Overview
Douglas Edward Merkel, MD, a specialist in oncology at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive cancer care with a clinical focus on breast cancer. He supports patients across diagnosis and treatment, helping guide their care throughout every stage of their journey.
Dr. Merkel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Breast Cancer in Men.
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Locations
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201
757 Park Ave. West, Kellogg Cancer Center, Highland Park, IL 60035
2180 Pfingsten Rd., Kellogg Cancer Center, Glenview, IL 60026
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Teresa Law, MD, a breast medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for individuals navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. She combines clinical expertise with emotional support to treat the whole person—addressing physical, emotional and medical needs. Influenced by both her early oncology experience and her mother’s cancer diagnosis, Dr. Law is committed to ensuring patients feel informed, supported and well cared for throughout their journey. Dr. Law is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
William Gradishar is an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gradishar has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.
Mercy Health System Corporation
Shahid Shekhani is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Dr. Shekhani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Breast Cancer in Men. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Merkel isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Merkel isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Merkel isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Merkel isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.