Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow

Neurosurgery
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
Walnut Creek, CA 
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
6
conditions
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, 
Walnut Creek, CA 

Overview

Maxwell Merkow is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Merkow is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Contra Costa Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow by calling their office at 925-939-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow is classified as an Advanced expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Maxwell B. Merkow specialize in?

While Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow accept my insurance?

Dr. Maxwell B. Merkow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Contra Costa Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-939-3000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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