, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
CommonSpirit Health
Pacific Eye Surgeons
816 E Enos Dr, Ste A, 
Santa Maria, CA 
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Overview

Striving to distinguish our practice through patient commitment and our community. I pride myself in delivering the highest level of care combined with the same level of outstanding service that has grown our practice.

Dr. Merrill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
Medical University Of South Carolina
Residency
University of Utah Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Pacific Eye Surgeons
816 E Enos Dr, Ste A, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Call: 805-346-1717
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