Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Akil Merchant

Oncology
Cedars-Sinai Blood & Marrow Transplant
127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
Cedars-Sinai Blood & Marrow Transplant
127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Akil Merchant is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Merchant is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Hospital Affiliations

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cedars-Sinai Blood & Marrow Transplant
127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Other Locations
Samuel Oschin Cancer Center
127 S San Vicente Blvd # 7, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akil Merchant

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akil Merchant?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Akil Merchant by calling their office at 310-423-1160. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Akil Merchant a top-rated expert for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akil Merchant is classified as an Advanced expert for Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Akil Merchant specialize in?

While Dr. Akil Merchant is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Leukemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Akil Merchant participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akil Merchant has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). You can view a list of Dr. Akil Merchant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Akil Merchant accept my insurance?

Dr. Akil Merchant accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-1160 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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