Overview
Kevin Merkley is an Ophthalmologist in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Merkley is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
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. Kevin Merkley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kevin Merkley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kevin Merkley by calling their office at 409-747-5800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kevin Merkley a top-rated expert for Sjogren Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin Merkley is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sjogren Syndrome, 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. Kevin Merkley specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin Merkley is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Kevin Merkley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Merkley has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sjogren Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kevin Merkley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kevin Merkley accept my insurance?
Dr. Kevin Merkley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-747-5800 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
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Merkley isDistinguished. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Hereditary KeratitisDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Keratitis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AstigmatismDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.