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 DICER1 Syndrome. 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.
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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
Allison DePersia, MD, a medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in inherited cancer syndromes with a focus on cancer risk assessment, screening and prevention. She supports individuals with increased cancer risk by reviewing family history, genetic testing and other key factors to build personalized screening plans. Dr. DePersia integrates evolving research and innovative screening methods, including emerging blood-based technologies, to help identify cancer earlier when it is more treatable. Her clinical approach emphasizes proactive care grounded in evidence-based practice. Dr. Depersia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, DICER1 Syndrome, and Breast Cancer.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Mary Jenkins Vogel, MD, a gynecologic oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides advanced cancer care for women using innovative treatments tailored to each patient’s condition. She specializes in personalized medicine, using molecular profiling and the latest research to improve outcomes in endometrial and ovarian cancer. Dr. Jenkins Vogel values collaboration, ensuring patients are supported and involved in every step of their care journey. Dr. Vogel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Elena Susana Moore, MD, a gynecologic oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides expert care for patients with cancers of the female reproductive system. She treats conditions such as cervical, endometrial and ovarian cancer, and performs procedures including hysterectomy, cancer staging and chemotherapy. Dr. Moore works with multidisciplinary teams to guide patients through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Vulvar Cancer, and Oophorectomy.
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.