Overview
Amartej Merla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Ridgecrest, California.
Dr. Merla is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1011 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amartej Merla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amartej Merla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amartej Merla by calling their office at 760-499-3640. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amartej Merla a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amartej Merla is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Amartej Merla specialize in?
While Dr. Amartej Merla is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Amartej Merla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amartej Merla has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Amartej Merla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amartej Merla accept my insurance?
Dr. Amartej Merla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-499-3640 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Merla isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Merla isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Merla isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Merla isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Merla isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Colorectal CancerDr. Merla isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Merla isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Merla isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Merla isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.