Dr. Ira Merkel, MD
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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Merkel has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
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- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Merkel specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merkel
3.1
| 5 Star | 48% | 48% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 40% | 40% |
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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Somerset, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Merkel has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine...read moreGastroenterology
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University Pittsburgh Presby Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1992Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1988Autonomous University Of Guadalajara School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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