Douglas Merkel
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Douglas Merkel

Oncology
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
Evanston, IL 
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Expertise in
11
conditions
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
Evanston, IL 

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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Merkel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern Feinberg School Of Medicine, 1981

Residency

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1984

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Texas Health Science Ctr San Antonio, Hematology/Oncology, 1988

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Celtic
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
757 Park Ave. West, Kellogg Cancer Center, Highland Park, IL 60035
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2180 Pfingsten Rd., Kellogg Cancer Center, Glenview, IL 60026

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Merkel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Merkel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Merkel by calling their office at 847-570-2112. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Douglas Merkel a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Merkel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Douglas Merkel specialize in?

While Dr. Douglas Merkel is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Douglas Merkel accept my insurance?

Dr. Douglas Merkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-570-2112 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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