Robert Merz, MD
Cardiology
About Robert Merz, MD
Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, Robert H. Merz, MD, is a graduate of Vassar College in New York and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his internship and residency in echocardiography at the UCSF School of Medicine in San Francisco, followed by a clinical cardiology fellowship at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with an additional Nuclear Cardiology training year.
Dr. Merz has been at the Pacific Heart Institute since 1989 while also remaining active in outpatient and inpatient echocardiography, including transesophageal studies. His non-invasive imaging experience is of particular value in the evaluation and management of cardiomyopathies, valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease. The triathlete and swimming communities consult with him from time-to-time regarding identifying the “athletic heart” and assessing cardiovascular risk through athlete screening.
Dr. Merz is an avid swimmer and boater, and he has been a member of the Southern California Aquatic Master’s Program for nearly 20 years. He and his wife, C. Noel Bairey-Merz, MD, a prominent researcher of cardiovascular disease in women, have three charming young adult daughters.
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Excellent doctor very knowledgeable, caring and dedicated to his patients, I wish he could be my primary care physician!! He advise me about my all health in general wonderful doctor
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Providence PatientHe was very kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientGreat visit. Dr. Merz is an excellent listener and effective doctor.
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Providence PatientNo problems. Dr. Merz is a kind, knowledgeable and articulate provider. I feel confident that his care is providing me with the best care I can receive at St. John's.
Providence PatientOffice visit with Dr Metz went very well .
Providence PatientPhysician goes the extra mile. Support staff only moderately helpful.
Providence PatientExcellent service, sensitive to the special needs of my situation
Providence PatientVery knowledgeable and very kindly doctor always helpful
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