Education
Medical school
Dr. Merkle attended University of Alabama School of Medicine and graduated in
1996 (26 years ago). University of Alabama School of Medicine is ranked #32 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Merkle is a solo practitioner.
- Family Medicine
- 26+ years
- Male
- 1720064058
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Merkle is affiliated with the following hospitals.
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
As a family medicine, Dr. Merkle may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Merkle what conditions he treats. Dr. Merkle may treat additional conditions not listed.
- Abdominal pain
- Aging in place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth control counseling
- Breastfeeding and lactation
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Diabetes
Specialties
Dr. Merkle is a family doctor.
Family Medicine
Family medicine is a medical specialty within primary care that provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body. The specialist, who is usually a primary care physician, is named a family physician. It is often referred to as general practice and a practitioner as a general practitioner.