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Dr. Clifford Dara Merkel, MD

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Arrowhead Orthopaedics Redlands 1901 W Lugonia Ave Ste 120, Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 557-1650

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Merkel graduated with his M.D. degree from Loma Linda University. He completed his residency at White Memorial Medical Center, Martin Luther King Medical Center, (which included training at the Kerlan-Job Orthopaedic Clinic), Loma Linda University, Shrinerâ€™s Hospital for the Crippled Children and Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center. After completing a Fellowship in Orthpaedic Trauma at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center he joined the group that is now known as Arrowhead Orthopaedics. Dr. Merkel continues to be involved in the treatment of trauma patients in addition to his usual orthopaedic practice. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the residency program at Loma Linda University and also practices at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Areas of specialty include management of limb deformities, problem fractures, foot and ankle injuries and osteoporosis treatment and prevention. Dr. Merkel spent many of his formative years living in South America, where his parents worked as missionaries, it was there that he learned to speak fluent Spanish. He and his wife Janice have 4 children, and live in Redlands. His interests include, spending time with his children, camping trips to the local desert and Mexico to drive his sand rail, ATV riding, scuba diving, and computers.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Arrowhead Orthopaedics
1901 W Lugonia Ave Ste 120, Redlands, CA 92374
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Osteomyelitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Plantar Fasciitis
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Rheumatoid Arthritis

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Inland Empire Health Plan
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Molina Healthcare
Blue Shield of California

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99