- Dr. Clifford D Merkel, MD
Dr. Clifford D Merkel, MD
Overview
Dr. Clifford D Merkel, MD works in Redlands, California is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1980. Dr. Merkel is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Bear Valley Community Hospital, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital, Saint Bernardine Medical Center, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital and practicing for 43 years
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions
• Agammaglobulinemia, X-Linked, Type 2• Allergy and-or Sensitivity Elimination Reprogramming Technique
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
• Complex Fracture Reconstruction
• Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery
• Complex Pelvic Surgery
• Complex Spinal Instrumentation Procedure
• Deviated Septum
• Dog Allergy
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• Dry Skin
• Dust Mite Allergy
• Ectropion of Eyelid
• Endometrial Ablation
• Enlarged Turbinates
• Esophageal Diverticulum
• Ewing's Sarcoma
• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Food Additives
• Food Additive Allergy
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Food Allergy - Carp
• Food Allergy - Codfish
• Gastric Lymphoma
• Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
• Heavy Metal Detoxification
• Hemofiltration
• Herniated Disc Procedure
• Hyperglycemia
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
• Iatrogenic Pneumothorax
• Infertility Surgery
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Management of Mechanical Ventilator
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Mommy Makeover
• Mood Changes
• Multiple Sclerosis Therapy
• Neurological Injuries
• Open Wound
• Oxycontin Addiction
• Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
• Pelvic Support Problems
• Rheumatic Diseases
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Steppage Gait
• Syndactyly
• Third-Degree Burns
• Ureteral Stones
• Wart Removal
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Procedures
• Achilles Tendinitis• Ankle Arthroscopy
• Ankle Disorders
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Injury
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Back Pain
• Bunion
• Bursitis
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• Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Clavicle Fracture
• Complex Fractures
• Complications of Joint Prosthesis
• De Quervain's Disease
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
• Excision of Tibula or Fibula
• Femur Fracture
• Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
• Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
• Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
• Foot Fracture
• Fracture Care
• Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
• Gout
• Hammer Toe
• Hand Fracture
• Hip Fracture
• Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
• Hip Replacement
• Hip Replacement Revision
• Internal Derangement of Knee
• Joint Drainage
• Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
• Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Knee Dislocation (incl. Meniscal Tear)
• Knee Fracture
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
• Low Back Pain
• Lumbar Spine Fracture
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Nerve Block, Somatic
• Nerve Block, Sympathetic
• Non-Spinal Nerve Blocks
• Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
• Osteoarthritis of Hip
• Osteoarthritis of Knee
• Osteoarthritis of Spine
• Osteopenia
• Osteosarcoma
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Pseudoarthrosis
• Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
• Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Shoulder Fracture Treatment
• Spine Fractures, Traumatic
• Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
• Stress Fracture of Foot
• Systemic Chondromalacia
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Tibula and Fibula Fractures
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 43
State License
- California
Education & Training
Medical School
Loma Linda, CA, United States
Graduated: 1980
Residency Hospitals
Anaheim, CA, USA
Year completed: 1989
Awards
Dr. Merkel Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Arrowhead Orthopaedics, 1901 West Lugonia Avenue 120, Redlands, California (CA), 92374
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Access Plus Savenet
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Basic HMO
- Blue & Gold HMO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Shield of California
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Choice Plus POS
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Community Care Network HMO
- Employer Group HMO
- Enhanced Exclusive for Small Business HMO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net PPO
- Heritage Signature
- Individual and Family PPO
- Local Access Plus HMO
- LocalPlus
- Molina Healthcare
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- Pathway X Guided Access HMO
- Power Select HMO
- Premera Blue Cross
- Priority Select HMO
- Select Plus HMO
- Select PPO
- SmartCare HMO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Vitalidad Plus California Con Aetna
- WholeCare Network HMO
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Affiliated Hospitals
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is a Local Government owned hospital located in Colton, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures.
Bear Valley Community Hospital
Bear Valley Community Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Big Bear Lake, CA.
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a hospital located in San Bernardino, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 3 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 2 of 3 procedures.
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Riverside, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 2 of 8 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 8 procedures.
Redlands Community Hospital
Redlands Community Hospital is a hospital located in Redlands, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are above the state average in 4 of 10 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 3 of 10 procedures.
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside Community Hospital is a Local Government owned hospital located in Riverside, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 13 of 15 procedures.
Saint Bernardine Medical Center
Saint Bernardine Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in San Bernardino, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 14 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 15 procedures.
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital is a District Authority owned hospital located in Banning, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 2 of 2 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 1 of 2 procedures.
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