About Dr. Edward Merker
Edward Merker, MDDr. Edward Merker has been a practicing internist and endocrinologist in New York City for over thirty years. He is a graduate of Harvard College with a cum laude degree in mathematics as well as an MD graduate of New York University School of Medicine. He is uniquely equipped to deal with a wide range of medical conditions including geriatric care as he is one of the few practicing physicians who has achieved board recognition in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Geriatrics.
Practicing in Manhattan, he is a member of the medical staff at Mount Sinai Hospital and Northwell Health at Lenox Hill Hospital. He provides direct clinical care at those institutions as well as being an active member of the teaching staff. He has spent many years while in practice serving as Director of Endocrinology and currently serves as Associate Director of Endocrinology at the Lenox Hill Hospital of Northwell Health. Dr. Merker served an 11 year stint as Chairman of the Bylaws Committee of the American Thyroid Association. He is currently a member of the Ethics Committee of the American Thyroid Association. He continues to be a recognized speaker in Endocrinology and Diabetes. Click here to read more:
Dr. Merker began his career by serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the USPHS, working on American Indian Reservations. During that time he developed the skills to integrate clinical needs with emotional concerns allowing him to treat all patients in a holistic manner. After leaving the USPHS, he returned to New York City as a medical resident at Mount Sinai Hospital and subsequently as an Endocrinology fellow. Dr. Merker’s practice is focused on each individual patient to analyze all factors necessary to create an optimum outcome. This focus on the individual patient emphasizes prevention. The multifaceted office staff assists each individual patient in maneuvering the complicated system of health care. He continues to practice using his talents as both a seasoned clinician and a careful listener. He believes each patient presents with a unique situation deserving a specific tailored approach their healthcare. Dr. Merker is also an expert resource for the transgender community. He is known as a transgender-friendly physician on many transgender associations and organizations. Dr. Merker has developed a staff that has worked with him for many years. They know the patients and are constantly involved with helping them navigate the health care system. The issues and services of diet, stress and physical therapy are all keystones of his practice and his support staff. Dr. Merker is married with two adult children. His wife is a health care consultant, his son is a lawyer and his daughter is a medical social worker. |
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