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.
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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
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Merkel has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Merkel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
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.