Overview
Jay Merker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York.
Dr. Merker is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastritis.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
192 E Shore Rd, Great Neck, NY 11023
1575 Hillside Ave Ste 301, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jay Merker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jay Merker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jay Merker by calling their office at 516-487-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jay Merker a top-rated expert for Tenesmus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jay Merker is classified as an Advanced expert for Tenesmus, 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. Jay Merker specialize in?
While Dr. Jay Merker is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Jay Merker accept my insurance?
Dr. Jay Merker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-487-4500 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
- Advanced
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HemorrhoidsDr. Merker isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- TenesmusDr. Merker isAdvanced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Merker isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Merker isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Merker isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Merker isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Merker isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Merker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
