Overview
Scott Merkley is a Gastroenterologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Merkley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, and Swallowing Difficulty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1221 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Merkley has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Scott Merkley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Merkley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Merkley by calling their office at 859-258-4362. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Merkley a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Merkley is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Scott Merkley specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Merkley is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Gastritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Scott Merkley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott Merkley has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Scott Merkley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott Merkley accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Merkley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-258-4362 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
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- GastritisDr. Merkley isAdvanced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- CirrhosisDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Merkley isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.